Arqam Muhammad — Principal Software Engineer & Tech Lead

About Me

Principal Engineer
& Tech Lead

Available for Remote Opportunities Worldwide

If you're here, you're probably looking for someone who can build, lead, and ship — not just talk about it.

Principal Software Engineer and Tech Lead with 9+ years of experience building scalable, cloud-native software products across Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East. I specialise in full-stack JavaScript ecosystems (Node.js, React, Angular, TypeScript) and modern cloud architectures on AWS — serverless, GraphQL APIs, and event-driven systems.

I have delivered products end-to-end, from architecture decisions to production deployments. Beyond engineering, I lead distributed teams, drive technical strategy, and mentor engineers at every level. I run CodeWithArqam — a portfolio & blog for the engineering community.

9+Years Exp.

20+Projects

5Companies

4Countries

40% Faster Mobile TTM

Reduced mobile time-to-market by ~40% through shared React Native codebases

Led Teams of 9 Engineers

Delivering products for US, EU, and Middle East markets — on time, on spec

5+ Countries Onsite

Conducted onsite project discoveries across 5+ countries; Level 4 JS Trainer

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Technical Skills

My Tech
Arsenal

A decade of hands-on experience across the full stack — from pixel-perfect frontends to AWS infrastructure.

Node.js / TypeScript95%

Angular / React / Next.js90%

AWS Cloud Architecture88%

GraphQL / REST APIs93%

SQL + NoSQL Databases90%

Docker / Terraform / CI/CD83%

Engineering Leadership92%

Frontend

Angular React Next.js TypeScript RxJS GraphQL Tailwind CSS

Backend

Node.js NestJS Express.js Loopback 4 Python Ruby on Rails .NET / C# REST & GraphQL

Cloud & DevOps

AWS Lambda ECS / EKS EC2 / RDS / S3 DynamoDB Cognito / Amplify GCP Docker Terraform CI/CD

Databases

PostgreSQL MongoDB MySQL Redis DynamoDB Amazon S3 MS SQL Server

Architecture

Microservices Serverless Event-Driven SOA DDD Multi-Tenancy

Career

Work Experience

Tkxel Portugal LDACurrent

Principal Software Engineer | Tech Lead | Pre-Sales Engineer

Oct 2022 – Present • Lisbon, Portugal

Leading development of scalable web and cloud solutions, improving system performance by 30% through back-end and API optimizations. Managing multiple concurrent projects, running JS bootcamps (Level 4 Trainer), conducting technical pre-sales, and mentoring a growing engineering team.

Node.js 18Angular 17TypeScriptAWS LambdaGraphQLDynamoDBAmplify

Tkxel LLC

Senior Software Engineer

Jun 2021 – Oct 2022 • Remote

Built the Centraleyes cyber-risk platform on a fully serverless AWS stack — handling Lambda functions, DynamoDB data modelling, Angular UI, and GraphQL APIs for 100+ compliance frameworks.

AngularNode.jsAWS ServerlessDynamoDBGraphQLSNS / SQS

SoftCircles LTD

Senior Software Engineer | Team Lead

Oct 2018 – Jun 2021 • Brooklyn, NY — Remote

Led a team of up to 9 members across multiple products. Improved delivery timelines by 20% via structured PR reviews and collaboration. Architected SPEDPro, AOTutor, KeepItFresh, Abloh, and LockAnyTime.

Node.jsAngular 8ReactReact NativeMySQLMongoDBPostgreSQL

Adnare LTD

Software Engineer

Aug 2017 – Sep 2018 • Redmond, WA — Remote

Managed coding, design, layout, and full database for the Sheikh Zayed Hospital healthcare management project including patient management, billing, and reporting modules.

.NET / C#MS SQL ServerPostgreSQL

Wateen Telecom LLC

Associate Software Engineer

Jun 2016 – Jul 2017 • Abu Dhabi, UAE

Backend API development, bug fixing, and database query optimisation in the telecom domain.

.NET / C#MySQL

Portfolio

Featured Projects

Enterprise-grade products across fintech, health-tech, HR, and cybersecurity.

