Open to remote roles worldwide · Available for technical writing & collaborations

Hi, I'm Zia Ullah
Senior Full Stack Developer

17+ years building web and mobile applications for SaaS, healthcare, and e-commerce. Based in Pakistan, open to fully remote roles worldwide. Specializing in React, Next.js, Node.js, .NET, Azure, and AI/RAG integration.

Zia Ullah
About Me
17+
Years of experience
5
Companies across 3 countries
MSc
Software Engineering
11+
Published articles

I'm a full-stack developer with 17+ years of experience, currently working at ValueAdd Solution Scandinavia AB in Sweden (remotely, based in Pakistan), where I build and maintain web and mobile applications across healthcare, logistics, e-commerce, legal, and construction industries.

My stack centers on React, Next.js, Node.js, and Azure β€” but I'm equally comfortable on the backend with .NET, Python, PostgreSQL, and GraphQL, in the cloud with CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps, and increasingly in AI integration work (Gemini API, RAG pipelines, pgvector).

Outside my day job I'm the developer behind taltolk.se, an AI-powered translation SaaS, and I write technical tutorials published on freeCodeCamp (6 articles, DA 91), DevOps.com (DA 68), StackAbuse, Dev.to, and other developer publications.

  • LocationPakistan (Remote)
  • Current roleSenior Full Stack Developer
  • CompanyValueAdd Scandinavia AB
  • EducationMSc Software Engineering
  • LanguagesEnglish, Swedish, Urdu, Hindi
  • Emailzia.ullah@valueadd.se
Skills
Frontend
React.js Next.js TypeScript AngularJS Tailwind CSS Redux HTML5 / CSS3
Backend
Node.js Express.js Python PHP Java .NET GraphQL REST APIs
AI / ML
Gemini API RAG LLM Agents TensorFlow Scikit-Learn
Cloud & DevOps
Microsoft Azure GitHub Actions Azure DevOps CI/CD Git Docker
Databases
PostgreSQL pgvector MongoDB MySQL Firebase Azure SQL
Mobile & CMS
Flutter WordPress Drupal Moodle
Other
WCAG 2.1 SEO Web Security
Experience
Full Stack Developer Jan 2020 – Present
ValueAdd Solution Scandinavia AB β€” Sweden
  • Architecting and shipping production web and mobile apps (.NET, React.js, Next.js, Node.js, Flutter) across healthcare, logistics, e-commerce, legal, and construction clients.
  • Leading Azure cloud architecture and CI/CD pipeline design in Azure DevOps, replacing manual release steps with automated deployments.
  • Owning data architecture across PostgreSQL, Azure SQL Database, MongoDB, and Firebase for high-availability production systems.
  • Building responsive, WCAG 2.1-compliant UIs with React.js and Tailwind CSS.
  • Introducing AI capabilities (Gemini API, RAG pipelines, pgvector) into production applications ahead of client demand.
  • Leading SEO and performance optimization initiatives, lifting Lighthouse scores and Core Web Vitals across client sites.
  • Designed and developed LogMed for CareLogic AB β€” a platform for narcotics-classified medication logs, inventory, and temperature monitoring for Swedish healthcare and elder-care providers, delivered as a web app and native iOS/Android apps with 99.9% uptime.
Programmer Oct 2017 – Dec 2019
Omda Predicare β€” Sweden
  • Contributed to RETTS (Rapid Emergency Triage and Treatment System), a clinical decision-support platform in active use across Nordic countries, Austria, and Γ…land with 60M+ patient assessments recorded, using React, AngularJS, Node.js, and Java.
  • Built and customized Omda RETTS Academy, the Moodle-based e-learning platform used to train medical staff on RETTS, including secure OAuth authentication.
  • Developed Predicare's public website and a PHP-based marketing application for outreach and lead generation.
  • Automated build and testing workflows with Grunt/Gulp, improving test coverage by 30%.
Software Developer Oct 2016 – Oct 2017
Icomera AB β€” Sweden
  • Built real-time train tracking map applications (AngularJS, REST APIs) used daily by passengers across European rail networks.
  • Designed and developed passenger-facing web portals for Icomera's Passenger Wi-Fi platform, deployed on tens of thousands of vehicles serving millions of passengers weekly.
Web Developer Aug 2010 – Sep 2016
Freelance World Network β€” USA (Remote)
  • Delivered SEO-optimized web applications for 50+ international clients (React.js, AngularJS, Node.js, PHP) across a six-year remote freelance career built on repeat business and referrals.
  • Built and scaled high-traffic sites on WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla with Firebase-backed services.
Web Designer/Developer Mar 2009 – Aug 2010
IT Switcher β€” Peshawar, Pakistan
  • Built web applications (PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX) and automation scripts (cURL) β€” the first role of what has since become a 17-year engineering career.
Published Articles
Building a Real-Time AI Chat Feature in Node.js Using OpenAI's Streaming API
A practical walkthrough of streaming OpenAI responses token by token from a Node.js/Express backend to the browser using Server-Sent Events, with a minimal frontend that renders the stream live. Published on StackAbuse.
Read on StackAbuse β†’
