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Stable API contracts
So client apps keep working as the product adds consumers and releases.
Backend & Agentic Software Engineer3+ years · Production
Backend systems.Real-time products.Agentic workflows.
I turn product requirements into reliable APIs, live communication features, and automation that keeps its state when the next run begins.
“Engineering a solution properly before jumping into implementation”
- 05
- Live products
- 3+
- Years in software
- 03
- Verified references
Approach
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Schemas you can query later
Data models shaped for how the product actually reads and writes data.
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State you can trace
Jobs and agentic workflows designed to resume, retry, and fail without hiding what happened.
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Tradeoffs you can defend
Choices made for maintainability, so the next engineer is not guessing.
What stays constant as the scope grows
Clear contracts, explicit state, and software that remains understandable across backend, real-time, and agentic product work.
Backend engineering has been my foundation since 2022: API design, database modeling, integrations, and Node.js services that stay reliable as products grow.
At Flirtmetrics, my scope now reaches beyond the backend. I work on self-hosted LiveKit calling, real-time sessions and chat, product integrations, the website, and an n8n publishing pipeline built around persistent state, explicit contracts, and recoverable failures.
My full-stack work at Spiralsols covered VideoSignal, a media capture and analysis product, and WeLoveJoe, a node-based platform for building business-specific agents. Earlier roles span event operations, multi-vendor commerce, and food delivery.
The range has grown, but the engineering standard has not changed: understand the product, make the data flow explicit, and ship work the next engineer can reason about.
- Based in
- Pakistan
- Currently
- Flirtmetrics · Remote part-time
- Focus
- Backend · Real-time · Agentic systems
- Education
- B.S. Computer Engineering, BZU
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Contracts that age with the product
APIs designed so clients stay stable across releases, with fewer silent breakages later.
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Schemas that stay queryable
Data models shaped for how the product actually reads and writes, not only for the first feature.
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Production as the constraint
Real-time features and agentic workflows built to behave under real conditions, not only in demos.
A backend foundation with a wider product scope
From APIs and data models to real-time calling, media analysis, and agent workflows, work tied to products people use.
·11 mo
Backend & AI Agentic Software Engineer
FlirtmetricsNow
Germany · Remote · Part-time
- Build backend product features with NestJS and MongoDB, including self-hosted LiveKit audio and video calling.
- Implemented live sessions and participant flows, real-time Socket.io chat, and the BestTime API integration.
- Expanded into frontend ownership by delivering product fixes and a full website redesign tied to the platform's positioning.
- Built a stateful n8n publishing pipeline with ordered series progression, structured content contracts, generated media, multipart storage uploads, and idempotent NestJS publishing.
- Hardened the workflow with validation gates, unique media keys, deep upload-response handling, cache versioning, retries, and failure isolation.
NestJS · MongoDB · LiveKit · Socket.io · n8n · Next.js · LLM APIs · REST APIs
·7 mo
Full Stack Engineer
Spiralsols
Multan, Punjab, Pakistan · On-site · Full-time
- Worked across VideoSignal and WeLoveJoe as a full-stack engineer, owning product flows from interface through backend integration.
- For VideoSignal, built configurable share links for media upload and live video recording, plus business data-capture flows.
- Connected captured files to user-owned Google Drive and Dropbox storage, and worked on analysis flows for image, video, document, and audio inputs.
- Implemented transcription, summaries, segmentation, and question-answering over uploaded media.
- For WeLoveJoe, developed a node-based agent platform where agencies and teams compose business workflows with ask, reply, MCP, and other configurable nodes.
TypeScript · Node.js · Full Stack · Google Drive · Dropbox · MCP · LLM APIs
·2 yr 2 mo
Backend Engineer
Velzosoft
Multan, Pakistan
- Designed and maintained backend infrastructure and APIs using Node.js, Fastify, MongoDB, and Firebase for the Bamrec event management platform.
- Built dynamic modules for supply inventory management and event schedule templating, supporting reusable, rule-based configurations.
- Revamped the event check-in system: improved throughput and gave organizers real-time attendance visibility.
- Implemented a cron-based scheduled email system enabling organizers to automate personalized communications around key event milestones.
- Integrated a news module with like, comment, reply, and reaction features to drive participant engagement.
Node.js · Fastify · MongoDB · Firebase · TypeScript · Cron Jobs
·3 mo
Backend Developer
Crazy Tech AI Innovation Labs
Multan, Pakistan
- Built the Tiger IT multi-vendor e-commerce backend from scratch, from user registration through full order lifecycle management.
- Implemented real-time buyer/seller chat via Socket.io, and role-based authorization for sellers, buyers, and delivery riders.
- Integrated Cloudinary, Twilio, Geocode, and Google/Apple OAuth; configured rate limiting, IP blocking, and sanitization middleware.
- Set up Winston and Morgan for structured logging and system monitoring.
Node.js · Express · TypeScript · MongoDB · Socket.io · JWT
·1 yr 3 mo
Junior Backend Developer
Keybotix Solutions
Multan, Pakistan
- Developed and maintained backend APIs for an international food delivery application using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB.
