Open to remote work Senior Software Engineer
Product-minded · 3x AWS Certified · Remote-ready

Saith Waqas Ali

Senior Software Engineer who turns complex ideas into fast, reliable products. I build with React, Next.js, Node.js, AI, Web3 and AWS — and ship on time for remote teams across the US, UK, UAE and Europe.

  • 5+Years shipping
  • 300K+Users on my apps
  • 100+Global clients
React & Next.js Node.js & NestJS AI Automations & Integrations Web3 & Smart Contracts 3x AWS Certified SaaS · Fintech · Healthcare Open to Remote Work
Clean Architecture Performance-First Code Reviews & Mentoring CI/CD Pipelines Accessible by Default Async Remote Teamwork

I care about the details users never see — clean architecture, fast pages and code that teams actually enjoy working in.

I started in 2021 as a UI/UX developer, turning designs into pixel-perfect interfaces. Since then I’ve grown into leading frontend teams and owning full-stack Web3 products — from product decisions and architecture to APIs, cloud infrastructure and the release itself.

I’ve mentored junior developers, led code reviews, and set up coding standards and CI/CD pipelines that three engineering teams now use. I work comfortably async across time zones: clear updates, honest estimates, no surprises.

Currently Leading the Kresus mini-apps at TekHQS — full-stack, Web3 and AI, for 185K+ users.

See where I've shipped
  • 25+ Production apps shipped for clients and product teams
  • 30% Revenue growth on the Products I lead
  • 40% Faster Core Web Vitals through performance work
  • 60% Of freelance clients came back for more work

The toolkit

Languages, frameworks and infrastructure I use to design, ship and operate systems in production.

01

Languages

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Solidity
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • SQL
02

Frontend

  • React.js
  • Next.js
  • Vue.js
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Redux
  • React Query
  • GSAP
  • Framer Motion
03

Backend

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • NestJS
  • REST APIs
  • GraphQL
  • MongoDB
  • PostgreSQL
04

Web3

  • Web3.js
  • Ethers.js
  • RainbowKit
  • Wagmi
  • Web3Auth
  • Smart contracts
05

AI & Automation

  • LLM APIs
  • AI Agents
  • RAG
  • Chatbots
  • Workflow Automation
  • API Integrations
06

Cloud & DevOps

  • AWS
  • EC2
  • S3
  • CloudFront
  • RDS
  • Lambda
  • Docker
  • CI/CD
07

Tools & Practices

  • Git
  • GitHub Actions
  • ESLint
  • Prettier
  • Formik
  • Yup
  • Accessibility
✦ AWS Pro

AWS Certified

Solutions Architect Professional — with hands-on work across modern cloud products and production deployments.

  • AWS
  • Cloud architecture
  1. California, United States · Remote

    Senior Software Engineer — Full-Stack & Web3

    TekHQS

    • Leading full-stack and multichain Web3 development for DeFi products, with a focus on secure wallet interactions, Solidity development, and smart contract integrations.
    • Currently managing and leading the Kresus consumer mini-apps business at Kresus, where revenue-generating mini-apps deliver wallet experiences and smart contract use cases for consumer-facing flows on World and Base, with over 185,000 users and growing.
    • Increased mini-apps revenue by 30% through product iteration, feature delivery, and better conversion-focused user journeys.
    • Rebuilt the whole mini-app infrastructure for modern mini-kit and contract use cases, eliminating previous side effects and improving reliability across the stack.
    • Developed 3 internal dashboards for monitoring third-party service uptime/down status, managing Kresus wallets, and overseeing mini-app infrastructure health and operations.
    • React.js
    • Next.js
    • Node.js
    • NestJS
    • Web3
    • MongoDB
    • PostgreSQL
  2. US, UK, UAE, Europe · Remote

    Full Stack Engineer (Freelance)