How to Build an AI Agent with Function Calling in Node.js Using Google Gemini
A hands-on guide to building an AI agent that calls real tools β€” weather API, calculator, currency exchange β€” using Google Gemini function calling in Node.js. Published on freeCodeCamp (DA 91).
Read on freeCodeCamp β†’
How to Build a Multi-Tenant SaaS API with Node.js, RBAC, and Audit Logging
A complete guide to building a production-ready multi-tenant SaaS backend with tenant isolation, per-tenant RBAC, and full audit logging. Published on freeCodeCamp (DA 91).
Read on freeCodeCamp β†’
How to Manage Secrets Securely with Azure Key Vault in Node.js
A practical guide to replacing hardcoded .env secrets with Azure Key Vault in Node.js β€” covering Key Vault setup, access policies, and secret retrieval. Published on freeCodeCamp (DA 91).
Read on freeCodeCamp β†’
How to Build a RAG Chatbot for Your Docs with Node.js, Google Gemini, and pgvector
A complete guide to building a retrieval-augmented generation chatbot that answers from your own documents using Node.js, Google Gemini, and pgvector. Published on freeCodeCamp (DA 91).
Read on freeCodeCamp β†’
How to Containerize a Node.js App with Docker and Deploy with GitHub Actions
Step-by-step guide to containerizing a Node.js app with Docker and automating CI/CD deployments with GitHub Actions β€” every push to main builds, tests, and deploys. Published on freeCodeCamp (DA 91).
Read on freeCodeCamp β†’
How to Implement Role-Based Access Control in a Node.js REST API with JWT
A complete implementation guide for RBAC in Node.js using JWT β€” covering role hierarchy, route protection middleware, and a working GitHub repo. Published on freeCodeCamp (DA 91).
Read on freeCodeCamp β†’
How to Build a DevSecOps CI/CD Pipeline on Azure with GitHub Actions
A practical walkthrough of building a security-integrated CI/CD pipeline on Azure β€” covering SAST, container scanning, secret detection, and automated deployment gates. Published on DevOps.com (DA 68).
Read on DevOps.com β†’
How to Build a Secure Audit Trail in Your Web App (No Third-Party Tools)
A practical guide to implementing a tamper-evident audit log from scratch using Node.js, with cryptographic chaining and no external dependencies.
Read on Dev.to β†’
How to Deploy a Full-Stack Node.js App on Azure: A Step-by-Step Guide
End-to-end walkthrough of deploying a Node.js/Express application on Microsoft Azure, covering App Service, environment configuration, and deployment pipelines.
Read on Dev.to β†’
How to Build One Web App That Works on iOS, Android, and Desktop
A hands-on guide to building a cross-platform application using web technologies that runs natively on iOS, Android, and desktop without a separate codebase.
Read on Dev.to β†’
What I'm Building
taltolk.se
An AI-powered translation SaaS built for the Swedish market. Helps businesses and individuals with accurate, context-aware translations using modern AI models.
Next.js Node.js Azure AI SaaS
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Degrees & Certifications
Master's in Software Engineering 2022 – 2024
City University β€” Pakistan
Master's in Computer and System Sciences 2010 – 2014
Stockholm University β€” Sweden
Bachelor's in Computer Science 2005 – 2009
Gomal University β€” Pakistan
Data Visualization Jul 2026
freeCodeCamp β€” View credential β†—
Back End Development and APIs Mar 2025
freeCodeCamp
Front End Development Libraries Mar 2025
freeCodeCamp
Data Analysis with Python Jan 2024
freeCodeCamp
Azure Bootcamp Certification Feb 2019
Catapult
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Jan 2021
DigiSkills.pk
Freelancing Jan 2021
DigiSkills.pk
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing Dec 2018
Google
JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures Dec 2018
freeCodeCamp
Responsive Web Design Dec 2018
freeCodeCamp
Legacy Front End Aug 2017
freeCodeCamp
Academic Projects
Improving Fraud Detection with Real-Time Accuracy Analysis Using Deep Learning in Healthcare
Developed a fraud detection model using deep learning to analyze healthcare data and identify anomalies in real time. Utilized the Healthcare Providers Data for Anomaly Detection dataset from Kaggle. Implemented ML and DL algorithms including Logistic Regression, Random Forest, XGBoost, CNN, FNN, and RNN. Focused on explainability, security, and real-time detection to ensure reliability in medical data analysis.
City University, Pakistan β€” MSc Software Engineering (2022–2024)
Designing Attractive User Interfaces for E-Learning Systems
Identified key factors for creating user-friendly interfaces in e-learning systems. Conducted usability testing and used feedback to enhance engagement and usability. Proposed UI/UX best practices to improve the overall learning experience.
Stockholm University, Sweden
Contact

Available for technical writing collaborations, guest posts, freelance projects, and open source contributions. Feel free to reach out.

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Email
zia.ullah@valueadd.se
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Location
Pakistan (Remote) · open worldwide

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