Usama Ahmad

Senior Software Developer

Sire Printing • Temps plein

Aug 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 2 mos

### Senior Software Developer — Sire Printing Worked as a **Senior Software Developer at Sire Printing**, responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining complex web applications and business solutions. Managed the complete software development lifecycle, from requirement analysis and system architecture to development, testing, deployment, hosting, optimization, and ongoing maintenance. Key responsibilities included: • Developed scalable and high-performance applications using **MERN Stack, Next.js, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and WordPress**. • Built complex frontend interfaces, dashboards, admin panels, authentication systems, dynamic pages, reusable components, and responsive user experiences. • Developed backend systems and **REST APIs**, implemented business logic, database architecture, authentication, authorization, and third-party API integrations. • Worked extensively with **Next.js** for modern, SEO-friendly and performance-optimized applications. • Developed and customized **WordPress websites**, themes, plugins, integrations, and advanced functionality. • Managed complete **production deployment and hosting**, including server configuration, domain and DNS management, SSL certificates, environment variables, application deployment, and production troubleshooting. • Handled **DevOps and deployment workflows**, Git/version control, backups, server maintenance, updates, monitoring, and release management. • Managed databases and optimized queries, APIs, application performance, page speed, caching, and overall system efficiency. • Integrated third-party services, APIs, payment systems, email services, and other business tools. • Diagnosed and resolved complex **frontend, backend, database, hosting, server, and deployment issues**. • Implemented **SEO, security, performance, responsive design, and scalability best practices**. • Maintained and upgraded existing applications, fixed bugs.

Web Developer

Army Museum Lahore • Temps plein

Aug 2023 - Jun 2024 • 10 mos

### Web Developer — Army Museum Lahore Worked as a Web Developer at **Army Museum Lahore**, responsible for managing, maintaining, updating, and improving the organization's official website. Handled day-to-day website operations, technical maintenance, content updates, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and implementation of new features. My responsibilities included: • Developing and maintaining modern, responsive websites using **MERN Stack, Next.js, React.js, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and WordPress**. • Managing complete website updates, including **new pages, content, images, banners, events, announcements, layouts, and design changes**. • Developing high-performance and scalable web applications using **Next.js, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB**. • Creating, customizing, and maintaining **WordPress websites**, themes, plugins, pages, and website functionality. • Performing regular **website maintenance, bug fixing, troubleshooting, security updates, and technical improvements**. • Optimizing websites for **speed, performance, responsiveness, user experience, and SEO**. • Ensuring websites are fully responsive and work properly across **desktop, tablet, and mobile devices**. • Working with **REST APIs, databases, frontend and backend development** for dynamic web applications. • Managing website content and ensuring information was accurately presented and regularly updated. • Identifying technical issues and implementing reliable solutions to maintain website stability and functionality. • Applying modern **web development standards, responsive design principles, SEO best practices, and performance optimization techniques**. ### Core Skills & Technologies **MERN Stack | Next.js | React.js | Node.js | Express.js | MongoDB | JavaScript | HTML5 | CSS3 | WordPress | REST APIs | Full Stack Development | Frontend Development | Backend Development | Website Maintenance | Website Management | SEO | Performance Optimization