Anas Yusuf

Laravel Backend Engineer | PHP 8 | MySQL | RESTful API Architecture

Backend Engineer specializing in Laravel application architecture, REST API development, and scalable MySQL systems. Focused on clean architecture, performance optimization, and production-ready backend services.

  • Transaction-safe API development using database transactions
  • Idempotent operations and race-condition prevention
  • MySQL optimization for high-traffic production systems
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About

Backend Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience building Laravel-based applications and API-driven systems for e-commerce, fintech, retail, and enterprise environments.

My expertise lies in:

Availability: Open to full-time, fully remote backend/API engineering roles worldwide, with a focus on building reliable, scalable, and high-performance systems.

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Backend Engineer | Laravel & PHP | MySQL Specialist | RESTful APIs | Concurrency & Data Integrity

Name Anas Yusuf
Email anasyusuf6@gmail.com
Age 35 Years
Phone +60 18 3952243
+92 311 5138073
Occupation Backend (Web) Engineer
Nationality Pakistan

I design and build high-performance, scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs with transactional integrity, idempotency, and concurrency control. Experienced in PHP 8.*, Core PHP, MySQL optimization, and modern web integrations, I deliver reliable backend solutions suitable for enterprise, e-commerce, and fintech applications.
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Gen AI

Creating intelligent solutions using generative AI for content, automation, and customer experience.

60%

Node JS - JavaScript

Event-driven, non-blocking backend development using Node.js and modern JavaScript

65%

Symfony - Doctrine

Enterprise-grade backend architecture, Doctrine ORM, and scalable API development

75%

PHP 8.* - MySQL

Building scalable backend systems using modern PHP 8 features and robust MySQL databases

95%

Material Design

Materialize CSS, Google Material Components, UI/UX Design Principles

85%

jQuery - Ajax

Flawless websites with lightning-fast, seamless & secure data exchange.

70%

Core Expertise

  • Transaction-Safe API Development (PHP/MySQL)
  • RESTful API Design, Validation & Error Handling
  • Idempotency with Unique Request Keys
  • Concurrency Control & Row-Level Locking (SELECT … FOR UPDATE)
  • Stock Consistency & Race-Condition Prevention
  • MySQL Performance: Indexing, Partitioning, Query Optimization
  • Git-Based Remote Collaboration (Branching, PRs, Code Reviews)
  • Agile / Sprint-Based Development

Resume

Senior Backend Engineer with 7+ years of experience designing, building, and optimizing PHP/MySQL backend systems for e-commerce, fintech, and enterprise platforms. Specialized in transaction-safe API development, idempotent request handling, and concurrency control using row-level locking to ensure data consistency under real-world load. Experienced in building reliable, scalable backend services with >99% uptime.Strong expertise in RESTful API design, MySQL performance optimization, transactions, indexing, and Git-based remote collaboration workflows. Comfortable in distributed teams, participating in Agile ceremonies, and delivering backend components end-to-end.

Work Experience

Deco2u PLT, Selangor, Malaysia.

Nov. 2023 - Present

Senior Software Engineer (Remote)

  • Developed concurrency-safe order processing APIs using PHP/MySQL with transactional integrity and row-level locking
  • Optimized MySQL queries via advanced indexing and partitioning, reducing query execution time by 40%
  • Automated backend workflows using PHP cron jobs, reducing manual operational effort by 30%
  • Maintained production systems with >99% uptime
  • Collaborated with distributed Agile teams, delivering projects on schedule

Lomax Media, Australia.

Oct. 2020 - Present

Full Stack Engineer

  • Designed and developed a complete database-driven web system from scratch, serving as a core business platform.
  • Built a scalable backend using PHP and MySQL, including database schema design, APIs, and transaction-safe logic.
  • Developed a secure Admin Panel and multiple role-based user panels with permission-based access control.
  • Implemented interactive frontend features using JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, and Bootstrap for responsive and dynamic user experiences.
  • Insured system reliability through proper validation, error handling, and performance optimization.
  • Worked directly with stakeholders to translate business requirements into end-to-end technical solutions and provide ongoing enhancements.

CSD Head office, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

April 2022 - Sept. 2023

Software Engineering Specialist

  • Managed centralized Retail Management System serving 200+ retail outlets, ensuring real-time data synchronization.
  • Designed and deployed an Employee Credit Sales Module integrated with core retail systems, reducing processing time by 45%.
  • Delivered live query and technical support for mission-critical sales systems, achieving 99.9% uptime.
  • Mentored 3 junior developers on full-stack development best practices (Bootstrap, JavaScript, Oracle, MySQL).

