# Aquib Afzal

> Software Developer at Global Relay, London | JavaScript | React | Node | Typescript

Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Profile: https://flows.cv/aquib

Software Developer with nearly 6 years of experience in creating and optimizing innovative & complex software solutions. Skilled in JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js and Next.js. Proven track record in enhancing performance, user experience, and web security. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and implementing Agile methodologies to deliver high-impact projects.

## Work Experience
### Software Developer @ Global Relay
Jan 2024 – Present | London Area, United Kingdom
• Working as software developer in Website Archive team to develop UI in Typescript and React.
• Writing TDD unit and integration tests for my code using Jest framework.
• Collaborated closely with design and product teams to translate user requirements and wireframes into accessible, performant, and scalable frontend interfaces.
• Collaborating with QA in development of test cases for code.
• Documenting code and detail designs.
• Collaborating with product owners on user story generation and refinement.
• Monitoring and supporting operation of production systems.
• Participating in knowledge sharing activities with colleagues.

### Software Engineer @ Encora Inc.
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Developed high-quality software solutions, adhering to coding standards and best practices
Enhanced 1800flowers.com as a Full-Stack Developer, optimizing performance from 65% to 90% using Next.js and GraphQL
Achieved significant improvements, including an 81% increase in conversion rates and a 361% surge in daily transactions
Engineered backend infrastructure with Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and GraphQL

### Software Engineer @ Appy Pie
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Facilitated development of Appypie Helpdesk, optimizing the ticket system for efficiency
Developed backend solutions with Node.js, Express, Firebase Function, and Firestore
Orchestrated migration of Knowledge Base (KB) module from React to Next.js for improved SEO and user experience
Mentored junior developers and influenced architectural decisions for enhanced system performance

### Software Developer @ Sofyrus Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Aligarh Area, India
Led development of admin panel for Stec mobile app and RPA desktop software
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement features
Ensured code quality and security through adherence to best practices


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science
Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe

### BTech - Bachelor of Technology in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Greater Noida Institute of Technology(GNIOT)


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/aquib-afzal
- Website: https://aquibafzal.medium.com/

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Last updated: 2026-04-05