Top Talent like Ali are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Ali Murtaza

Frontend Developer
Full-stack Engineer
Mobile Developer
Renton, WA, US
Laravel
PHP
Full Stack Development
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Software Engineer at Snap Inc.
With a robust foundation in computer science and telecommunications, I have cultivated a diverse career in software engineering. I hold a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology and a BS in Telecommunication from the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences. Currently, I am a Software Engineer at Snap Inc., where I contribute to the development and enhancement of innovative products and services. Previously, I served as a Senior Software Engineer at EPAM Systems, working on projects for Google, and at Streebo, Inc., where I specialized in mobile solutions and IBM Websphere Portal solutions. My early career included roles at NIB Bank and Sapphire Consulting Services, focusing on T24 development and branchless banking solutions. My expertise spans various technologies, including Java, .Net, and IBM platforms, reflecting a commitment to delivering cutting-edge software solutions.

Projects

Kiteworks

Scope Rebuilt theme into reusable ACF block components with editor-friendly controls Set up multilingual workflows for EN, DE, ES, NL, JA including glossary automation, slug mapping, and canonical rules Implemented SEO foundations: schema, clean IA, sitemaps, redirects, and internal linking Hardened security with least-privilege roles, input sanitization, and audit logging CI/CD with GitHub Actions, staging and preprod, feature flags, rollback runbooks Results Core Web Vitals green across key templates LCP under 2 seconds and CLS under 0.1 on primary pages Editorial time reduced through bulk translation and QA tools WCAG AA checks in place for color, focus, and keyboard use Stack WordPress, PHP, ACF, Gutenberg, SCSS, Vanilla JS, Cloudflare, GA4, Search Console, GitHub Actions, Sentry, PostHog. Deliverables Live site updates, component library, technical docs, release notes, and a lightweight admin guide for content teams.See More

Work History

S

Software Engineer

Snap Inc.Software Engineer contributing to the development and enhancement of Snap Inc.'s products and services.
E

Senior Software Engineer

EPAM SystemsApr 2019 - Apr 2021 • 2 yrs 1 moSoftware Engineer at Google through EPAM.
S

Senior Software Engineer

Streebo, IncDec 2010 - Apr 2019 • 8 yrs 5 mosCreate mobile solutions for clients using IBM MobileFirst platform (previously IBM Worklight). Architect and develop IBM Websphere Portal solutions.
N

Management Trainee I.T. dept

NIB BankJun 2010 - Nov 2010 • 6 mosWorked on T24 development. Created integrated solutions for T24 using languages such as Java, .Net, and Infobasic on different layers as per requirement and technologies such as OFS, IBM MQ, and web services.
S

Junior Consultant

Sapphire Consulting ServicesAug 2009 - Jun 2010 • 11 mosDeployed at JS Bank for their Mobex (Branchless Banking) project, working closely with the T24 team. Developed T24 connector for non-financial transactions, T24 extracts, deal slip formats, and web applications in ASP.net and Java using STRUTS2 framework.

Education

G

Georgia Institute of Technology

Master’s Degree, Computer Science2015 - 2017
N

National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences

BS, Telecommunication2005 - 2009

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

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Software Engineer at Snap Inc.
With a robust foundation in computer science and telecommunications, I have cultivated a diverse career in software engineering. I hold a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology and a BS in Telecommunication from the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences. Currently, I am a Software Engineer at Snap Inc., where I contribute to the development and enhancement of innovative products and services. Previously, I served as a Senior Software Engineer at EPAM Systems, working on projects for Google, and at Streebo, Inc., where I specialized in mobile solutions and IBM Websphere Portal solutions. My early career included roles at NIB Bank and Sapphire Consulting Services, focusing on T24 development and branchless banking solutions. My expertise spans various technologies, including Java, .Net, and IBM platforms, reflecting a commitment to delivering cutting-edge software solutions.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Ali are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Ali Murtaza

Frontend Developer
Full-stack Engineer
Mobile Developer
Renton, WA, US
Laravel
PHP
Full Stack Development
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Kiteworks

Scope Rebuilt theme into reusable ACF block components with editor-friendly controls Set up multilingual workflows for EN, DE, ES, NL, JA including glossary automation, slug mapping, and canonical rules Implemented SEO foundations: schema, clean IA, sitemaps, redirects, and internal linking Hardened security with least-privilege roles, input sanitization, and audit logging CI/CD with GitHub Actions, staging and preprod, feature flags, rollback runbooks Results Core Web Vitals green across key templates LCP under 2 seconds and CLS under 0.1 on primary pages Editorial time reduced through bulk translation and QA tools WCAG AA checks in place for color, focus, and keyboard use Stack WordPress, PHP, ACF, Gutenberg, SCSS, Vanilla JS, Cloudflare, GA4, Search Console, GitHub Actions, Sentry, PostHog. Deliverables Live site updates, component library, technical docs, release notes, and a lightweight admin guide for content teams.

Work History

S

Software Engineer

Snap Inc.Software Engineer contributing to the development and enhancement of Snap Inc.'s products and services.
E

Senior Software Engineer

EPAM SystemsApr 2019 - Apr 2021 • 2 yrs 1 moSoftware Engineer at Google through EPAM.
S

Senior Software Engineer

Streebo, IncDec 2010 - Apr 2019 • 8 yrs 5 mosCreate mobile solutions for clients using IBM MobileFirst platform (previously IBM Worklight). Architect and develop IBM Websphere Portal solutions.
N

Management Trainee I.T. dept

NIB BankJun 2010 - Nov 2010 • 6 mosWorked on T24 development. Created integrated solutions for T24 using languages such as Java, .Net, and Infobasic on different layers as per requirement and technologies such as OFS, IBM MQ, and web services.
S

Junior Consultant

Sapphire Consulting ServicesAug 2009 - Jun 2010 • 11 mosDeployed at JS Bank for their Mobex (Branchless Banking) project, working closely with the T24 team. Developed T24 connector for non-financial transactions, T24 extracts, deal slip formats, and web applications in ASP.net and Java using STRUTS2 framework.

Education

G

Georgia Institute of Technology

Master’s Degree, Computer Science2015 - 2017
N

National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences

BS, Telecommunication2005 - 2009

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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