Hi, I'm Zia Ahmad
Building scalable backend systems, RESTful APIs, and production-grade DevOps pipelines. Passionate about clean architecture, containerisation, and shipping things that actually work in prod.
// 01. about
About Me
I'm a Backend & DevOps Engineer who loves turning complex requirements into clean, scalable, production-ready systems. My core strength lies in designing robust REST APIs, building reliable server-side architectures, and shipping applications through repeatable DevOps pipelines.
I work primarily with Node.js + Express on the backend, MySQL / PostgreSQL for data persistence, and Docker + GitHub Actions for CI/CD. On the frontend side I use Next.js and Tailwind CSS when the project demands it.
I'm driven by a deep interest in system design, API security, and writing code that's maintainable six months from now. Outside of code I contribute to open source, read engineering blogs, and constantly experiment with new tools and infra patterns.
What I Do
- ▸Design & build scalable REST APIs with Node.js + Express
- ▸Schema design & query optimisation with MySQL / PostgreSQL
- ▸Containerise applications with Docker & Docker Compose
- ▸Automate CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions
- ▸Deploy to cloud platforms (AWS EC2, Render, Vercel)
- ▸Implement JWT auth, rate limiting & API security best practices
// 02. skills
Technical Skills
A categorised overview of my technical proficiencies, from backend development to DevOps automation.
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// 03. projects
Featured Projects
A selection of production-grade projects that demonstrate my backend, DevOps, and full-stack capabilities.
// 04. contact
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind, a role to discuss, or just want to say hi? My inbox is always open.
Let's work together
I'm currently open to Backend Developer, DevOps, and Technical Support roles. If you have an opportunity that aligns with my skills, I'd love to hear about it.
Available for hire
Typical response time: within 24 hours