    Independent · Remote clients worldwide

    • Worked with 100+ international clients and earned 100+ client reviews across development builds, AWS training, and coding mentorship.
    • Built and shipped 25+ production-ready web applications for clients across US, UK, UAE and Europe, achieving 95%+ on-time delivery and a 60% client return rate.
    • Developed full-stack solutions using React.js, Vue.js, Node.js, Express, and NestJS, deployed on AWS with CI/CD pipelines.
    • Improved SEO and Core Web Vitals through performance tuning, accessibility-first design, and cross-device optimization.
    • React.js
    • Vue.js
    • Node.js
    • NestJS
    • AWS
    • CI/CD
  3. Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

    Senior Frontend Engineer & Team Lead

    Code Encoders

    • Led frontend architecture for BlockMedPro, a blockchain-powered healthcare platform serving 10K+ users, implementing wallet-based KYC, SAR modules, and secure GP records using Web3Auth, RainbowKit, and Wagmi.
    • Built Live Discount, a Hebrew live-shopping platform, end to end in Next.js and TypeScript — multi-language with full right-to-left support, advanced custom GSAP animations and embedded iframe graphics.
    • Delivered 2 premium NFT platforms with tiered utility logic, real-time wallet interactions, and responsive UIs using React.js, Tailwind, and Redux.
    • Optimized Core Web Vitals scores by 40% using lazy loading, code-splitting, and efficient data fetching via React Query.
    • Mentored 5 junior developers and set code review, accessibility, and CI/CD standards across the team.
    • React.js
    • Next.js
    • TypeScript
    • GSAP
    • Tailwind
    • Redux
    • Web3Auth
    • Wagmi
    • React Query
  4. Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

    Senior Frontend Engineer (Part-time)

    Next Bridge System

    • Architected the frontend for My E-Assistant ERP SaaS platform with 5K+ active users, integrating REST APIs and interactive charts that improved data clarity by 50%.
    • Built the Vue.js frontend for SelfShipLabel, a US shipping platform for comparing FedEx, DHL, UPS and USPS rates and printing labels.
    • Built modern, responsive UIs with Vue.js and React.js, driving a 35% increase in user engagement through improved UX.
    • Reduced page load times by 25% through performance optimization, code splitting, and best-practice patterns.
    • Vue.js
    • React.js
    • ERP
    • Charts
    • Performance
  5. Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

    Frontend Developer (Contract)

    Hashed System

    • Built 3 marketing websites and a large internal ERP SaaS for nStyle International, a Dubai-based luxury beauty group, using React.js and Next.js.
    • Developed dynamic, high-performance web applications using React.js, Vue.js, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
    • Integrated RESTful APIs to improve real-time backend communication and reduce user-facing errors by 30%.
    • Collaborated with designers and backend engineers to ensure design consistency and cross-device responsiveness.
    • React.js
    • Next.js
    • Vue.js
    • REST
    • Responsive UI
  6. Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

    UI/UX Developer

    BlankSlate Technologies

    • Built clean, structured web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, Sass, and JavaScript for rapid prototyping.
    • Developed component-based UIs with React.js fundamentals, building responsive layouts and reusable components.
    • HTML5
    • CSS3
    • Sass
    • React.js

Selected work

Products and platforms I’ve built across Web3, healthcare, logistics and SaaS — from revenue-generating mini-apps and live-shopping platforms to NFT launches, shipping platforms and internal ERPs for global clients.

012026 — Present
  • Leading revenue-generating Kresus consumer mini-apps on World and Base for 185,000+ users
  • Building wallet interactions, Solidity smart contracts, and multichain DeFi product flows
  • Rebuilt mini-app infrastructure for modern mini-kit use cases and increased revenue by 30%

TekHQS · Senior Software Engineer — Full-Stack & Web3

Kresus Mini-Apps

Revenue-generating consumer mini-apps with wallet integrations, smart contracts, and reliable infrastructure across World and Base.

