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Faria Ejaz — Software Engineer

Frontend-leading software engineer building fast, well-tested React, Next.js, TypeScript and Node.js products, with a security-first eye from an MSc in Cyber Security. 5+ years across fintech, healthcare, and SaaS — now extending into full-stack delivery.

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About

I'm a frontend-leading software engineer with 5+ years shipping production React and Next.js applications — from a COVID-19 patient portal used by thousands, to real-time security monitoring dashboards, to high-performance SaaS UI. I care about the details most people don't notice: the 40ms a page shaves off load, the dashboard that flags a threat before it becomes a breach.

My path runs through fintech, public health, and cyber security — an MSc from Robert Gordon University sits alongside a BE in Software Engineering (top 10%, NED University). That combination means I build fast interfaces without treating security as an afterthought.

locationPakistan focusReact · Next.js · TypeScript · Node.js statusOpen to full-stack / frontend roles
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Experience

Jan 2025 — present

Software Engineer · ByteCorp Technologies

  • Architected a high-performance SaaS platform using Next.js 15 (App Router) and React Server Components, reducing client-side JavaScript payload by 35% and achieving a 98% Lighthouse performance score across all pages.
  • Designed a scalable backend with Node.js and Prisma ORM, managing complex PostgreSQL schemas with optimized indexing, reducing average query latency by 40% for multi-join data fetches.
  • BMentored junior engineers while continuously expanding technical skills, fostering a collaborative team environment and contributing to a culture of learning.
Next.js · Node.js · TypeScript · Prisma ORM · PostgreSQL. Tailwind CSS
Jul 2023 — Nov 2024

Software Engineer · SCRUB AI, London

  • Led a UI/UX overhaul in Next.js and Tailwind CSS, lifting user engagement 40% through redesigned components.
  • Cut page load time 30% and improved Lighthouse scores 25+ points via code-splitting, caching, and lazy loading.
  • Built 100+ Jest/Cypress tests covering 85% of the codebase, reducing bug reports 45%.
Next.js · TypeScript · Redux · Recoil · Playwright
Apr 2022 — Sep 2022

Cyber Security Engineer · Profile Financial Solutions, London

  • Designed a GCP-based real-time monitoring pipeline (Node.js, InfluxDB), flagging 20+ suspicious login events monthly.
  • Built Grafana risk-alert dashboards that cut threat response time 50%.
  • Authored security protocols adopted company-wide, cutting account breaches 30% in 6 months.
Node.js · GCP · Grafana · InfluxDB · Kubernetes
Nov 2021 — Mar 2022

Software Engineer · Blood and Medical Services Ltd, London

  • Built a COVID-19 patient portal (React, Redux) used by 5,000+ people monthly, cutting clinic inquiry calls 35% at peak outbreak.
  • Shipped pandemic-critical features rapidly while maintaining HIPAA compliance and real-time data accuracy.
React · Redux · RESTful APIs
Feb 2021 — Jul 2021

Freelance Software Developer · Upwork

  • Completed 4 client engagements — Gatsby build, site revamp, React migration, Jest/Enzyme testing — with a 5.0★ average rating.
  • Earned Upwork's Top Rated badge in 2021, with 100% client satisfaction across all engagements.
Gatsby · React · Jest · Enzyme
Apr 2020 — Sep 2021

Software Engineer · Folio3

  • Refactored a legacy codebase into TypeScript, cutting maintenance effort 40%.
  • Mentored 3 junior engineers in React/TypeScript best practices.
React · TypeScript · React Native
Oct 2018 — Mar 2020

Software Engineer · Sastaticket.pk

  • Delivered responsive UIs from Figma wireframes, increasing mobile conversions 18%.
  • Optimized Core Web Vitals, achieving 90+ accessibility scores and sub-2s load times.
React · Redux · Cypress
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Skills

frontend
ReactNext.jsTypeScriptReduxTailwind CSS
testing
JestCypressPlaywright
security
OAuth2JWTOWASPTLS/HTTPS
backend
Node.jsPrismaPostgreSQLREST/GraphQL
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Selected projects

Product Search Platform (healf) preview

Product Search Platform

Client-side product search engine handling 5,000+ items with custom weighted relevance scoring, fuzzy matching, and typo tolerance — no external search dependency. Filters, infinite scroll, persistent cart, URL-synced state.

Next.js · TypeScript · Tailwind CSS · Vitest · Playwright
→ GitHub → Live demo
Graphical Password Authentication System preview

Graphical Password Authentication System

Three-tier authentication system (React, Node, Flask) replacing text passwords with image-based patterns — a canvas-based CAPTCHA with MongoDB storage, designed to resist shoulder-surfing and brute-force attacks.

React · Node.js · Flask · MongoDB
→ GitHub
Pokémon App preview

Pokémon App

A React app surfacing Pokémon data via a public API — built to practice data fetching, pagination, and state management patterns.

React · REST API
→ GitHub → Live demo
26 repositories total — see everything on GitHub →
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Writing

setTimeout Never Promised You 3 Seconds cover
Unlearn & Relearn Part 3 — setTimeout Never Promised You 3 Seconds NEW 22h ago
I Unlearned JavaScript to Beat AI cover
Unlearn & Relearn Part 2 — I Unlearned JavaScript to Beat AI, and const Was the First Liar NEW 1d ago
Decoding JavaScript's Temporal Dead Zone cover
Unlearn & Relearn Part 1 — The Dead Zone That AI Can't See NEW 2d ago
From Frontend to Firewalls Jan 11 Lesser-Known, But Powerful, HTML Abilities Jun 2023 See all posts on Medium →
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FAQ

What does Faria specialize in?
Frontend engineering with React, Next.js, and TypeScript — extending into full-stack work with Node.js and PostgreSQL, backed by an MSc in Cyber Security.
Is Faria open to new roles?
Yes — currently open to frontend and full-stack engineering roles, primarily based in Pakistan or remote.
How can I get in touch?
Email fariaejaz@outlook.com, or find her on GitHub and LinkedIn — links in the footer below.