Hajra Rizwan

Software Engineer with strong academic background and 2 years of freelance experience building scalable MERN stack web applications. Skilled in RESTful APIs, responsive UI/UX, database-driven systems, and performance optimization. Strong foundation in frontend, backend, Python, and deployment workflows.

UI/UX Designer & Frontend Developer at Upwork (2023-05 – 2025-11)

Frontend Web Developer at Being Agilist (2024-06 – 2025-11)

• Built responsive user interfaces using React.js and reusable components.
• Implemented mobile-first and responsive design principles.
• Integrated REST APIs for real-time data updates.
• Collaborated with designers, QA, and backend teams in Agile sprints.

Frontend Web Developer at TechNovas (2024-06 – 2025-11)

Backend Developer at Being Agilist (2024-12 – Present)

• Developed backend services using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB.
• Managed deployment on AWS Lightsail, improving uptime and reliability.
• Developed modules using Java, SpringBoot, and MySQL.
• Worked on authentication systems and query optimization.

Java Developer at CognoRise InfoTech (2024-08 – 2024-09)

• Developed a basic Python backend project focusing on server-side logic and data handling.
• Implemented CRUD-style operations, input validation, and modular code structure.
• Worked with basic API concepts (request/response flow) and backend workflows.
• Followed clean coding practices and basic performance considerations.

Python Backend Project at PIAIC (2024-11 – 2024-11)

Teaching Assistant at Riphah International University (2025-08 – Present)

• Assisted in teaching C++ fundamentals, mentoring students, and evaluating assignments.

Bachelor of Software Engineering in Software Engineering – Riphah International University (2022 – 2026-05)