  • Web3
  • Solidity
  • DeFi
  • World + Base
Live
022024 — 2026
  • Wallet-based KYC, SAR workflows, and secure GP record flows for a blockchain healthcare platform
  • Served 10K+ users with a production-grade frontend designed around trust, clarity, and security
  • Built with React.js, Tailwind, Redux, and Web3 auth tooling for real-time user journeys

Code Encoders · Senior Frontend Engineer & Team Lead

BlockMedPro

Blockchain-powered healthcare platform with secure wallet-based access, KYC, and patient data workflows.

  • React.js
  • Web3Auth
  • Wagmi
  • Healthcare
Live
032024 — 2026
  • Live-shopping platform where brands sell through live broadcasts with limited-time deals
  • Built A→Z in Next.js + TypeScript with a multi-language system and full right-to-left Hebrew
  • Advanced custom GSAP animations and embedded iframe graphics

Code Encoders · Senior Frontend Engineer & Team Lead

Live Discount

A live-shopping platform: brands go live with time-limited deals and viewers buy straight from the broadcast.

  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • GSAP
  • i18n · RTL
Live
042024 — 2026
  • Premium NFT platform experiences with tiered utility logic and wallet-first interactivity
  • Responsive, high-availability frontend experiences optimized for conversion and engagement
  • Strong visual polish and reusable UI patterns across multiple brand surfaces

Code Encoders · NFT Product Experience

Golden Years & Infinity Global

Two premium NFT launches with wallet interactions, utility tiers, and responsive UIs.

  • NFT
  • React.js
  • Tailwind
  • Wallet UX
052023 — 2026
  • US shipping platform with instant quotes across FedEx, DHL, UPS and USPS
  • Vue.js customer flow: shipment details → courier → secure payment → printable label
  • Responsive, conversion-focused UI — rates in seconds, no sign-up needed

Next Bridge System · Senior Frontend Engineer

SelfShipLabel

A US shipping platform to compare carrier rates, pay online and print labels in minutes.

  • Vue.js
  • Logistics
  • Payments
  • USA
Live
062023 — 2024
  • 3 brand marketing websites for a Dubai-based luxury beauty & grooming group
  • A large internal ERP SaaS for running operations across the group’s branches
  • Built with React.js and Next.js, integrated with REST APIs

Hashed System · Frontend Developer

nStyle International

Marketing websites and an internal ERP SaaS for a luxury beauty group across the Middle East and Canada.

  • React.js
  • Next.js
  • ERP SaaS
  • Marketing sites
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How I can help

Open to remote work

Full-time remote roles, contracts, fixed-scope builds or 1:1 mentoring — for startups, agencies and product teams across the US, UK, UAE and Europe.

01

Full-stack product builds

SaaS platforms, dashboards and web apps from first commit to production — React.js / Next.js front ends on Node.js / NestJS APIs.

  • React.js
  • Next.js
  • NestJS
  • PostgreSQL
02

AI automations & integrations

Put LLMs to work in your product and operations — AI features, chatbots, agents and automated workflows wired into the tools your team already uses.

  • LLM APIs
  • AI Agents
  • RAG
  • Automation
03

Web3 & dApp engineering

Wallet onboarding, smart contract integration and multichain DeFi flows that non-crypto users can actually use.

  • Solidity
  • Wagmi
  • RainbowKit
  • Ethers.js
04

AWS architecture & DevOps

Cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines and production deployments, designed by a 3x AWS Certified engineer — Solutions Architect – Professional.

  • EC2 · S3 · RDS
  • Lambda
  • Docker
  • GitHub Actions
05

Performance & rescue

Slow pages, stubborn bugs, failing Core Web Vitals. I find the cause and fix it — past projects gained 40% on Core Web Vitals and shipped 45% smaller bundles.

  • Core Web Vitals
  • Debugging
  • Accessibility
06 5.0 ★ rated

AWS & coding mentorship

1:1 practical AWS training and certification prep, plus web development lessons in JavaScript, React and Node.js — tailored to where you are.

