Shahzeb Iqbal
Building scalable microservices and event-driven systems with Java, Spring Boot, and Kubernetes
4+ years of expertise in fintech & enterprise systems | Remote-ready | Open to opportunities
About Me
I'm a Java Backend Engineer with 4+ years of experience building robust, scalable systems. I specialize in designing and implementing microservices architectures, event-driven systems, and cloud-native solutions.
My passion lies in solving complex technical challenges with clean code, reliable deployments, and a focus on performance and security. I work with modern technologies including Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes, and Azure.
When I'm not coding, I'm exploring new technologies, contributing to open-source, and mentoring junior developers. I'm open to remote opportunities and always eager to take on challenging projects.
Backend Specialization
Expert in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture
Cloud Native
Kubernetes, Docker, Azure & cloud deployment expertise
Event Streaming
Apache Kafka for high-performance data pipelines
Secure APIs
Building secure, reliable REST APIs with authentication
Experience
My professional journey building scalable systems
Software Engineer
Timestream Management and Solutions
Jan 2023 – Present
Design and build RESTful microservices in Java/Spring Boot for high-availability, event-driven systems.
Implement Kafka producers/consumers for streaming ingestion
Containerize and deploy with Docker and Kubernetes
Create CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins/Azure DevOps
Optimize database queries on PostgreSQL/MySQL
Backend Consultant (Part-time)
Sapphire Consulting Services
Jun 2023 – Jan 2025
Develop secure REST APIs and microservices for client projects with focus on reliability.
Implement authentication/authorization layers
Automate build and deployment with CI/CD
Collaborate with stakeholders on API contracts
Write integration and unit tests
Trainee Consultant
Sapphire Consulting Services
Aug 2022 – Jan 2023
Assisted in technical design, proof-of-concept builds, and API development.
Requirements analysis and technical design
API development and database design
QA/UAT support and test case writing
Learned enterprise development practices
Technical Skills
Tools and technologies I work with
Languages & Frameworks
Messaging & Events
Cloud & DevOps
CI/CD & Tools
Databases
Development
Featured Projects
Real-world systems I've built and contributed to
ReconStream
Bank Reconciliation Platform
End-to-end reconciliation platform for financial institutions
Contributed Spring Boot services for data ingestion and matching with Kafka-based pipelines
✨ Processed millions of transactions daily
Motor Vehicle Registration Sindh
Backend Services
Government digital transformation project for vehicle registration
Built and maintained service endpoints with distributed persistence layer across environments
✨ Serves 500K+ users
EOBI Mobile Application
Backend Infrastructure
Employee Old-Age Benefits Institution mobile platform backend
Developed API endpoints, data models, and supported auth flows for mobile applications
✨ Managing 2M+ employee records
PAKRE Systems
Integration Platform
Systems integration and enterprise API lifecycle management
Supported backend integrations, API versioning, and deployment across multiple environments
✨ Connected 20+ enterprise systems
Let's Work Together
I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities. Feel free to reach out!
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