Riphah University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Oct 2020 – Mar 2022

Consultant Software Architect

Management Information Services' Department

  • Architected and delivered multiple in-house Laravel/CodeIgniter applications for academic and administrative workflows.
  • Provided technical leadership in project scoping, SDLC planning, and timeline estimation for strategic IT initiatives.
  • Designed mobile-responsive UI using Bootstrap grid systems ensuring compatibility across all devices.

Juris Technologies, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sept 2019 - Aug 2020

Software Consultant

Banking Domain

  • Learned the basic processes of certain banking operations.
  • Served at the banking client site within the following:
    • Improved PL/SQL reports, cutting generation time by 50%.
    • Designed and implemented REST APIs (Laravel/Lumen), handling thousands of daily transactions.
    • Supported UAT & production deployments for 3 major clients.

Software Developer (Contract Roles)

2018 - 2019
  • BestWeb Technologies: Enhanced Laravel & CodeIgniter applications; consolidated 4 MySQL databases with optimized indexing
  • Azegel LLC: Built scalable PHP/MySQL backends, REST APIs for logistics and payment integration
  • GHL Systems Berhad: Delivered cross-platform apps with Cordova/PhoneGap; integrated PCI-compliant payment gateways; improved SQL performance by 35%

Integrio Business Solutions, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Mar 2016 – Oct. 2017

Software Engineer

Backend Development Team

  • Developed ERP-level backend modules in CodeIgniter and Laravel with REST API integrations.
  • Managed Git-based version control and team collaboration using SourceTree.

Infomist Services, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Jan. 2013 - Feb. 2015

Web Software Developer

  • Built and deployed high-performance websites with scalable MySQL databases.
  • Collaborated directly with clients to gather requirements and deliver custom web modules.

Education

Masters in IT Management from APU (awarded by Staffordshire, UK)
Bachelors in Computer Science from Comsats, Islamabad

Asia Pacific university, Malaysia

2015 - 2017

Masters in IT Management

Integrated Systems Management, Strategic Planning & Systems Development, Quality & Project Management for Technology, Personal Development & Research Methods

COMSATS institute of information technology

2008 - 2012

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science

Object Oriented Programming, Databases, Networks, Software Engineering, Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, Web Engineering.

Projects

Some of the work that I have done solely:

Production-style, real-world backend practices, transactional safety, idempotency, concurrency control.

Featured Project: Transaction-Safe Orders API

RESTful API with endpoints for order creation, retrieval, filtering, and pagination. Transactional integrity and row-level locking for stock safety. Idempotent order creation using unique request keys. Fully documented database schema and API workflows. Postman collection included for easy testing. Suitable for mobile and web applications.

Logo Design, Website Design, App Design, Landing Page Design
 

ClubsLive - Your favourite hangout searching app

A website paired with dedicated Android & IOS app to Instantly find live music, food deals, and more at NSW (New South Wales) clubs with search filtered by event type, location, date and preferred distance. 100% Custom Built over MySQL and BootStrap based super Admin Panel, Venues' Panel and Artists' Panel.

Website Design, App Design, Landing Page Design, Website Development

DigiSaddar - Premium Digital Products for everyone

Conceptualized and developed as a niche e-commerce platform to provide high-quality, ready-to-use digital assets for creators, freelancers, small business owners, and digital marketers.

Website Design Website Content Landing Page Design Content Strategy

Elite Aesthetics - Professional Plastic Surgery

Elite Aesthetics & Hair Transplant is one of the best plastic surgery clinics in Pakistan, they are passionate about helping their patients achieve their aesthetic goals in a safe and natural-looking way.

Cosmetics Formulation Website Design Landing Page Design

Cosmetic Gynecology - Rejuvènate your cosmetics

Turn back to the beginning with a safe cosmetic gynecology surgery from highly professional and trained plastic surgeon.

Logo Design Website Design Landing page design Website Content

Pakistan Thalassaemia Welfare Society

Developed Home Page, About, Services, Publication, Career, Code of Ethics and Contact Us, with 'Book Appointment' button leading directly to administrator's whatsapp.

Full Stack Web Development

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Contact
anasyusuf6@gmail.com
+60 18 3952243, +92 311 5138073
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Let’s Build Reliable Backends Together

I am available for remote backend and API projects. Let’s discuss how I can help you build scalable, transaction-safe systems.

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