Experienced in building production-ready software.

I am a Senior Backend Engineer and Full-Stack Developer specializing in PHP and Laravel. Over more than a decade in web development, I have worked on scalable web applications, enterprise platforms, APIs and data-driven systems.

My core strength is backend engineering, including REST API design, database optimization, system architecture, third-party integrations and performance tuning. I also work across the frontend using Vue.js, React.js, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, TailwindCSS and Bootstrap.

Throughout my career, I have worked on enterprise applications, e-commerce platforms, CRM systems, affiliate platforms and custom CMS solutions. I enjoy taking complex requirements and turning them into reliable, maintainable software.

I have also worked with distributed teams across the USA, UK and Middle East, using Git-based workflows, Agile methodologies and modern remote collaboration tools.

Ghulam Murtaza

Senior Backend Engineer
  • Location: Lahore, Pakistan
  • Experience: 10+ Years
  • Primary Stack: PHP / Laravel
  • Focus: APIs & Scalable Systems
  • Databases: MySQL / PostgreSQL
  • Education: BS Computer Science

Core expertise.

My experience covers the complete lifecycle of modern web applications, from architecture and backend development to frontend interfaces, integrations and deployment.

PHP & Laravel

More than 10 years of PHP experience with strong expertise in Laravel, backend architecture and production-ready applications.

REST APIs

Designing and integrating RESTful APIs and connecting applications with third-party services and platforms.

Database Engineering

MySQL and PostgreSQL development, query optimization, data modeling and performance-focused database work.

Frontend Development

Building responsive interfaces with Vue.js, React.js, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, TailwindCSS and Bootstrap.

Cloud & DevOps

Experience with AWS, Docker, GitHub, Bitbucket and Git-based development workflows.

Delivery & Scaling

Helping teams ship reliable features, optimize performance and improve maintainability across product lifecycles.

Career journey.

2022 — Present

Senior Full-Stack Developer

Independent Consultant · Remote

Delivering Laravel applications, API architecture, SaaS platforms and frontend enhancements for clients across multiple industries.

2018 — 2022

Lead Backend Engineer

Product & SaaS Teams · Lahore

Built scalable backend systems, payment integrations, reporting tools and platform features for customer-facing applications.

2013 — 2018

Web Developer

ArrowLink Pvt Ltd · Lahore

Created shopping cart websites, CMS modules, integrations and custom web solutions using PHP and MySQL.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Management & Technology
2012

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