Mirza Musharaf Baig

Senior Python Developer | Django | Flask | FastAPI | Fintech

Lahore, Pakistan

Summary

With over 7 years of experience as a Senior Python Developer, I specialize in crafting scalable, high-performance software solutions that drive business success. My expertise spans across developing robust Backend systems, ensuring optimal performance, and integrating advanced cloud-based architectures.

Core Competencies:

Languages & Frameworks:
- Proficient in Python, Django, Flask, and Django Rest API

Databases:
- Experienced in MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB, and DynamoDB

Cloud & DevOps:
- Skilled in AWS services, Elasticsearch, Lambda, Rekognition API, and Docker

System Design:
- Strong foundation in system architecture, REST APIs, and Linux, ensuring the development of scalable, maintainable, and secure systems.

Feel free to connect with me here or reach out at musharaf715@gmail.com for any collaboration opportunities.

Languages:

English

Experience

PostPay (Fintech), Dubai - Remote

Backend Developer (November 2022 - Present)

Postpay Official

• Understand existing features and improve code for optimization, ensuring maximum efficiency and maintaining consistency.

• Improved and maintained payment gateways, including Mastercard and Checkout.com, for secure and efficient processing.

• Managed and optimized databases, ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and high security.

• Fixed production bugs and implemented new features using Python/Django.

• Developed and maintained real-time transaction processing systems capable of handling high-volume financial data.

• Resolved customer-related support issues.

• Wrote clean, self-documenting code following best practices and design patterns with unit tests.

Achievements:

• Optimized payment gateway request/response time, reducing it by over 13 seconds, enhancing user experience.

• Resolved reconciliation discrepancies, saving over $150,000 for the business while reducing customer support issues.

 

The Entertainer (Entertainment & Leisure), Dubai - Remote

Senior Software Engineer (September 2020 - November 2022)

The Entertainer

• Worked in the core Python development team to provide APIs for web and mobile applications.

• Managed MySQL, Postgres, DynamoDB, AWS Rekognition, Lambda, Azure DevOps, Azure KQL, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, REST APIs, and Linux.

• Led the development of a product serving over 8 million customers, ensuring high performance and scalability.

• Implemented Docker for containerization and deployment.

• Used ElasticSearch for fast search in web and mobile applications.

• Refactored and optimized high-traffic APIs, improving performance by 60%.

• Developed a dynamic subscription model, shifting from a yearly-only plan to flexible subscription options.

• Ensured secure data transmission with encryption/decryption algorithms.

Achievements:

• 2x Employee of the Month for optimizing core modules and implementing the dynamic subscription model.

 

Fiverivers Technologies, Lahore - Onsite

Software Engineer (June 2018 - September 2020)

• Developed applications tracking the performance of basketball players using standardized assessments.

• Backend development using Django REST Framework (RESTful + custom algorithms).

• Developed Web Panels and Frontend features using AngularJS.

• Integrated third-party web services.

• Managed background tasks asynchronously for improved user experience.

• Maintained and upgraded legacy Python Flask applications spanning 60+ apps and multiple codebases.

• Adhered to high-quality development standards while delivering solutions on time across multiple platforms.

Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Backend Development, Django, Django REST Framework, Docker, FastAPI, Flask, Microsoft Azure