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  • API Development
  • Database Development
  • Engineering
  • Order Processing
  • PostgreSQL
  • Redis
  • Responsive Web Design
  • Software Development

Services

  • Backend Engineer

    $15/hr Starting at $25 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    Backend Engineer specializing in Golang for building scalable, high performance systems. I design and implement REST and gRPC APIs, background workers, and event driven services with a focus on clean...

    API DevelopmentDatabase DevelopmentEngineeringOrder ProcessingPostgreSQL

About

Software Engineer with 3+ Years experience

Hi, I am Haikal Tahar, a Software Engineer with strong startup experience and a proven track record of building internal systems from zero to production. I enjoy working in fast-paced environments where ideas turn into real products, with a strong focus on clean architecture, scalability, and user experience. I have worked with early-stage startups, building internal platforms from 0 to 1 that support real business operations. In several projects, I also took on technical lead responsibilities, contributing to system design, tooling decisions, and development workflows while collaborating closely with product and business teams. What I Do Best Web Application Development Building responsive, high-performance web applications using modern frameworks such as React, Next.js, and Vue.js, with a focus on maintainability and long-term scalability. UI/UX Implementation Turning product ideas into clean, intuitive interfaces using Figma, Headless UI, and Tailwind CSS, ensuring consistent design and strong usability across devices. Backend & API Development Designing and building backend services and APIs using Golang and Node.js frameworks including Hono.js, Express.js, and NestJS. Experienced in authentication, API design, third-party integrations for production systems and distributed system. System & DevOps Ownership Setting up CI/CD pipelines, testing, and deployment workflows using Docker, Playwright, and SonarQube, reducing deployment time by up to 60 percent. Key Achievements Built internal startup systems from 0 to 1 used by internal teams to support daily operations. Delivered insurance receipting systems and e-invoice platforms in production environments. Reduced deployment times by 60 percent through automation and containerization. Led and contributed to modern web platforms with strong emphasis on performance, usability, and code quality. Why Work With Me I have professional experience working full-time in a corporate environment as well as hands-on experience in startups and freelance projects. I am comfortable owning projects end to end, from requirements and system design to implementation and deployment. I deliver production-quality work that meets enterprise standards while maintaining the speed and flexibility required in startup environments.