Akif Obaidi

About

Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable backend and full-stack applications for startups and international teams. Skilled in REST APIs, microservices, and production-ready systems using Python, TypeScript, React, Node.js, Django, Flask, AWS, and Docker, with experience delivering business-critical FinTech solutions from concept to deployment.

Experience

• Software Engineer · RedGrid.Cloud03-2025

  ● Designed and developed full-stack software solutions for startups and business clients, delivering scalable production-ready applications from concept to deployment. ● Contributed to the development of a VIP Transfer platform by implementing booking management, pricing, and operational workflow features. ● Designed and implemented secure REST APIs and backend services, emphasizing reliability, maintainability, and application security. ● Collaborated within a fast-paced engineering team to build, enhance, and deploy production software while participating in technical design and architecture discussions.

• Senior Software Engineer · Coinut (Coins U Trust)07-2022 – 03-2025

  ● Designed and developed secure, high-performance REST APIs and backend services powering production FinTech applications, with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and maintainability. ● Built internal KYC and operations platforms used by compliance teams, redesigning workflows to eliminate multi-second delays during review actions and significantly improving day-to-day productivity. ● Modernized legacy REST APIs by migrating them from C++ to a scalable Node.js and GraphQL architecture, improving maintainability, performance, and extensibility. ● Designed and delivered multiple backend services, internal tools, and automation scripts, taking projects from requirements through deployment while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Software Engineer · Lajward Technologies04-2021 – 07-2022

  ● Developed a Pharmacy Management System supporting high-volume business operations. ● Launched a Currency Trading Platform with real-time data and a user-friendly interface. ● Integrated new technologies into existing systems, increasing capabilities and improving overall performance.

• Full Stack Developer · EProfiler Solutions02-2020 – 04-2021

  ● Optimized bio-cell calculations, reducing processing time to under 5 minutes. ● Integrated third-party APIs to enhance functionality and improve overall user experience on web platforms. ● Managed development milestones from initial steps through final delivery.

• Frontend Developer · Freelancer03-2019 – 02-2020

  ● Developed an intuitive online university application portal for seamless user experience. ● Created custom Account Management Systems tailored to clients' specific requirements. ● Utilized version control systems such as Git to track changes throughout the development process.

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