Senior Software Engineer | Tech Leader | Problem Solver
With 8+ years of experience building scalable software and leading cross-functional teams, I specialize in backend development, system optimization, and agile project delivery. Passionate about writing clean code and mentoring engineers to drive innovation.
Core competencies refined through 8+ years of practice:
| Category | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Languages | PHP, JavaScript, Node.js |
| Frameworks | Laravel (v4.2–v10), Socket.IO |
| Databases | MySQL, Redis |
| Tools/DevOps | Git, Linux, Docker, DigitalOcean, SSDLC |
| Methodologies | Agile, Scrum, Test-Driven Development (TDD) |
| Leadership | Team Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration |
| Familiar With | Flutter, Go, Ruby on Rails, Python/Django |
Key roles and accomplishments from my career journey:
Inovola.co.uk / Zid.sa
Sep 2022 – Present
- Contributing to a large-scale enterprise project, developing/maintaining Software Design Documents (SDD) and Product Requirement Documents (PRD).
- Collaborated with planning teams to enhance user journeys and optimize performance.
- Achievements:
- Merged 150+ Pull Requests to production.
- Achieved 90% unit test coverage for features.
- Reduced API response time by 40% for critical endpoints.
Kickstartinteractive
2019 – 2022
- Led Agile ceremonies to align stakeholders, plan quarterly goals, and manage project backlogs.
- Supported teams with complex problem-solving and maintained cross-team communication.
- Achievements:
- Successfully documented business logic in comprehensive SRS (Software Requirements Specification).
- Improved team productivity by 25% through streamlined Agile practices.
Kickstartinteractive
2016 – 2019
- Coached project teams to maintain high-quality standards and led code reviews.
- Designed database schemas and collaborated with product managers to define project pipelines.
- Achievements:
- Successfully launched 10+ client projects, driving revenue growth.
Kickstartinteractive
2013 – 2016
- Developed 15+ new features for existing projects and migrated legacy systems (e.g., CodeIgniter → Laravel).
- Refactored WordPress sites into Laravel applications and optimized database performance.
Formal validation of skills and methodologies:
- Google Project Management (Coursera, 2021)
- SCRUM Development (ALISON, 2021)
- Data Science Diploma (Institute of Management Professionals, 2020)
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/u/youssef-jad
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +201212900081
- Location: Zayed, Egypt
- Transition to a Staff/Principal Engineer role focusing on architectural leadership.
- Mentor 20+ junior developers through open-source and internal training programs.
- Explore cloud-native technologies (AWS/GCP) to expand infrastructure expertise.