May 2025 – Present

Epilogue Systems

Digital Adoption Platform · DAP

Enterprise DAP simplifying how users learn complex software — auto-generates documentation via OPUS Recorder and delivers real-time in-app guidance. Microservices + serverless on ECS/EKS.

Node.jsAngularAWS ECS/EKSMongoDBTerraform

Aug 2021 – Apr 2025

Centraleyes

Cyber Risk & Compliance Management

Cloud-native risk platform with 100+ pre-populated compliance frameworks, automated orchestration, real-time risk dashboards, and single-day customer onboarding.

AngularNodeJSAWS LambdaDynamoDBGraphQL

View Project

Nov 2022 – Aug 2023

RTS — RealTime IT

HR Tech · Recruitment Platform

Multi-tenant onboarding platform covering hiring workflows, interview scheduling, government forms, and background verification via First Advantage with multi-schema PostgreSQL.

Ruby on RailsAngular 14PostgreSQLMulti-tenancy

Jun – Dec 2024

OpenSourceCM

Contract Lifecycle Management

Contract management system automating the entire lifecycle from drafting & negotiation to tracking & renewal — improving compliance and reducing revenue loss.

Node.jsAngularJS

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Mar 2019 – Jun 2021

SPEDPro

Special Education · Texas State

Statewide case management for special-needs students in Texas — connecting teachers, parents, diagnosticians, and government agencies for goal-based individual study plans.

Node.jsExpress.jsMySQL

Aug 2020 – Jan 2021

KeepItFresh

Digital Inventory Management

Mobile + web platform for distributors to track inventory from suppliers to customers, with online payment integration for complete supply-chain and financial visibility.

JavaScriptNode.jsReact Native

Learning Platform

Learn Modern
Engineering at
CodeWithArqam

A platform I built to share real-world engineering knowledge — from Node.js internals and AWS architecture to system design patterns and TypeScript best practices.

Node.js, NestJS & TypeScript deep-dives

AWS Cloud architecture & serverless tutorials

System design & microservices patterns

Real-world project walkthroughs & code labs

Visit CodeWithArqam

codewitharqam.com

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Recommendations

What Colleagues Say

Genuine feedback from teammates, managers & clients.

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He brings a consistently positive energy and approaches every task with care, professionalism, and a genuine desire to deliver quality results. What really sets Arqam apart is his willingness to help others grow — always ready to offer support. Extremely polite, approachable, and endlessly helpful.

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Natalia Zielinska

Digital Wingman @ Tkxel · Nov 2025

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Arqam has been incredibly patient and supportive — consistently taking time to explain concepts clearly and guide through challenges without hesitation. Beyond his strong technical skills, he has a standout work ethic and is readily available when you need him.

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Emil Bero

Software Engineer · MSSE @ Drexel Univ. · Nov 2025

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I was consistently impressed by his professionalism, deep knowledge, and technical skills. His strong sense of responsibility and leadership in code development make him a valuable asset to any team. I highly recommend Arqam — he will bring great value wherever he contributes.

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Jay Yehuda Raz

CTO | CISO · May 2025

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I had the pleasure of working closely with him — first as a senior developer and later as team leader over four years. I witnessed his professional growth, technical expertise, and natural leadership abilities firsthand. Arqam consistently demonstrated exceptional commitment to his work.

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Ofir Nadav

R&D Team Leader @ Centraleyes · May 2025

Open Source

NPM Packages &
Publications

npm package

js-bunch

A comprehensive JavaScript utility library offering helper functions for diverse needs — from array manipulation to date utilities. Helps developers accomplish common tasks efficiently with minimal boilerplate.

View on NPM

npm package

expressjs-mvc-generator

Express.js MVC boilerplate generator — scaffolds multi-database connections and organises code into clean MVC folders, accelerating project setup and enforcing consistent structure.

View on NPM

Research Paper

Published Research

Published a peer-reviewed research paper during MPhil studies at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore — focused on software engineering methodologies and scalable architecture.

UET Lahore · 2020–2022

Education

MPhil Engineering & Technology

Post-graduate degree from the University of Engineering and Technology Lahore — one of Pakistan's top-ranked engineering universities. Focused on software systems research and architecture.

UET Lahore

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