About me

Full-Stack Developer who sweats the details.

Full-stack developer with hands-on experience in PHP (Symfony), JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and React. I build scalable systems, work fluently with MySQL/PostgreSQL, and ship with Docker and Kubernetes - always with a focus on clean code, high performance, and reliability.

Portrait of Mutayyab Usama, Full-Stack Developer in Rastatt, Germany
Background

How I work.

I care about products that feel fast and effortless. That means clean architecture on the backend, thoughtful APIs in the middle, and responsive, accessible interfaces on the front. I have led the development of scalable web applications, contributed to system architecture and DevOps, and managed CI/CD pipelines end-to-end.

Currently I am a Full-Stack Developer at SJmedia GmbH, building websites and online shops, developing custom modules for PrestaShop and other systems, and using AI-assisted tooling to ship faster without cutting corners.

Experience

Where I have worked.

Full-Stack Developer

SJmedia GmbH - Kuppenheim, Germany
Jun 2025 - Present
  • Develop websites and online shops with PHP (Symfony, Laravel), JavaScript/TypeScript, and React.js.
  • Build custom modules and extensions for PrestaShop and other CMS/shop systems.
  • Design and implement REST APIs to integrate diverse systems.
  • Contribute to deployment and infrastructure with Docker, Linux servers, Apache and Nginx.
  • Use AI tools and automation to boost productivity.

Full-Stack Developer

Imia Digital GmbH - Stuttgart, Germany
May 2022 - Sep 2024
  • Led development of scalable web applications with PHP (Laravel, Symfony) and Node.js.
  • Contributed to system architecture, DevOps, and CI/CD using Docker, Kubernetes, and GitLab.
  • Rebuilt the high-traffic KulturRegion Stuttgart platform - 40% faster loads via MySQL indexing and API optimization.
  • Built Audit Factory with Symfony and React - 30% performance improvement through caching and robust REST APIs.
  • Unified 67 partner sites for the Locatec relaunch - 60% less maintenance effort and 3x faster updates.
  • Delivered UIs for 12+ websites and scalable PHP/Node.js backends over 27 months.

Working Student - Development

Decorami GmbH - Neu-Isenburg, Germany
Oct 2020 - Apr 2022
  • Built interfaces to third-party systems - 25% better data-integration efficiency and 30% faster system communication.
  • Managed and optimized cloud infrastructure for high availability.
  • Performance tuning: halved load times and raised the mobile score from 70 to 95.
Toolbox

Skills & technologies.

Education
M.Sc. International Software Systems ScienceOtto-Friedrich-Universitaet Bamberg - 2019-2022
B.Sc. Computer ScienceCOMSATS University, Islamabad - 2014-2018
Languages
German (B2) - English (C2)
Based in
Rastatt, GermanyOpen to relocation

Languages

PHPNode.jsJavaScriptTypeScriptJavaPython

Frameworks

SymfonyLaravelReact.jsVue.js

CMS & E-Commerce

TYPO3WordPressPrestaShopShopifyShopware

Databases

MySQLMariaDBPostgreSQL

DevOps & Infrastructure

DockerKubernetesCI/CDGitGitLabGitHub ActionsLinuxNginxApache
How I work

Principles I build by.

Performance first

Speed is not a finishing touch - it is a design constraint. I optimize databases, queries, and front-end builds so pages load quickly and stay there.

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Clean architecture

Maintainable code and clear structure beat clever shortcuts. I build systems that the next developer can understand and extend.

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Clear communication

Transparent progress, honest expectations, and no jargon. I keep people in the loop so technical work stays understandable.

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Reliable delivery

Automated tests and CI/CD pipelines mean releases are predictable and reversible - fewer surprises, more uptime.

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Measurable results

I care about outcomes that matter in practice: faster loads, clearer workflows, less maintenance, and systems that are easier to improve.

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Built to last

Security, accessibility, and upgrade-safe patterns from day one - so the work holds up long after launch.

Beyond code

Always learning, always building.

Outside of day-to-day development work, I follow new technologies, tools, and frameworks closely and contribute to open-source projects. Staying hands-on with the wider ecosystem is how I keep my craft sharp and bring fresh ideas back to the work.

I am also exploring how AI-assisted development fits into a real full-stack workflow - using it to ship faster while keeping quality and understanding firmly in human hands.

See what I have built →