SASyed Arslan Abid
Helsinki, FI·EU work-authorized·CETOpen to remote, hybrid & EU relocation10+ years shipping production

Senior Backend & Full Stack Engineer building scalable SaaS platforms, APIs, and cloud-ready systems.

10+ years of experience with Laravel/PHP, Vue.js, React, Node.js, Go, databases, integrations, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and AI-assisted engineering workflows.

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At a glance

Everything you need before a first call.

10+ years building production software

Backend-heavy full-stack engineer

Strong Laravel/PHP, Node.js, Go, Vue.js, React

APIs, integrations, queues, data workflows

Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, AWS

Code reviews, mentoring, and technical ownership

Expertise

Engineering depth across backend, frontend, cloud, and integrations

My strongest work sits at the intersection of reliable backend systems, usable product interfaces, integration-heavy workflows, and production operations.

Backend Engineering

PHP, Laravel, Symfony, Node.js, Go, REST APIs, queues, service design, microservices.

Frontend Engineering

Vue.js, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, Tailwind, Bootstrap, responsive interfaces.

Cloud & DevOps

AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, Linux, production operations.

Data & Integrations

MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, APIs, data sync, reporting workflows, performance optimization.

Selected Work

Case studies built around real production problems

Confidential project details stay private. These examples show the kind of systems, decisions, and business problems I take ownership of.

Enterprise SaaS · Laravel · Vue.js · APIs

UrbanSky Platform & Access Control Integrations

Problem
A complex owner portal needed reliable synchronization between internal platform data and external access-control systems such as Brivo and RPS.
What I worked on
API-driven workflows for users, buildings, units, access groups, credentials, sync logs, queue-based processing, and status tracking.
Impact
Improved reliability, visibility, and maintainability of production workflows used by operational teams.

Backend Systems · Automation · Reporting

Workflow Automation & Business Platforms

Problem
Business teams needed stable systems for operational workflows, reporting, user management, documents, payments, and internal process automation.
What I worked on
Backend services, admin tools, integrations, dashboards, document and payment-related workflows, and database-driven reporting.
Impact
Delivered maintainable systems that supported real users and daily business operations.

Cursor · Copilot · Architecture · Code Review

AI-assisted Engineering & Developer Productivity

Problem
Modern teams need faster delivery without lowering code quality, security, or maintainability.
What I worked on
Used AI-assisted workflows for debugging, implementation planning, documentation, test review, edge-case analysis, and safer code review preparation.
Impact
Improved speed and clarity while keeping engineering decisions practical and reviewed.

Experience

10+ years across product, SaaS, enterprise, and engineering leadership

A clean timeline of where I've worked and what I focused on.

  1. Senior Software Engineer

    HWiTS / Wireless IT Services

    Consultancy · Contract

    Jan 2024 — Present

    Building SaaS applications, APIs, integrations, cloud-aware backend systems, and modern web platforms for European clients.

  2. Senior Backend Engineer

    UrbanSky

    Full-time

    Sep 2021 — Present

    Developing enterprise portals, backend services, sync workflows, access-control integrations, reporting tools, and production systems.

  3. Senior Software Engineer & Team Lead

    Nextbridge Ltd.

    Full-time

    Jan 2019 — Aug 2021

    Led delivery for SaaS, e-commerce, business platforms, APIs, integrations, and full-stack product development for international clients.

  4. Software Developer

    IPS USA

    Full-time

    Mar 2016 — Dec 2018

    Built ERP, reporting, integration, and database-driven systems for enterprise and medical software environments.

How I work

Clear communication, practical architecture, reliable delivery.

I focus on building systems that are reliable, secure, observable, and realistic for the team that will operate them.

Understand the business problem first

I start with what the business actually needs before picking a technical solution.

Design practical, maintainable architecture

Systems should be reasonable to operate, debug, and evolve — not just clever on day one.

Refactor without stopping delivery

Improve code, structure, and infrastructure in steady steps while features keep shipping.

Communicate clearly with product and engineering

Plain language, written summaries, code reviews, and aligned expectations across the team.

Tech Stack

Tools and technologies I work with regularly

A grouped list rather than fake progress bars. These are areas I've shipped real production work with.

Languages

  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Go
  • SQL

Backend

  • Laravel
  • Symfony
  • Node.js
  • REST APIs
  • Queues
  • Microservices

Frontend

  • Vue.js
  • React
  • Tailwind
  • Bootstrap
  • HTML
  • CSS

Cloud & DevOps

  • AWS
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • CI/CD
  • Linux
  • GitHub Actions
  • Jenkins

Data

  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • Redis
  • Elasticsearch

AI Tools

  • Cursor
  • Copilot
  • ChatGPT
  • Claude
  • AI-assisted debugging
  • AI-assisted code review
  • AI-assisted documentation

Contact

Open to senior backend, full-stack, team lead, cloud, and AI-focused engineering roles.

Based in Helsinki, Finland. Available for remote, hybrid, and relocation-friendly opportunities across Europe.

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