Senior Software Engineer

Kyaw Swar Htet

Senior Software Engineer with 7+ years building fintech, e-commerce, and business onboarding platforms. I focus on scalable, secure, production-ready systems using React, Next.js, Node.js, Laravel, TypeScript, REST APIs, and microservices.

Node.jsReactLaravelSQL/NoSQLMicroservices
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Kyaw Swar Htet

About

Professional summary

Full-stack engineer focused on scalable systems, clean architecture, and production reliability. Collaborates closely with product, QA, DBA, and DevOps teams.

I am a Senior Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience building web platforms in Fintech, E-commerce, Microservices, Admin Dashboard. I work across the stack focusing on system architecture, performance optimization, secure application design, and maintainable code, delivering scalable and reliable production systems.

Domains

  • Fintech
  • E-commerce
  • Microservices
  • Admin Dashboard

Skills

Tech stack

My core technologies, frameworks, and engineering tools.

Frontend

  • React
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • Vue
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Redux

Backend

  • Node.js
  • Express
  • Laravel
  • TypeScript

Databases

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • Redis

Messaging & Realtime

  • Kafka
  • RabbitMQ
  • WebSocket
  • Socket.io

DevOps & Cloud

  • Docker
  • CI/CD
  • AWS

Architecture & Tools

  • Microservices
  • REST API
  • GraphQL
  • GitHub
  • Bitbucket
  • Jira
  • Postman

Experience

Work experience

My professional experience and key contributions.

Software Developer (React.js / Laravel / Node.js)

Finclutech Ltd - FZCO - (Dubai, UAE)

April 2024 – Present

  • Implemented Whizmo Business Onboarding (KYC, Verification, Approval) Admin Dashboard with role-based access control (Sales, BQA, R&C, Admin) using Laravel.
  • Contributed to the Back-Office & Business User Management Portal for business activation and service configuration. (React.js).
  • Supported feature development in the Whizmo Business PWA Portal for cash-in/out, B2B/B2C payments, and QR & voucher workflows (React.js).
  • Developed a Proxy Service to streamline authorization and signatory verification flows between internal systems and external business users (Node.js).
  • Implemented Sport Live Score Website with live match data, standings, fixtures and player stats (React.js).
  • Integrated REST APIs and collaborated with backend, QA, DevOps, DBA and product teams for secure, efficient delivery.
ReactLaravelNode.jsREST APIsJWTDockerCI/CD

Senior Backend Developer (Node.js)

Modern Future IT Co., Ltd - (Yangon, Myanmar)

November 2023 – March 2024

  • Developed and maintained server-side components for gaming and shop stock management systems
  • Designed and built RESTful APIs to support frontend applications and ensure reliable data exchange
  • Improved system performance and database efficiency for high-frequency requests
  • Implemented real-time features using WebSocket and Redis
  • Built scalable backend services using Node.js, Express.js, and PostgreSQL
  • Collaborated with frontend, database, and DevOps teams to enhance system stability and performance
Node.jsExpress.jsTypeScriptSocket.ioRedisPostgreSQLGitHub

Senior Full Stack Developer

ITVisionHub Pte., Ltd - (Yangon, Myanmar)

November 2019 – October 2023

  • Led development of microservice-based platforms, contributing to system architecture and service design
  • Built end-to-end features across e-commerce and information management platforms, including product, cart, checkout, order, warehouse, and payment systems
  • Designed and developed RESTful APIs with authentication and authorization mechanisms
  • Integrated third-party services including payment gateways and OAuth (Google, Facebook)
  • Developed responsive frontend applications using React, Redux, and Material-UI
  • Designed and optimized databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL) for performance and scalability
  • Implemented real-time and event-driven features using messaging systems (e.g., RabbitMQ)
  • Managed CI/CD pipelines and deployed applications on AWS and DigitalOcean platforms
  • Improved system performance, SEO, and overall application reliability
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including frontend, backend, QA, and DevOps teams
ReactReduxMaterial-UINode.jsExpress.jsTypeScriptMongoDBAWSDigitalOcean

Education

Academic & Early Career

Academic background, thesis work, and early professional experience.

Thesis

Queuing Model Based Restaurant Management System

University of Technology (Yatanarpon Cyber City)

May 2019 – October 2019

Mobile Development
  • Planned, designed, and implemented the system using queuing theory and Android (Java).
  • Used version control (Git / Subversion) throughout development.
  • Applied the mobile development lifecycle and real-time data access with Firebase.
  • Worked with Android frameworks, libraries, and Android Studio for delivery.

Internship

Web Developer

AWITD Co., Ltd

July 2018 – December 2018

Web Development
  • Worked with senior developers, designers, and product managers to ship features aligned with the roadmap.
  • Training focused on web application development efficiency and performance.
  • Created documentation and supporting materials for ongoing development.
  • Built object-oriented features with an understanding of MVC using Laravel.

Projects

My Projects

Production fintech and e-commerce platforms, plus side projects and experiments.

Whizmo UAE Website
WEBSITE

Whizmo UAE Website

Fintech platform website presenting digital wallet services, financial solutions, and company information—including services, blog, and partner contact.