  • AWS exam prep
  • Hands-on labs
  • Web dev lessons

Ways to work together

  • Full-time remote roleSenior engineer on your team, US & EU hours
  • Contract / hourlyEmbedded in your team
  • Fixed-scope projectClear deliverables & timeline
  • 1:1 mentoringLive sessions, any time zone

Trusted by clients worldwide

100+ Client reviews across SaaS builds, Web3 products and AWS mentoring

Waqas has been an exceptional AWS trainer and mentor. He doesn’t just teach theory — he ensures you truly understand real-world architecture, best practices, and hands-on implementation.

nytangyUnited States · Repeat client AWS mentoring
  • ★★★★★

    “With the help and support of Waqas Ali I was able to pass my AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam today.”

    rsapropertyPhilippinesAWS mentoring

  • ★★★★★

    “Has deep knowledge of underlying concepts, can help in a variety of frontend topics.”

    praripaIndiaCoding lessons

  • ★★★★★

    “He replies immediately whenever I ask something, he did a great job. I will definitely recommend him to my friends.”

    sarahfa1QatarAWS mentoring

  • ★★★★★

    “Waqas has a very structured and detailed approach to his teaching which makes it easy to follow and understand the AWS concepts.”

    rsapropertyPhilippines · Repeat clientAWS mentoring

  • ★★★★★

    “It was really nice to get things done with Waqas. Going to order more lectures from him here.”

    stormbergIndiaCoding lessons

  • ★★★★★

    “I’ve ordered multiple times and every time he delivers.”

    nytangyUnited States · Repeat clientAWS mentoring

  • ★★★★★

    “Great AWS tutor. If you need to prepare for the AWS exam, choose this guy.”

    aaroharjuFinland · Repeat clientAWS mentoring

  • ★★★★★

    “I’m happy with my progress. I passed my cert exam.”

    controlallmusicUnited States · Repeat clientAWS mentoring

  • ★★★★★

    “Really good tutor and able to work with you in order to understand where you are.”

    kristipherrUnited StatesAWS mentoring

  • ★★★★★

    “I was pleased with all the knowledge. … I believe with a knowledgeable tutor it will help you spend your time more efficiently.”

    controlallmusicUnited StatesAWS mentoring

  • ★★★★★

    “Very good instructor and helpful.”

    halgamedQatarAWS mentoring

  • ★★★★★

    “Excellent tutor. I will surely recommend him to anyone.”

    aaroharjuFinlandAWS mentoring

Certified & always learning

  • 01

    AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

    Amazon Web Services · Professional

    Certification
  • 02

    AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

    Amazon Web Services · Associate · Certified 2x

    Certification
  • 03

    AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

    Amazon Web Services · Foundational · Certified 3x

    Certification
  • 04

    Meta Full-Stack Certified Developer

    Meta

    Certification
  • 05

    Solidity Smart Contract Developer

    Cyfrin Updraft

    Certification
  • 06

    BS Computer Science

    Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore

    Degree

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01 · TekHQS · 2026 — Present · Senior Software Engineer — Full-Stack & Web3

Kresus Mini-Apps

Revenue-generating consumer mini-apps inside the World and Base ecosystems — wallet experiences and smart contract use cases for everyday users.

Kresus Mini Apps live site on desktop
Kresus Mini Apps live site on mobile
The live site · desktop & mobile

The challenge

The mini-app business needed to grow revenue while its original infrastructure carried side effects that made releases fragile — and the team had limited visibility into third-party services and wallet operations.

What I did

  • Took ownership of the Kresus consumer mini-apps business end to end.
  • Rebuilt the mini-app infrastructure for modern mini-kit and smart contract use cases, removing the previous side effects.
  • Shipped conversion-focused product iterations and new features across World and Base.
  • Built 3 internal dashboards: third-party uptime monitoring, Kresus wallet management, and mini-app infrastructure health.
  • React.js
  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • NestJS
  • Solidity
  • MongoDB
  • PostgreSQL

02 · Code Encoders · 2024 — 2026 · Senior Frontend Engineer & Team Lead

BlockMedPro

A blockchain-powered healthcare platform with wallet-based identity, KYC and secure patient records.

