About Me
I'm Salem Saber, a Senior Backend Engineer with 9 years of expertise in building scalable, high-performance backend solutions. I possess a strong foundation in writing clean, maintainable code and developing robust systems that serve hundreds of thousands of users.
My problem-solving abilities shine in SaaS environments, where I excel at independently delivering top-notch solutions. I have extensive experience in PHP, Laravel, and modern DevOps practices, with proven results including reducing delivery times by 180% and supporting 300% user traffic growth.
I'm passionate about collaboration, code reviews, task analysis, and mentoring new hires to foster a culture of best practices and continuous improvement. My expertise includes containerization with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure optimization.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
October 6 University, Egypt
September 2015 - March 2021
Selected Projects
A curated selection of backend systems, integrations, and infrastructure projects demonstrating scalable design and operational excellence.
SaaS E-Learning Platform
- •Led the development of a scalable e-learning platform supporting thousands of concurrent users
- •Implemented interactive course content, quizzes, and progress tracking features
- •Set up monitoring and alerting systems to ensure high availability and performance
Modular CRM Backend System
- •Developed a modular CRM backend system using PHP and Laravel, enabling easy integration of new features and services
- •Optimized database queries and implemented caching strategies to enhance system performance and scalability
- •Collaborated with front-end developers to design RESTful APIs for seamless data exchange
High-Traffic REST API for E-Commerce System
- •Designed and implemented a high-traffic REST API for an e-commerce platform using PHP and Laravel
- •Optimized API endpoints for performance, reducing response times by 40%
- •Integrated third-party payment gateways and shipping services to enhance user experience
Admin Dashboard & Reporting API
- •Developed an admin dashboard and reporting API for a SaaS application using PHP and Laravel
- •Implemented data visualization features to provide insights into user behavior and system performance
- •Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions on time
Real-Time Fleet Tracking & Telemetry Backend
- •Built a real-time fleet tracking and telemetry backend system using PHP and Laravel
- •Implemented WebSocket communication for real-time data updates and notifications
- •Optimized data storage and retrieval processes to handle large volumes of telemetry data efficiently
Subscription & Billing Management Service
- •Created a subscription and billing management service for a SaaS platform using PHP and Laravel
- •Integrated with payment gateways to handle recurring billing and invoicing
- •Implemented robust error handling and logging mechanisms to ensure system reliability
Professional Experience
9 years of backend engineering expertise, building scalable solutions and leading technical teams
Senior Backend Engineer
Afaqy
- •Design and implement new features following company architecture and guidelines
- •Interact with hardware and software to produce real time results
- •Lead backend development initiatives using modern PHP frameworks
- •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions
Senior Backend Engineer
Trufla
- •Designed high-availability solutions, achieving 99.99% uptime for critical services through redundancy and failover strategies
- •Enhanced database design to ensure seamless scalability, optimizing performance and efficiency
- •Implemented a scalable backend architecture that supported a 300% increase in user traffic over 6 months
- •Ensured seamless user experience during rapid growth phases
Backend Engineer
Qafeer
- •Successfully containerized applications using Docker that impact 180% in delivery date, streamlining deployment and scaling processes
- •Improve business model to satisfy over 500K users in 3 months
- •Identified cost-saving measures, reducing infrastructure costs by 50% while maintaining optimal system performance
- •Established robust CI/CD pipelines for faster deployment cycles
Backend Engineer
Invstoc
- •Monitoring servers reduce cost by 20% in 4 months by doing query optimization and improve services
- •Develop and deploy new integrations in stock market to improve performance and ensure availability
- •Implemented performance monitoring and optimization strategies
- •Built robust APIs for financial data processing
Backend Engineer
Egy Connect
- •Develop and maintain custom web apps with native PHP and custom-made PHP framework
- •Improved customer satisfaction over 150% for delivered software
- •Established a robust continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline, reducing release features in 2 weeks
- •Built scalable web applications from scratch using custom PHP frameworks
Technical Skills
Comprehensive expertise in backend development, DevOps practices, and scalable system architecture
Programming Languages
Frameworks & Runtime
SQL Databases
NoSQL Databases
Operating Systems
DevOps & Infrastructure
Caching & Performance
Testing & Tools
Development Expertise & Methodologies
Core Strengths
Technical Leadership
- • Mentoring and coaching new hires
- • Code review and quality assurance
- • Task analysis and project management
- • Architecture design and implementation
Performance Optimization
- • Reduced delivery time by 180%
- • Supported 300% user traffic growth
- • Achieved 99.99% system uptime
- • Cost reduction through optimization
Get In Touch
Ready to build scalable backend solutions? Let's discuss your next project and how I can help bring your ideas to life.
Contact Information
Phone
+20 114 036 6864GitHub
github.com/salem-saber© 2025 Salem Saber. All rights reserved.