HUSSAIFA SAJJAD
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Senior Frontend Engineer with a proven track record of delivering high-performance web applications and driving technical innovation. Combines deep expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks with strategic leadership to transform complex requirements into scalable solutions. Demonstrated success in leading development teams and securing multi-million pound funding through technical excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Frontend Engineer
Opply
London, United Kingdom (Remote)
10.2021 - 11.2024
- Spearheaded frontend development of a React-based MVP, directly contributing to securing £4M in seed funding.
- Led successful migration from legacy framework to Vue.js, achieving 40% performance improvement.
- Architected and implemented CI/CD pipeline, optimising deployment workflows and release cycles.
- Established component documentation system using Storybook, enhancing team collaboration and development velocity.
- Engineered custom CLI automation tool for streamlined testing and operational processes.
- Implemented performance optimisations through advanced JavaScript techniques.
- Integrated complex APIs and maintained system architecture integrity.
- Conducted thorough code reviews and established quality standards.
- Managed cross-functional project squads, leading sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
- Created and maintained critical project documentation including RFCs and UAT specifications.
- Orchestrated project kickoff meetings and stakeholder communications.
- Collaborated with UX teams to validate and refine design implementations.
- Performed technical feasibility assessments and risk analysis for new features.
Software Developer
The Web Agency
Islamabad, Pakistan
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Led and delivered 15 successful projects across diverse business domains, consistently meeting stakeholder requirements and project milestones.
- Developed Gibraltar government's Online Fishing License Portal, driving 40% increase in user engagement through streamlined digital services.
- Engineered an automated price comparison platform for an e-commerce sneaker retailer, resulting in 25% higher user engagement and 20% cost reduction through real-time price scraping.
- Created a comprehensive music studio booking platform with contactless access system, featuring automated payment processing and COVID-safe entry protocols, leading to 40% booking growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Bahria University
Islamabad, Pakistan 02.2016 - 01.2020
Skills
- TypeScript/JavaScript Ecosystem
- Modern Frontend Frameworks (Reactjs, Vuejs, Nextjs)
- Advanced CSS (SCSS, Animations with GSAP)
- Server-Side Technologies (Nodejs, Django, Socketio)
- SQL/NoSQL Databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Testing Suites (Jest, Cypress)
- UI Component Development & Documentation (Storybook)
- Build Tools & Module Bundlers (Webpack, Gulp, Grunt)
- Test-Driven Development
- Agile Methodologies
- Stakeholder Management & Communication
Languages
English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Spanish
Beginner
Affiliations
- Gaming
- Reading Books
- Watching Movies and Series
- Outdoor Sports like Paddle
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Frontend Engineer
Opply
10.2021 - 11.2024
Software Developer
The Web Agency
01.2019 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Bahria University
02.2016 - 01.2020
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