- Implemented core modules: food ordering, cart, search, messaging, profile management, and order tracking.
- Contributed to scalable backend architecture supporting consistent performance across the platform.
Node.js · Express · MongoDB
Systems, not feature lists
Five products across backend, real-time communication, media capture, and agentic automation, with the engineering decisions behind each one.
Product work with a systems mindset
Backend remains the core. Real-time, frontend, and agentic work extend from it when the product needs one owner across the flow.
Backend API design & build
Clear contracts, maintainable service boundaries, and production-ready Node.js APIs for new features or complete products.
Real-time product features
LiveKit calling, Socket.io chat, sessions, and participant state connected to the product's existing data model.
Agentic workflows & automation
Stateful n8n and LLM workflows with structured contracts, validation gates, idempotency, and isolated failures.
Full-stack product delivery
Focused interfaces backed by reliable application behavior, from media capture and connected storage to workflow authoring.
Engagement models
Scoped contract or project · Ongoing retainer · Remote full-time
How people describe working with me
LinkedIn recommendations from managers and peers I shipped with. Useful context for how I operate on a team.
[REF-01]Manager
Muhammad Ahmad Mahmood
Forward Deployed Engineer
2024-06
LinkedIn ↗Engineering a solution properly before jumping into implementation
I worked with Waleed in our team, and he's one of those rare people who does far more than what's asked. He didn't just write solid code, he genuinely cared about the product.
He'd regularly bring me smart suggestions on how to improve things, and he had this great habit of thinking through and engineering a solution properly before jumping into implementation. That saved the team a lot of headaches down the line.
As his manager, what I valued most was how proactive and reliable he was. I could hand him something and trust it would get done right, and he'd often spot issues or improvements no one else had caught. He treated the project like it was his own.
Any team would be lucky to have him. Highly recommended.
[REF-02]Peer
Ehtisham Khan
Node.js Developer at Design Henge
2024-06
LinkedIn ↗Meticulous attention to detail; solutions that exceed expectations
I had the pleasure of working closely with Waleed during our time together at Game Train for four months, and it is with great enthusiasm that I recommend him as a Back-end Developer. Waleed consistently demonstrated an impressive blend of technical expertise and creative problem-solving throughout our collaboration. His proficiency in back-end technologies was evident in the successful delivery of high-quality solutions.
One of Waleed's standout qualities is his meticulous attention to detail. He approaches each project with a keen eye for precision, ensuring that the final product not only meets but often exceeds expectations. His ability to navigate complex technical challenges and devise innovative solutions showcases a depth of understanding that significantly contributed to our team's success at Game Train.
Beyond his technical skills, Waleed is a joy to work with. His positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and effective communication skills fostered a dynamic and supportive work environment at Game Train. Waleed is not just a skilled developer; he is also a dedicated team player who adds value to any project he undertakes. I am confident that Waleed will continue to excel in his career, and I wholeheartedly recommend him for any future endeavors.
[REF-03]Peer
Mubeen Afzal Chattha
Collaborator · Web3 / Node.js
2024-06
LinkedIn ↗I never felt the need to explain every detail
I recently worked with Waleed on a Web3 project using Node.js and MongoDB for server-side operations. Waleed impressed me at every step. He quickly picks up new concepts, takes suggestions positively, and even shares his own ideas on potential approaches. He is highly skilled with Node.js and MongoDB queries. Waleed is creative, well-versed in his work, and understands tasks thoroughly, delivering efficient results. I never felt the need to explain every detail.
I'm glad to be connected with him, and I know I can always rely on him.
The stack behind the work
Node.js backends at the core, with real-time infrastructure and agentic tooling added where the product requires them.
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Runtime & Frameworks
Node.js · Express.js · Fastify · NestJS
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Databases
MongoDB · PostgreSQL · Firebase
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APIs & Integrations
REST APIs · JWT / OAuth · Socket.io · LiveKit · Webhooks · Cron Jobs
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Agentic Systems
n8n · LLM APIs · MCP · Structured Outputs · Stateful Workflows · Failure Isolation
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Cloud & DevOps
Docker · AWS / GCP · GitHub Actions · GitLab CI/CD
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Tooling
TypeScript · Git · GitHub · GitLab · Postman
A calm setup for focused remote work
Backend work needs long, uninterrupted sessions. This desk is built for that. Select any instrument for the specs.
Station
The full bench
Where schemas get revised, APIs get shipped, and production work gets done. A Multan workspace built for long backend sessions.
- Dell 27″ 2K LED
- Intel Core i5 · 8th gen
- 16 GB RAM
- Ubuntu Linux
Bring the product problem
Share the system, the current constraint, and the outcome you need. I will reply with the most useful next step.
Start with a short technical call
Contract, project, retainer, or remote full-time. Backend, real-time, and agentic product work are all in scope.
Contact details
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A good fit looks like
- Contract or project work for SaaS teams
- Ongoing backend or product ownership on retainer
- Real-time features and agentic workflow systems
- Remote-first product teams and full-time roles
- Problems where reliability matters