Responsive WebMulti-languageSEOMarketing
DetailsLive
Whizmo Costa Rica Website
WEBSITE

Whizmo Costa Rica Website

Fintech digital wallet site for mobile money: transfers, QR payments, bills, and international remittance—with app download and partner flows.

Responsive WebSpanish / EnglishFintech UX
DetailsLive
Whizmo Business Onboarding (ABO)
WEBSITE

Whizmo Business Onboarding (ABO)

Business onboarding platform for Merchant and CashPoint KYC, verification, and approval—used by Sales, Business QA, and Risk & Compliance.

LaravelMySQLKafkajQueryDockerCI/CD
DetailsLive
Whizmo Back Office (BO) Portal
WEBSITE

Whizmo Back Office (BO) Portal

Back office for activating onboarded businesses, configuring service packages, managing transactions, and operational settings.

ReactReduxRedux-SagaAnt DesignRESTJWT
DetailsLive
SportPesa Live Score
WEBSITE

SportPesa Live Score

Real-time football scoreboard: fixtures, live results, standings, player stats, and news for SportPesa League.

ReactReduxTailwind CSSRESTDockerCI/CD
DetailsLive
Myanfobase
WEBSITE

Myanfobase

Information-sharing site for Myanmar news and resources—60+ categories plus live currency, gold, and fuel updates.

ReactRedux ToolkitTypeScriptNode.jsExpressMongoDB
DetailsLiveGitHub
Daily Need Items E-commerce (DNI)
WEBSITE

Daily Need Items E-commerce (DNI)

Microservice e-commerce platform featuring product catalog, cart, checkout, payment, order, and warehouse management. Built using event-driven architecture with RabbitMQ, CQRS read models, and polyglot databases for scalable order and inventory processing.

ReactTypeScriptRedux ToolkitTailwind CSSLaravelNode.js
DetailsLiveGitHub
Promptopia
WEBSITE

Promptopia

Developer blog sharing with Google OAuth, CRUD posts, search, and profiles.

Next.jsTailwind CSSMongoDBExpressREST
DetailsLiveGitHub

Architecture

System Design & Case Studies

Real-world system architecture, microservices design, and event-driven systems from fintech, e-commerce, and distributed platforms.

E-commerce Microservices System

Distributed e-commerce platform built with microservices architecture, including product, order, payment, delivery, and inventory services with an aggregated read service for frontend queries.

  • Service boundaries for product, cart, order, payment, delivery, and warehouse services with clear API contracts.
  • Implemented product reservation and idempotency patterns to prevent duplicate orders and ensure stock consistency.
  • Event-driven communication between services for order, payment, and inventory updates.
  • GraphQL-based read service to aggregate data across services for frontend applications.
  • Redis caching and query optimization for product listing, cart, and order history performance.
  • Containerized services with CI/CD pipelines for scalable deployment.
Node.jsLaravelPostgreSQLMySQLRedisGraphQLRESTDockerCI/CD

Fintech Onboarding System

Merchant onboarding and KYC workflow platform with role-based approvals, OTP verification, and asynchronous integration with internal compliance systems.

  • Multi-step onboarding workflow for Sales, Business QA, and Risk & Compliance teams.
  • Email and SMS OTP verification for authorized signatories and secure document approval.
  • Asynchronous messaging between onboarding platform and internal compliance systems.
  • Role-based dashboards and approval flows with audit tracking.
  • CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments for internal platforms.
LaravelMySQLKafkaDockerCI/CD

Warehouse / Inventory Service

Inventory and stock management service handling stock updates, reservations, and availability for e-commerce operations.

  • Stock reservation and release flows integrated with order service.
  • Redis caching for high-performance stock availability checks.
  • PostgreSQL as the system of record for inventory and stock movements.
  • Event-based inventory updates triggered by order and payment events.
  • REST APIs consumed by storefront and admin systems.
Node.jsExpressPostgreSQLRedisREST

Order Management System

Order lifecycle management system from cart checkout to invoice generation, including cancellations, reorder flows, and order history.

  • Managed full order lifecycle including checkout, payment confirmation, fulfillment, and cancellation.
  • Order state transitions synchronized with payment and delivery services.
  • Invoice generation and order history APIs for frontend applications.
  • Secure checkout flows and API integrations with frontend clients.
ReactReduxLaravelMySQLREST

Sports Live Score Backend Integration

Backend service integrating external sports data APIs to provide live fixtures, standings, and match statistics for mobile and web applications.

  • Normalized external sports API data for fixtures, match details, and standings.
  • WebSocket and polling strategies for live score updates.
  • Backend APIs designed for mobile and frontend consumption.
  • Docker-based deployment and CI/CD for automated releases.
Node.jsReactTailwindRESTWebSocketDockerCI/CD

Contact

Let's Build Something Together

Feel free to reach out for collaboration, technical discussions, or project opportunities.

Kyaw Swar Htet — contact

Direct

kyawswarhtet1119@gmail.com

WhatsApp: +971501423059

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