# Qusai F. > Senior Software Engineer (VueJS, Laravel) Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/qusai Web Developer specializing in full-stack development. Experienced with all stages of the development cycle for dynamic web projects. Well-versed in numerous programming languages including PHP, JavaScript and MySQL. Working with Laravel, VueJS and WordPress. Familiar with CakePHP, CodeIgniter, Slim, Drupal, WooCommerce, ReactJS and React Native. Strong background in project management and client relations. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ Relocity, Inc. Jan 2022 – Present | Chicago, Illinois, United States - Developed and maintained custom API-driven applications built with Laravel Framework - Developed and maintained VueJS applications and integrated them with the API-driven applications - Built and maintained a UI component library - Built and maintained Laravel packages utilized by the API applications - Integrated 3rd party APIs, such as Google, Mapbox, and Real Estate providers - Utilized Laravel Horizon for Jobs monitoring - Utilized PHPUnit and Pest to build unit tests and feature tests - Setup application hosting using Laravel Forge and Laravel Vapor - Performed Server maintenance - Collaborated with Product Owners on building and enhancing application features - Researched and scoped new features across applications - Managed new feature development from idea to development to a most-used feature - Experienced with Clean and Modular codebase - Experienced with all Laravel versions including Laravel 9 - Experienced with VueJS 2, VueJS 3, JQuery, TailwindCSS - Experienced with PHP 5.6, PHP 7.x, and PHP 8.x - Experienced with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lamda, Fargate - Experienced with Laravel EcoSystem such as Forge, Vapor, Envoyer, Valet, Sail, Dusk, Socialite, Telescope, Scout, Sanctum, Pint, Horizon, Echo, JetStream - Experienced with Docker ### Full Stack Engineer @ Unknown Jan 2016 – Present | Chicago, Illinois, United States • Programmed and developed the website/portfolio using Laravel Framework • Designed and developed the User Interface using Bootstrap Framework • Designed and developed the relational database using MySQL • Collaborated with NodeJS • Worked with version control systems such GIT • Coordinated with end-users to resolve performance issues • Identified and resolved software issues • Established and implemented mitigation strategies • Provided support to key networks and systems ### Senior Software Engineer @ Interior Define Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Greater Chicago Area - Acted as Lead Engineer for a team of 3 developers - Scope new features and manage implementation - Collaborated with product manager, business manager on new feature requests - Developed and maintained API-driven applications using Laravel 8 - Created and maintained Netsuite searches, scripts and deployments - Experienced with Salesforce API integration - Experienced with Laravel ecosystem, like Horizon, Forge, and Vapor - Experienced with Redis - