Junaid Ahmed, Developer in Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
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Junaid Ahmed

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Accessibility Front-end Developer

Location
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Toptal Member Since
October 9, 2017

Junaid is a seasoned, forward-looking software engineer with 10+ years of experience creating and executing innovative software solutions to enhance business productivity. He is highly experienced in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, from concept to delivery. Recognized as a hands-on and competent leader, Junaid is skilled at coordinating cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment to steer timely project completion within budgetary constraints.

Portfolio

Colgate-Palmolive
Shopify API, Vue, Nuxt.js, Shopify Plus, JavaScript, Git, Liquid...
Dia&Co
PHP, JavaScript, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Shopify API...
Redesign.co
PHP, Laravel, WordPress API, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, HTML5...

Experience

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Terminal, MacOS, Git, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

The most amazing...

...project I've developed is a WordPress drag-and-drop form builder plugin with web hooks functionality.

Work Experience

Shopify Full-stack Developer

2022 - PRESENT
Colgate-Palmolive
  • Developed and maintained a Shopify headless store built with Vue and Nuxt.
  • Refactored the legacy code and cleaned up old components to create modern and responsive ones.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to launch marketing campaigns to increase store revenue.
  • Utilized strategic and technical approaches to drive an approximate increase of 256% in sales and a 191% increase in conversions.
Technologies: Shopify API, Vue, Nuxt.js, Shopify Plus, JavaScript, Git, Liquid, Shopify Customizations, Shopify Theme, HTML5, Front-end Development, Front-end, UI Development, eCommerce, REST APIs, Page Speed Optimization, Google Search Console

Senior WordPress Developer

2021 - 2021
Dia&Co
  • Migrated Dia's blog successfully to Gutenberg, the new WordPress block editor.
  • Contributed to an approximate increase of 80% in page performance and page loading times under one second due to the migration.
  • Improved content editing experience, making it efficient and enjoyable to manage content.
Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Shopify API, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), User Interface (UI), UI Design, NGINX, User Experience (UX), WordPress, Hosting, Design, HTML5, Front-end Development, Front-end, UI Development, REST APIs, Page Speed Optimization, Google Search Console

Software Engineer

2018 - 2021
Redesign.co
  • Implemented turnkey website development solutions for a leading brand in the home services industry.
  • Developed a Laravel app to ensure the integrity of website backlinks.
  • Digitalized a quotation process for a home services company to increase sales and streamline the customer experience.
  • Developed a custom WordPress plugin to integrate YourMembership as Single Sign-on (SSO).
  • Created a custom WordPress plugin to automate content population from a third-party content provider warehouse.
  • Built a custom business and store locator integrated with a WordPress multisite network.
Technologies: PHP, Laravel, WordPress API, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, HTML5, JavaScript, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), WordPress, Hosting, Front-end Development, Front-end, UI Development, Stripe, REST APIs, Screaming Frog, Page Speed Optimization, Google Search Console

Software Engineer | Team Lead

2017 - 2021
Hrvst Inc.
  • Led a software development team and implemented effective processes to deliver high-quality software products.
  • Played a key role in building and growing their Shopify design and development department by participating in hiring, onboarding, and implementing effective processes.
  • Developed Shopify stores with stunning designs and excellent user experience to ensure brand growth at scale.
  • Crafted high-performance WordPress themes with a strong focus on SEO and user experience.
Technologies: JavaScript, Shopify API, Shopify Plus, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, Shopify Theme, WordPress API, Liquid, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), WooCommerce, MySQL, Shopify Payments, Shopify Customizations, WordPress, Hosting, Tailwind CSS, HTML5, Front-end Development, Front-end, UI Development, Stripe, eCommerce, REST APIs, Page Speed Optimization, Google Search Console

Senior Shopify Developer

2018 - 2020
Joovv
  • Developed and launched two versions of the Joovv Shopify store successfully.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to launch campaigns that grew the brand.
  • Achieved an approximate increase of 241% in sales and a 72% increase in conversions throughout the journey.
  • Developed custom integrations between Shopify and third-party services and apps such as HubSpot.
  • Delivered pixel-perfect and stunning user interfaces from design mockups.
Technologies: HTML5, PHP, JavaScript, Liquid, Shopify API, Shopify Plus, Shopify Theme, Vue, Laravel, Shopify Payments, Shopify Customizations, Front-end Development, Front-end, UI Development, eCommerce, REST APIs, Page Speed Optimization

