Hello! 👋

I'm Usama Tariq

Senior Software Engineer | Full-Stack (React, Node.js, AWS, TypeScript)

About Me

I'm a Senior Software Engineer passionate about building systems that scale and teams that move fast. My expertise lies in React, Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS, and I thrive on turning complex requirements into clean, maintainable, and performant solutions.

Over the past 6 years, I’ve helped global startups and SaaS companies enhance product reliability, automate cloud infrastructure, and deliver frictionless user experiences. My goal is always to balance technical depth with real business impact.

  • ⚙️ Full Stack Development: React, Node.js, TypeScript
  • ☁️ Cloud & Automation: AWS Lambda, Docker, CI/CD, CloudFormation
  • 🧠 Focus Areas: Performance, Clean Architecture, AI Integration

Skills

Languages

JavaScriptTypeScriptPython

Front-End

React.JSReact NativeReduxHandlebars.JSHTML5CSSStorybook.JSTailwindCSSMaterialUI

Back-End

Node.jsREST/RESTful API'sPythonScrapyExpressPostmanJSON

Infrastructure & DevOps

DockerAWS LambdaLambda@EdgeCloudFormationCognitoCI/CDGitHub Actions

Data & Tools

Git/GithubnpmVS CodeSQLPower BITableauRedisLinuxA/B Testing

Experience

Senior Software Engineer

Brandilyst

Jul 2024 - Present
  • Developing AI-driven web platforms using React, Node.js, and Python, improving product performance and user experience.
  • Architecting and integrating RESTful APIs to enable seamless data exchange between frontend, backend, and AI services.
  • Deploying and optimizing cloud infrastructure on AWS, enhancing system scalability and reliability.
  • Implementing TypeScript-based solutions to strengthen code quality, reduce bugs, and streamline feature delivery.

Senior Software Engineer

Penny Canny

Dec 2022 - Jun 2024
  • Spearheaded the development of user-facing features using React and Node.js, increasing user engagement by 20%.
  • Automated CI/CD workflows via GitHub Actions and Docker, reducing deployment time by 25% per sprint.
  • Migrated backend architecture from AWS Lambda to Lambda@Edge, reducing latency and improving scalability.
  • Engineered a TypeScript-based API routing framework with SWC and integrated role-based access control.
  • Integrated OpenAI to auto-fill a complex 50-field form, reducing completion time by 70% and improving onboarding experience.

Software Engineer

Cogent Labs

Dec 2021 - Nov 2022
  • Developed scalable front-end interfaces for Talent4gig using React, Redux, and SASS, cutting load time by 30%.
  • Integrated Stripe payments for Blabble, enhancing secure transaction workflows and reducing downtime.
  • Built and deployed cross-platform features in Thoughtful Post using React Native and Docker.
  • Led web scraping and analytics module development using Python and Scrapy for HR decision-making tools.
  • Gathered client requirements and customized full-stack solutions across 3 SaaS platforms.

Software Engineer

GoFig Solutions

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
  • Conducted statistical analysis and visualized retail and census data (700K+ records) using Python, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau.
  • Built live dashboards and KPI reports, reducing monthly reporting time by 40%.
  • Led A/B and hypothesis testing, improving customer feature adoption by 15%.

Education

BS Software Engineering

University of The Punjab, Faculty of Software Engineering

2014 - 2018
  • Software Engineering from PU-CIT, a unique blend of rigorous Computer Science and Information Technology skills along with thorough core engineering concepts, makes you capable enough to design comprehensive and efficient solutions to complex real-world problems.

FAQ

Quick answers to common questions about my expertise and availability.

Who is Usama Tariq?

Usama Tariq is a Senior Software Engineer with over 6 years of experience specializing in React, Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS. He has a track record of building scalable web applications and optimizing cloud infrastructure for global startups.

What are Usama Tariq's core technical skills?

Usama possesses deep expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Node.js, AWS (Lambda, CloudFormation), and DevOps (CI/CD, Docker). He is also proficient in web scraping with Python and Scrapy.

What are some of Usama Tariq's key achievements?

Significant achievements include increasing user engagement by 20% at Penny Canny, reducing deployment times by 25%, and automating complex form completion by 70% using AI integration.

Is Usama Tariq available for remote work?

Yes, Usama is open to remote full-time positions and contract opportunities worldwide, bringing senior-level expertise to distributed teams.

Thinking about your next product milestone?

I work with product teams on high-stakes execution—scaling systems, clarifying architecture, and shipping features that need to work the first time.

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