Master of Science - / Master of IT - Software Engineering
University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia 01.2023 - 03.2025
Open To Work
Ahmed Syed
Senior Software Engineer
Sydney,NSW
Summary
I am a seasoned software engineering professional with 8+ years of experience in senior roles, specializing in building scalable, high-throughput distributed systems. My expertise spans microservices architecture, backend engineering, frontend development, and system design, with strong experience in API-driven platforms, external system integrations, and mobile application integrations.
I bring an ownership-driven mindset, with experience in leading teams, mentoring engineers, and driving Agile delivery, while working closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust, scalable solutions. I add value by improving system performance, strengthening engineering practices, reducing technical debt, and aligning technology decisions with business outcomes.
I recently completed a Master of Information Technology (Software Engineering) at the University of Sydney, strengthening my capabilities in cloud-native and AI-enabled systems, enabling delivery of production-grade, scalable, and future-ready solutions.
Education
Skills
- Distributed systems & high-throughput API engineering (scalable, low-latency, contract-first design)
- Backend engineering using modern Java & Spring Framework ecosystem (secure, resilient, modular systems, spring boot, JPA/DATA, Hibernate, cloud, security etc)
- Microservices & event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ asynchronous processing, fault-tolerant design)
- Cloud-native development on AWS (ECS, Fargate, Lambda, API Gateway, Cognito, S3, api gateway, amplify)
- Security engineering (OAuth2/JWT, rate limiting, secure API design)
- Reliability engineering (resilience, fault tolerance, system stability)
- Observability: OpenTelemetry stack (Prometheus, Grafana, Tempo, Loki) with log/metric/trace correlation
- Frontend integration and hands on full-stack collaboration (React, Nextjs, TypeScript, external/mobile integrations)
- CI/CD & DevOps (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Infrastructure-as-Code – Terraform)
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Xion Corporation
Sydney, NSW
09.2023 - 03.2026
- Led modernization of legacy Custody Management systems for clients, transforming Welfare Management, Reception & Induction, and Property modules into a scalable AI enabled, modular(microservice architecture) and cloud-native platform.
- Built an AI-enabled Welfare Management system using RAG, supporting early detection of mental health risks through intelligent workflows, behavioural analysis, and automated reporting.
- Led development/integration of Welfare Check microservices with facial recognition, improving monitoring accuracy, compliance, and operational safety.
- Re-engineered Incident Management, Reporting, and Logging modules, integrating legacy capabilities with modern distributed systems and analytics pipelines for downstream intelligence use.
- Designed and implemented a microservices-based system using RESTful API design, built for high throughput and scalability, applying modern engineering principles including clean code, resilience, observability, and monitoring. Contributed to architecture design and delivered services using Spring Framework, modern Java, Kafka, PostgreSQL/MongoDB, and AWS (Fargate, ECS, EC2, S3), integrating third-party AI tools (e.g., Ollama and open AI).
- Optimized systems for high-throughput, scalability, and fault tolerance, while applying CI/CD and Agile practices to ensure reliability, performance, and continuous delivery.
Technical Consultant / Application Architect
Montana Pacific Corporation
Sydney, NSW
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Led architecture and product design for a fintech trading platform, transforming early-stage concepts into a scalable, investor-ready solution aligned with business and regulatory goals.
- Designed and validated key capabilities through proof-of-concepts (PoCs), covering trading workflows, backend services, and system integrations to de-risk product decisions.
- Participated in shaping the go-to-market strategy and product engineering roadmap, defining phased delivery (MVP → advanced features) and a microservices-based architecture for scalable execution.
- Collaborated with executives and investors across Dubai, Bahrain, and Sydney, contributing to technical strategy, product positioning, and investment discussions.
- Contributed to financial modelling and profitability analysis, aligning technical feasibility with revenue projections, cost structures, and investment planning.
- Led and mentored developers while acting as a bridge between business and engineering, translating requirements into robust technical solutions and ensuring high-quality delivery.
Sr. Software Engineer/Team Lead
GFK Etilize Inc
Karachi, Pakistan
01.2017 - 11.2021
- Delivered key projects for Ingram Micro USA/Canada as a Senior Developer and later Team Lead, building an e-commerce search platform with advanced catalog functionality and integration with POS/order processing systems, collaborating with offshore teams (Infosys India/USA).
- Utilised Spring Boot, Hibernate, and Elasticsearch to develop scalable APIs and search capabilities, with Bootstrap used for responsive UI components.
- Led enhancements on the Market Equivalence Relationship (MER) system, modernising legacy components using stored procedures and query optimisation, improving system performance by ~80%.
- Contributed to data standardisation initiatives by integrating partner datasets (Equinox Germany), implementing parallel processing and complex business rules for large-scale data transformation.
- Developed custom tools to manage and purge catalog assets in AWS CDN, and built catalog export tools while modernising legacy systems to improve efficiency and maintainability.
- Conducted code reviews, mentored junior developers, and provided technical guidance to support team delivery and maintain code quality standards.
- Participated in client meetings and cross-team discussions, collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to refine requirements and ensure successful project outcomes.
Software Engineer
Ingress Solutions
Karachi
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Developed a web and mobile application for MRFS Group, replacing manual Excel-based processes with a structured enterprise system.
- Implemented core features including quotation management, proposal generation, project tracking, and user administration.
- Contributed to backend development and Android application features, enabling efficient field operations and improved business workflows.
Software Engineer
Indigo Group
Denver, Colarado USA / Karachi (Remote)
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Worked on real estate domain applications for clients including Los Angeles News Group, Denver News Agency, and SoCalHome (California).
- Maintained and enhanced enterprise web applications by diagnosing and resolving defects in production and staging environments collaborating with remote teams.
- Developed new features based on business requirements, improving usability and system functionality.
- Maintained and developed MySQL stored procedures and triggers to support data feed processing, validation, and transformation.
- Delivered seamless integration with third-party services and partner ecosystems.
- Designed and developed RESTful APIs to modernise legacy platform and enable mobile and external application integration.
Miscellaneous
- Full work rights Australian citizen
- Based in Sydney, Australia; open to relocation for the right opportunity
- Strong interest in startup and high-growth company roles
- Comfortable with modern engineering practices and technologies; adaptable to evolving environments
- Ownership-driven, flexible, and accountable in delivery
- Professional references available upon request from previous supervisors and clients
Affiliations
- ACS (Australian Computing Society)
- ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Xion Corporation
09.2023 - 03.2026
Master of Science - / Master of IT - Software Engineering
University of Sydney
01.2023 - 03.2025
Technical Consultant / Application Architect
Montana Pacific Corporation
10.2022 - 05.2023
Sr. Software Engineer/Team Lead
GFK Etilize Inc
01.2017 - 11.2021
Software Engineer
Ingress Solutions
08.2015 - 12.2016
Software Engineer
Indigo Group
06.2013 - 01.2015