Maha Amjad

Senior .NET Engineer with 7+ years of experience designing and modernizing enterprise applications using C#, ASP.NET Core, .NET, Angular, SQL Server, and Azure technologies. Experienced in migrating legacy applications, designing REST APIs and microservices, optimizing enterprise systems, and delivering scalable cloud-ready solutions. Daily user of AI-assisted development tools including Cursor AI, ChatGPT, and GitHub Copilot to accelerate development, improve code quality, and enhance productivity.

.NET Developer (Remote) at SOFT Pvt. Ltd. (2024-10 – Present)

• E-commerce platform: developing and maintaining a large-scale enterprise platform using ASP.NET Core Web APIs, Angular 17, SQL Server, and Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
• Designing and implementing secure RESTful APIs for product management, customer accounts, order processing, and inventory management, applying JWT authentication, OAuth 2.0, and role-based authorization.
• Building scalable backend services using Clean Architecture, the Repository Pattern, and SOLID design principles for maintainability and testability.
• Optimized SQL Server queries and stored procedures, reducing API response times and improving overall database throughput.
• Improved backend performance through indexing strategies, query tuning, and caching to reduce database load on high-traffic endpoints.
• Integrating third-party services and enterprise APIs to support business workflows and system interoperability.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams — QA, UI/UX, and business stakeholders — in an Agile environment.
• Leveraging AI-assisted engineering tools (ChatGPT, Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot) for code generation, refactoring, debugging, and documentation.
• Managing version control and deployments with Git, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.

Senior Application Developer (Onsite) at Theta Solutions (2018-07 – 2024-09)

• Led full-stack development of enterprise applications using ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Core, C#, SQL Server, MySQL, NHibernate, Angular, Bootstrap, and JavaScript.
• Modernized legacy business applications by introducing modular architecture, reusable components, and RESTful Web APIs, applying Clean Architecture, the Repository Pattern, and common design patterns.
• Designed scalable application architecture and backend services following SOLID principles and industry best practices.
• Delivered ERP (HR module), POS systems, healthcare management systems, an LMS, testing portals, and QR-based attendance systems.
• Built and integrated REST APIs with third-party platforms including Google APIs, Firebase, and YouTube APIs.
• Improved backend performance through SQL query optimization, indexing, database tuning, and backend code refactoring.
• Implemented JWT authentication, OAuth-based authorization, and ASP.NET Identity with role-based access control (RBAC) to secure REST APIs and protect application data.
• Partnered with clients to gather requirements, design technical solutions, and deliver customized software.
• Mentored junior developers, conducted code reviews, and promoted coding standards and best practices.
• Developed Android applications using Kotlin and Firebase for enterprise mobility solutions.

Senior Software Engineer (Remote) at Petronas Digital (2022-12 – 2023-08)

• Developed enterprise-grade backend services using ASP.NET Core, C#, microservices architecture, Entity Framework Core, SQL Server, and Azure Cosmos DB.
• Designed, enhanced, and maintained distributed microservices supporting large-scale enterprise applications, applying Clean Architecture and design patterns for maintainability.
• Built secure, scalable RESTful APIs integrated with existing enterprise platforms, using JWT authentication, OAuth 2.0, and role-based authorization.
• Managed source control, work tracking, and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Collaborated with architects, DevOps engineers, QA teams, and business stakeholders across the SDLC.
• Improved scalability, reliability, and backend performance through architectural enhancements, query optimization, indexing, and caching strategies.
• Supported production troubleshooting, bug fixing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – GC Women University (2018-07)

High School Diploma – Nisa Girls College (2014-08)