Senior Full-Stack Engineer with Architecture Focus
Resume:
Khalid Kiani
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Brooklyn, New York 11209
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Ambitious Full-Stack Engineer with 8+ years experience turning fuzzy ideas into shipped features. I build microservices and event-driven systems with .NET/C#, TypeScript (React, Angular), and Node.js, and deploy to AWS and Azure. I’ve led cross-functional teams, mentored engineers, and turned ambiguity into clear, shippable plans. Strong in Clean Architecture, DDD/CQRS, REST/GraphQL, SQL Server/PostgreSQL/MongoDB, and secure authentication/authorization (JWT/RBAC). Known for analytical problem-solving, effective stakeholder communication, and being a collaborative team player who delivers scalable, secure, cost-efficient systems. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Certus - Orlando, FL
April 2020 to Present
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to drive efficient project execution, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions.
• Designed and evolved backend services in .NET/C# and Node.js using Clean Architecture, MVC, and Repository patterns to improve maintainability and runtime performance.
• Built responsive, accessible SPAs with React, Angular, Vue, and Blazor; optimized UX, bundle size, and rendering for fast, smooth interactions.
• Deployed and operated on Azure/AWS using Docker/Kubernetes, IaC (Terraform/ARM), and CI/CD (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions); supported blue/green and canary releases.
• Designed REST and GraphQL APIs with robust contracts, pagination, rate limiting, idempotency, and secure auth
(JWT/RBAC); integrated third-party services reliably.
• Modeled and tuned data in SQL Server/PostgreSQL and MongoDB; used EF Core/Dapper/Mongoose; added Redis caching, indexing, and query optimization for low-latency access.
• Strengthened platform security by implementing advanced encryption, multi-factor authentication, and secure access controls, reducing vulnerabilities and ensuring adherence to industry best practices for cloud and application security.
• Streamlined data management using tools like Redis, MongoDB, and SQL Server, optimizing storage, retrieval, and synchronization processes while ensuring data consistency and high query performance for complex backend operations.
• Led code reviews, pair-programming, and mentoring; upheld standards with unit/integration tests (xUnit/Jest) and performance/load testing for reliability.
Software Engineer
Advanced Solutions - Louisville, KY
June 2018 to March 2020
• Designed and implemented dynamic UIs with Angular and React across 4+ projects, delivering responsive, accessible, and engaging front-end experiences.
• Applied Agile methodologies to foster collaboration and ensure efficient project delivery, meeting high-quality standards and timelines.
• Developed scalable backend services with C#/.NET, following industry best practices (Clean Architecture, SOLID) to improve performance and maintainability; additionally built APIs and services in PHP/Laravel where needed for legacy integration and rapid delivery.
• Developed and integrated REST and GraphQL APIs, streamlining data communication and improving application performance. Collaborated with third-party APIs to deliver seamless external integrations and expanded functionality.
•.Managed data storage and retrieval for SQL and NoSQL databases using ORMs like Entity Framework and Mongoose, enabling the development of robust and efficient web applications.
• Implemented advanced security measures, including input validation, sanitization, authentication, and authorization mechanisms, mitigating XSS, SQL injection, and other potential vulnerabilities.
• Communicated technical concepts effectively within cross-functional teams, ensuring clarity and alignment on project goals and technical solutions.
• Engaged in continuous learning, staying updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices, and applying this knowledge to drive project innovation and improvements. Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
McGill University - Montreal, QC
2014 - 2018
Skills
• C# / .NET (ASP.NET Core, EF Core, LINQ, Blazor) • TypeScript / JavaScript
• React (Next.js, Redux, Material UI) • SQL and NoSQL databases
• Angular (NgRx, RxJS, Angular Material) • Tailwind CSS and SCSS/Sass
• Node.js (NestJS, Express, Prisma) • REST and GraphQL
• PHP (Laravel, Symfony) • AWS and Azure
• Testing(TDD, Unit/Integration/E2E, xUnit, Jest, Cypress) • Docker and Kubernetes
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