Lead WordPress Developer

2015 - 2017
iPlex
  • Cultivated a WordPress team to develop advanced websites and web apps.
  • Mentored incoming WordPress and JavaScript talent.
  • Developed WordPress themes with user-friendly interfaces, rich user experience, and performant code.
  • Delivered visually appealing websites with smooth HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript animations.
Technologies: JavaScript, HTML5, PHP, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, WordPress API, MySQL, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pixel Perfect, WordPress, Hosting, Front-end Development, Front-end, UI Development, REST APIs, Page Speed Optimization

Joovv

https://joovv.com/
Joovv manufactures professional-grade red light therapy devices that feature a patented modular design. These devices can be used in clinics, spas, or the comfort of one's home.

My role was to develop and maintain Joovv's Shopify Plus store. I also integrated HubSpot and other third-party services with Shopify Plus. Finally, I collaborated with the CRO team to improve the store's user experience and conversion.

SGI Leads

https://sgileads.com/
SGI Leads provides turnkey marketing websites and services for the home services industry. The turnkey templates are high-performance, SEO-rich, and intuitive for generating more leads.

I developed a WordPress multisite network and automated the launch of new websites. I also created five high-performing turnkey templates that are UX-rich and SEO-optimized. Finally, I developed a custom WordPress plugin to use YourMembership as SSO.

Alt Text AI

https://wordpress.org/plugins/alttext-ai/
AltText.ai automatically generates alt text for users' images using the latest AI computer vision and deep learning technology. I developed a custom WordPress plugin to integrate AltText.ai into WordPress and published the plugin on the WordPress.org Plugin Directory.

Animalist

https://animalist.art/
Animalist creates highly customizable line art for pets. I developed additional features for their art canvas product customizer using Svelte and a Shopify Storefront API. I also added features to the Shopify stores and maintained them for high-performance and scalable growth.

Appalachian Community Fund

https://appalachiancommunityfund.org/
Appalachian Community Fund funds and encourages grassroots social change in Central Appalachia. The organization works to build a sustainable base of resources to support community-led organizations seeking to overcome and address issues of race, economic status, gender, sexual identity, disability, and the environment.

My role was to develop a WordPress theme from Adobe XD designs. I delivered a high-performance and SEO-rich WordPress theme and created a flexible and intuitive content editing experience for the admin.

Dia Blog

https://dia.com/blog
Dia&Co is a personal styling and plus size clothing for women in sizes 10 to 32. Dia's style blog was using outdated software that made the content editing experience frustrating and inefficient. The website was slow and bloated, which led to poor user experience.

I approached the project by thoroughly understanding the client's needs and goals. Then, I rebuilt a WordPress theme from the ground up, focusing on performance and SEO. I used the client's branding designs to create a cohesive and visually appealing look for the website. Additionally, I integrated the Gutenberg editor to make the content editing process more user-friendly.

The results of the project were overwhelmingly positive. The content management team reported that the new editing experience saved them time and allowed them to see how the page would look as they were writing it. The website's loading speeds significantly improved, leading to a better user experience. Additionally, the website's SEO and accessibility were greatly enhanced. Overall, the website content and design were able to meet the client's expectations and improve the online experience for Dia.

Hudson Valley Fisheries

https://www.hudsonvalleyfisheries.com/
I collaborated with a skilled designer to revamp Hudson Valley Fisheries' Shopify Plus store and imbue it with a distinct brand identity. Through our joint efforts, we were able to craft a visually striking and highly functional theme that not only reinforced the store's brand but also effectively drove increased revenue.

Languages

PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5

Frameworks

Laravel, Tailwind CSS, Nuxt.js, Svelte

Libraries/APIs

Liquid, Shopify API, WordPress API, REST APIs, Vue, Stripe, React, PayPal API

Tools

Git, Shopify Plus, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), NGINX, Screaming Frog

Paradigms

Search Engine Optimization (SEO), UI Design, Hosting

Platforms

WordPress, MacOS, Shopify, WooCommerce, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Storage

MySQL

Other

WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, Pixel Perfect, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Shopify Payments, Shopify Customizations, Shopify Theme, Front-end Development, Front-end, UI Development, eCommerce, Page Speed Optimization, Google Search Console, Design, PayPal

2012 - 2016

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CUI) - Abbottabad, Pakistan

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