hassan cheema

Senior Laravel Backend Engineer | PHP, REST APIs, MySQL, Redis & Queues | Built High-Traffic Systems Used by Millions | Open to Remote Roles

I build backend systems that stay reliable when traffic, data, and business complexity increase. I’m a Senior Laravel Backend Engineer with 8+ years of experience designing, scaling, and maintaining government and SaaS platforms used by millions of users. My focus is solving production problems such as slow queries, overloaded APIs, unreliable background jobs, costly third-party integrations, and codebases that become difficult to maintain as products grow. At Punjab IT Board, I have helped build and support high-traffic public-sector systems where performance, security, and availability are critical. I have led backend architecture decisions, designed efficient database structures, optimized APIs and SQL queries, and mentored developers through code reviews and technical guidance. On the AZAG project, I worked on NADRA and PMD integrations using APIs and webhooks to verify applicant identity and contact details. Because each verification request had a cost, I helped design caching and validation flows that reduced unnecessary paid calls while keeping the process reliable. In a Laravel SaaS environment, I optimized MySQL queries and indexing, reducing response times by up to 40% across critical workflows. I also implemented Redis caching, Laravel Queues, asynchronous processing, GitHub Actions CI/CD, and PHPUnit tests to improve performance and make releases safer. My core skills include Laravel, PHP 8, REST APIs, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, queues, backend architecture, distributed systems, Docker, Linux, Nginx, CI/CD, PHPUnit, secure coding, and performance optimization. I also use AI-assisted development tools for debugging, optimization, and faster delivery, but every output is reviewed, tested, and aligned with the system architecture. My goal is to grow into a Laravel Architect, Technical Lead, or senior engineering role where I can scale products, improve engineering standards, mentor developers, and build reliable systems that deliver measurable business value. Open to remote opportunities in Senior Laravel Backend Engineering, PHP Backend Development, API Architecture, and Technical Leadership.