Hi, I'm Hunzla Hussain.
I've spent the last 5+ years building backend systems and APIs that actually hold up under real traffic, using Node.js, NestJS, React, Next.js, and PostgreSQL. I care about clean architecture as much as shipping fast, so if you need someone who can own a project end to end, let's talk.
I'm a Senior Software Engineer who turns complex problems into fast, reliable products. Over the past 5+ years, I've built scalable backend systems, clean APIs, and polished interfaces using Node.js, NestJS, React, Next.js, and PostgreSQL, with a focus on performance, maintainability, and shipping things that actually hold up in production.
I've led backend architecture for enterprise HRM platforms, high-traffic marketplace systems, and full SaaS products, designing microservices, optimizing databases, and mentoring engineers along the way. Whether it's a real-time feature, a REST API, or a complete platform rebuild, I care about getting the details right and delivering results that are measurable, not just deployed.
Education & Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Elevex
Leading backend architecture for a product used by thousands of concurrent users. Building resilient Node.js and React systems, reliable REST APIs, real-time features with WebSockets, and keeping the database fast as the platform scales.
Software Engineer
HisabKarLay · Lahore, Pakistan
Modernized a revenue-critical marketplace platform, rebuilding legacy code into clean, maintainable architecture, adding Redis-backed caching for faster response times, and strengthening authentication to keep user data secure.
Associate Software Engineer
AbramSoft (Pvt) Ltd · Lahore, Pakistan
Built full-stack features for multiple client applications, from responsive React interfaces to well-tested Node.js APIs, while sharpening my eye for performance and SEO-friendly architecture with Next.js.
Bachelor's Degree
University of the Central Punjab (UCP) · Lahore, Pakistan
I deliver scalable engineering solutions that bring your product to life.
Full-Stack Web Apps
Node.js, NestJS, Express.js, React.js, and Next.js applications built with clean, modular architecture and well-designed REST APIs.
Database & Performance
PostgreSQL schema design, query optimization, and Redis caching, plus background job pipelines that keep high-throughput systems fast under load.
DevOps & Testing
Docker, AWS, and GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines, backed by unit and integration testing so every release ships with confidence.
See My Latest Projects
A selection of backend and full-stack projects across SaaS, business, and enterprise platforms.
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Node.js, Next.js, REST APIs, PostgreSQL
Elevex Ledger
Node.js, PostgreSQL, REST APIs
OrderKarlay
React.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL
HRM
NestJS, PostgreSQL, RBAC
American Heart Association
React.js, REST APIs
Let's build something amazing together.
Have a backend, API, or full-stack project in mind? Or just want to say hi? My inbox is always open, and I typically reply within 24 hours.
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Whether you need a Senior Node.js engineer for a short-term project or a long-term backend hire, let's talk about your goals and how I can help. No pressure, just a straightforward conversation.
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