Sharjil Yousaf

Lead Software Engineer

Developers Studio • Vollzeit

Jun 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 2 mos

As a Lead Software Engineer at Developers Studio, I led cross functional engineering teams responsible for delivering AI, fintech, blockchain, and enterprise software solutions from initial discovery through production deployment. I owned technical strategy, solution architecture, sprint planning, resource allocation, technical decision making, and end-to-end project delivery. I worked closely with clients and stakeholders to understand business requirements, define technical scope, develop project roadmaps, establish budgets and timelines, and plan engineering resources. I designed scalable cloud-native architectures, backend systems, REST APIs, database solutions, and third-party integrations for high availability applications supporting thousands of users. I also drove engineering practices across architecture, security, testing, CI/CD, deployment, code quality, and continuous process improvement. As a technical leader, I conducted architecture and code reviews, mentored engineers, promoted Agile/Scrum practices, improved development standards, and helped ensure predictable releases and high client satisfaction. My hands-on work included architecting AI powered applications using RAG, LLMs, vector databases, and intelligent automation, as well as fintech and blockchain platforms including cryptocurrency payment gateways and digital wallets. I consistently balanced technical complexity, project scope, quality, timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations to deliver scalable, reliable, and business-focused software solutions.

Web Developers

Viral Webbs • Vollzeit

May 2020 - Jun 2021 • 1 yr 1 mo

As a Web Developer at ViralWebbs, I was responsible for backend development, application modernization, database design, API integrations, and maintaining the company’s product portfolio. I led the backend migration of a legacy publication management platform from Core PHP, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap to a modern Laravel and Vue.js stack. The platform supported the complete author lifecycle, proofreading, publication workflows, sales tracking, and royalty management. I designed and optimized database schemas with a focus on scalability, data integrity, and query performance. I also maintained and enhanced multiple Core PHP and Laravel applications, delivering new features while ensuring performance, stability, and reliability. In addition, I integrated third-party APIs to extend product functionality and introduce new services for end users. I contributed to the organization-wide rollout of the modernized platform and conducted user onboarding workshops to support adoption and minimize transition challenges.

Full-stack Web Developer

Alberuni Tech • Vollzeit

Sep 2019 - May 2020 • 8 mos

As a Full-Stack Web Developer at Al-Beruni Tech, I led a cross-functional web development team of 5 developers and 2 interns, overseeing project execution, code quality, team collaboration, and development standards. I coordinated development activities to ensure projects were delivered efficiently while maintaining technical quality and meeting project requirements. Alongside my leadership responsibilities, I designed and implemented responsive front-end interfaces with a strong focus on usability, performance, and clean user experiences. I worked across frontend and backend development, contributed to web application architecture and implementation, and supported the team in solving technical challenges. I conducted code reviews, guided developers and interns, promoted effective development practices, and ensured smooth collaboration across the team. This role strengthened my experience in team leadership, project execution, full-stack development, technical mentoring, and delivering high-quality web applications.