zuddin. Backend / WP Engineer

// curriculum vitae

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Zahid Uddin

Senior Software Engineer · PHP Backend & WordPress Specialist

Mirpur-11, Dhaka, Bangladesh · Open to Worldwide Remote (US / EU / APAC)

// Professional Summary

Senior Backend Engineer with 8+ years of commercial experience designing, building, and optimizing scalable PHP and WordPress platforms. Proven expertise in custom Full Site Editing (FSE) themes, custom Gutenberg blocks with ACF Pro, REST API architectures, Redis object caching, and database performance tuning. Successfully delivered 18+ client platforms across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

// Technical Expertise

Backend & Languages: PHP 8.x (OOP), MySQL, MariaDB, Laravel, REST APIs, JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js
WordPress & CMS: Custom Themes, Custom Plugins, Gutenberg, ACF Pro, WooCommerce, Headless WP, WP-CLI
Caching & Infrastructure: Redis Object Cache, OPcache, Cloudflare CDN, BunnyCDN, NGINX, Apache, Docker
Tools & Workflows: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, Query Monitor, Lighthouse (CWV), Jira, Agile / Scrum

// Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer — Mediusware Ltd

March 2024 — Present

Dhaka, Bangladesh (Hybrid / Global Projects)

  • Lead backend-focused WordPress architecture for enterprise client builds, custom themes, and bespoke plugins.
  • Implemented high-performance caching layers using Redis Object Cache and Cloudflare Edge Rules, cutting response times below 100ms.
  • Designed dynamic content systems with Gutenberg and ACF Pro for large-scale publishing workflows.
  • Translate Figma design requirements into pixel-accurate, accessible, and performant solutions.

Software Engineer — BluBird Interactive Ltd

April 2022 — March 2024

Dhaka, Bangladesh

  • Built custom WordPress themes and plugins with clean OOP PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript.
  • Designed custom post types, taxonomies, meta fields, custom WP_Query pipelines, and action hooks.
  • Integrated third-party APIs connecting WordPress platforms with CRM, ERP, and payment systems.
  • Collaborated in Agile sprints using Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, and GitHub.

Backend Developer — Dynamicflow IT

March 2020 — February 2022

Dhaka, Bangladesh

  • Developed and maintained custom WordPress e-commerce websites with focus on scalability and security.
  • Improved Core Web Vitals, SEO, and UX through backend and template optimizations.
  • Managed concurrent client delivery pipelines within tight deadlines.

Backend Developer — Northern University

February 2018 — March 2020

Dhaka, Bangladesh

  • Built university admission portals using Laravel + Vue.js to streamline high-volume seasonal enrollment.
  • Maintained and optimized university web platforms, ensuring high uptime and database reliability.
  • Configured LMS capabilities and integrated student record backend modules.

// Education & Academic Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Northern University Bangladesh

2016 — 2019

Diploma in Computer Engineering

Ahsanullah Institute of Technical & Vocational Education (AITVET)

2011 — 2015