Code That Scales
with Your Startup.
I design the architecture, write the code, and ship to production — from system design and API contracts to scalable frontends, cloud infrastructure, and AI-powered features. One engineer. Full ownership. Zero handoff friction.
Core Stack
TypeScript & JavaScript
Primary language across every layer — frontend, backend, mobile, and scripts.
React & Next.js
UI layer for web apps, SaaS dashboards, and marketing sites with server-side rendering.
Node.js, Bun & Hono
REST and GraphQL APIs, edge-first backends with Hono, background job queues, and real-time WebSocket servers — plus Bun for ultra-fast runtimes.
PostgreSQL & Redis
Relational data modelling for complex domains with serverless Postgres via Neon, vector search with pgvector, and Redis (Upstash) for caching and queues.
React Native & Expo
Cross-platform iOS and Android apps from a single TypeScript codebase.
AWS, Vercel & Edge
Production infrastructure on AWS plus Cloudflare Workers for global edge compute — Lambda, S3, ECS, CI/CD pipelines, and zero-downtime deployments.
Expertise
How I work
Discovery & Scoping
Every engagement starts with understanding the business problem, not just the feature request. I audit existing architecture, define success metrics, and agree on a scope that balances ambition with delivery reality.
Architecture & Planning
Before any code is written, I document system design, API contracts, database schemas, and infrastructure choices. This upfront clarity eliminates expensive rework and gives stakeholders full visibility into what's being built.
Build & Iterate
I work in short cycles — shipping a deployable increment each week. Code is reviewed, tested, and integrated continuously via CI/CD pipelines so quality compounds rather than accumulating as debt.
Deploy & Support
Launch is not the finish line. I handle production deployment, monitoring setup, and performance tuning — and stay engaged post-launch to ensure the product performs under real-world conditions.
Selected Works
RhinoPay Onboarding
A secure digital banking registration platform with biometric KYC and full data encryption.
NowBank
A decentralised finance exchange built on Binance Smart Chain with DeFi protocol integrations.
Rooks
A project management and team collaboration tool built for engineering teams.
AutoSpare
An online marketplace connecting car owners with verified auto parts suppliers.
Recent Writing
Client Endorsements
What founders, CTOs, and product leads say about working with me.
“Murtaza doesn't just write code — he architects solutions that solve core business problems. His ability to distil complex requirements into elegant, scalable systems transformed our product delivery timeline.”
Sarah Jenkins
CTO·FinFlow Tech
“Working with Murtaza elevated our entire engineering culture. The foundation he laid for our backend infrastructure allowed us to scale from 10k to 1M users without a hitch.”
David Chen
VP Engineering·DataScale
“Exceptional technical depth combined with clear communication. Murtaza delivered our mobile app ahead of schedule and the performance benchmarks exceeded every target we set.”
Priya Nair
Product Director·Healthify
“Murtaza doesn't just write code — he architects solutions that solve core business problems. His ability to distil complex requirements into elegant, scalable systems transformed our product delivery timeline.”
Sarah Jenkins
CTO·FinFlow Tech
“Working with Murtaza elevated our entire engineering culture. The foundation he laid for our backend infrastructure allowed us to scale from 10k to 1M users without a hitch.”
David Chen
VP Engineering·DataScale
“Exceptional technical depth combined with clear communication. Murtaza delivered our mobile app ahead of schedule and the performance benchmarks exceeded every target we set.”
Priya Nair
Product Director·Healthify
“Murtaza doesn't just write code — he architects solutions that solve core business problems. His ability to distil complex requirements into elegant, scalable systems transformed our product delivery timeline.”
Sarah Jenkins
CTO·FinFlow Tech
“Working with Murtaza elevated our entire engineering culture. The foundation he laid for our backend infrastructure allowed us to scale from 10k to 1M users without a hitch.”
David Chen
VP Engineering·DataScale
“Exceptional technical depth combined with clear communication. Murtaza delivered our mobile app ahead of schedule and the performance benchmarks exceeded every target we set.”
Priya Nair
Product Director·Healthify
“Murtaza doesn't just write code — he architects solutions that solve core business problems. His ability to distil complex requirements into elegant, scalable systems transformed our product delivery timeline.”
Sarah Jenkins
CTO·FinFlow Tech
“Working with Murtaza elevated our entire engineering culture. The foundation he laid for our backend infrastructure allowed us to scale from 10k to 1M users without a hitch.”
David Chen
VP Engineering·DataScale
“Exceptional technical depth combined with clear communication. Murtaza delivered our mobile app ahead of schedule and the performance benchmarks exceeded every target we set.”
Priya Nair
Product Director·Healthify
“If you need someone who can own the entire technical stack — from database design to CI/CD pipelines — Murtaza is the engineer you call. The quality of his output is consistently outstanding.”
James Okafor
Founder·BuildFast
“He took our rough idea and turned it into a production-ready MVP in six weeks. The architecture he chose has scaled without incident and the code quality made onboarding our in-house team effortless.”
Amara Diallo
CEO·Edify AI
“Murtaza is the rare engineer who can have a meaningful product conversation and then implement it at the highest technical level. Our blockchain banking platform would not exist without his work.”
Leon Hartmann
CTO·NexusBank
“If you need someone who can own the entire technical stack — from database design to CI/CD pipelines — Murtaza is the engineer you call. The quality of his output is consistently outstanding.”
James Okafor
Founder·BuildFast
“He took our rough idea and turned it into a production-ready MVP in six weeks. The architecture he chose has scaled without incident and the code quality made onboarding our in-house team effortless.”
Amara Diallo
CEO·Edify AI
“Murtaza is the rare engineer who can have a meaningful product conversation and then implement it at the highest technical level. Our blockchain banking platform would not exist without his work.”
Leon Hartmann
CTO·NexusBank
“If you need someone who can own the entire technical stack — from database design to CI/CD pipelines — Murtaza is the engineer you call. The quality of his output is consistently outstanding.”
James Okafor
Founder·BuildFast
“He took our rough idea and turned it into a production-ready MVP in six weeks. The architecture he chose has scaled without incident and the code quality made onboarding our in-house team effortless.”
Amara Diallo
CEO·Edify AI
“Murtaza is the rare engineer who can have a meaningful product conversation and then implement it at the highest technical level. Our blockchain banking platform would not exist without his work.”
Leon Hartmann
CTO·NexusBank
“If you need someone who can own the entire technical stack — from database design to CI/CD pipelines — Murtaza is the engineer you call. The quality of his output is consistently outstanding.”
James Okafor
Founder·BuildFast
“He took our rough idea and turned it into a production-ready MVP in six weeks. The architecture he chose has scaled without incident and the code quality made onboarding our in-house team effortless.”
Amara Diallo
CEO·Edify AI
“Murtaza is the rare engineer who can have a meaningful product conversation and then implement it at the highest technical level. Our blockchain banking platform would not exist without his work.”
Leon Hartmann
CTO·NexusBank
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