Sufiyan Malek
Email: sufiyanmalek78@gmail.com | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sufiyanmalek
Blog: sufimalek.github.io

Professional Summary

Senior Software Engineer with over 9 years of experience in full-stack development, specializing in PHP, GoLang, and scalable backend/frontend solutions. Proficient in optimizing system performance, building in-house tools, and leading cross-functional teams. Expertise in delivering high-quality software solutions for diverse industries, from e-commerce to automation.

Core Skills

• Languages: PHP, GoLang
• Backend: Symfony, Laravel, CodeIgnitor
• Frontend: ReactJS, JQuery
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Web Services: REST, JSON
• DevOps & Tools: Kafka, Docker, Redis, Solr, Grafana, Kubernetes
• Version Control & CI/CD: Git, Jenkins, Composer, Scrum
• Soft Skills: Communication, Team Leadership, Code Reviews

Professional Experience

Senior Software Engineer | OrientSwiss SA (ZoodPay & ZoodMall)
February 2022 – Present | Lausanne, Switzerland

• Implemented an in-house notification system, reducing third-party tool costs by 100%.
• Enhanced the admin and merchant back office and mobile API with new features.
• Migrated critical features to GoLang, decoupling code using Kafka queues.
• Conducted code reviews and mentored junior developers to improve code quality.

Application Developer | Consumer Sketch PVT LTD (Park Street)
August 2017 – February 2022 | Miami, US

• Automated manual processes, reducing time spent by customers using Node.js and Protractor.
• Developed email strategies using AWS SES and Google Script for efficient notifications.
• Collaborated with a distributed team (10 developers) for feature development, bug fixes, and deployment.
• Optimized slow queries, improving system performance significantly.

Application Developer | Russmedia Tech Pvt Ltd
May 2016 – December 2016 | Schwarzach, Austria

• Enhanced internal tools for Austria’s real estate market by integrating new JavaScript libraries.
• Managed client communications, following Agile methodologies to deliver projects on time.
• Migrated legacy code to modern frameworks, improving system efficiency.

Application Developer | OfficeBeacon LLC
April 2014 – April 2016

• Developed a product management plugin for integrating different projects.
• Integrated Solr search to improve product search performance for users.
• Created a generic product import tool with data validation and mapping features.
• Core developer for APIs, ensuring seamless communication between projects.

Key Projects

• ZoodPay & ZoodMall: E-commerce Marketplace and Buy-Now-Pay-Later system in CIS and MENA regions.
  Technologies: Laravel, GoLang, Kafka, Redis, MySQL, Docker, Kubernetes.
• ParkStreet: Alcohol global supply chain solution.
  Technologies: Symfony, Laravel, Redis, AWS, Angular, Automation RPA.
• VerificationsCanada: Online criminal record check services.
  Technologies: PHP, CodeIgnitor, Monetico Payment Gateway, JQuery, Bootstrap.
• Real Estate Austria (Laendleimmo): Largest real estate platform in Austria.
  Technologies: PHP, Symfony, Solr, MySQL, Jenkins, Memcache.
• ROEL (Canada) & The Magnet Group: Product showcase applications.
  Technologies: PHP, Symfony, Redis, Solr, PostgreSQL, JSON API, JQuery.

Education

B.E. Information Science and Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University, 2012
Belgaum, Karnataka

Higher Secondary
Gujarat Secondary & Higher Secondary Education Board, 2007
Gujarat