BlockMedPro live site on desktop
BlockMedPro live site on mobile
The live site · desktop & mobile

The challenge

Healthcare data demands strict identity checks and airtight security, but patients and GPs aren’t crypto users. The product had to feel as simple as a normal web app while running on wallets and on-chain records.

What I did

  • Led the frontend architecture and team; mentored 5 junior developers.
  • Built wallet-based KYC, SAR modules, secure GP records and data uploads with Web3Auth, RainbowKit and Wagmi.
  • Engineered real-time admin dashboards with interactive data visualisation.
  • Set code review, WCAG 2.1 accessibility and CI/CD standards; optimised with lazy loading, code-splitting and React Query.
  • React.js
  • Tailwind
  • Redux
  • React Query
  • Web3Auth
  • RainbowKit
  • Wagmi

03 · Code Encoders · 2024 — 2026 · Senior Frontend Engineer & Team Lead

Live Discount

A Hebrew live-shopping platform: brands go live with limited-time deals, and viewers buy straight from the broadcast — on the site and across social channels.

Live Discount live site on desktop
Live Discount live site on mobile
The live site · desktop & mobile

The challenge

Live shopping has to feel as exciting as TV and as easy as a normal store — in Hebrew, right to left, on every device — while live events, store slots and time-limited deals change by the minute.

What I did

  • Built the complete website from scratch in Next.js and TypeScript.
  • Implemented a multi-language system with full right-to-left Hebrew support.
  • Created advanced custom GSAP animations for the landing and live-event experience.
  • Integrated embedded iframe graphics alongside the live broadcasts.
  • Built the journeys for live events, private lives, stores, and buyer and store sign-up.
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • GSAP
  • i18n
  • RTL
  • iframes

04 · Code Encoders · 2024 — 2026 · NFT Product Experience

Golden Years & Infinity Global

Two premium NFT platforms where membership tiers unlock different utilities — with wallet state reflected live in the UI.

The challenge

Each brand needed a polished, high-trust launch experience where tiered utility logic, wallet connections and ownership checks work in real time on every device.

What I did

  • Implemented tiered utility logic and real-time wallet interactions.
  • Built responsive, reusable UI patterns across both brand surfaces.
  • Validated flows with Formik + Yup and enforced code quality with ESLint, Prettier and Husky.
  • React.js
  • Tailwind
  • Redux
  • Formik + Yup
  • Wallet UX

05 · Next Bridge System · 2023 — 2026 · Senior Frontend Engineer

SelfShipLabel

A US shipping platform where businesses and individuals compare carrier rates, pay online and print shipping labels — domestic and international.

SelfShipLabel live site on desktop
SelfShipLabel live site on mobile
The live site · desktop & mobile

The challenge

Shopping shipping rates across carriers is slow and confusing. Customers needed accurate quotes from their parcel details, a secure way to pay, and a ready-to-print label — without creating an account first.

What I did

  • Built the customer-facing frontend in Vue.js for a US-based client.
  • Implemented the core flow: shipment details → courier comparison → secure online payment → printable label.
  • Built responsive, conversion-focused pages that work on every device.
  • Optimised performance with code splitting and reusable components.
  • Vue.js
  • REST APIs
  • Payments
  • Logistics

06 · Hashed System · 2023 — 2024 · Frontend Developer (Contract)

nStyle International

The Dubai-headquartered group behind nStyle Beauty Lounge and Urban Male Lounge — luxury beauty and grooming brands with branches across the Middle East and Canada.

The challenge

A multi-brand, multi-branch business needed premium marketing sites that match its luxury positioning — and one internal system to run day-to-day operations across all its branches.

What I did

  • Built 3 marketing websites for the group’s brands with React.js and Next.js.
  • Developed the frontend of a large internal ERP SaaS used to manage operations.
  • Integrated RESTful APIs for real-time data, reducing user-facing errors by 30%.
  • Worked closely with designers and backend engineers for pixel-accurate, responsive UIs.
  • React.js
  • Next.js
  • REST APIs
  • ERP SaaS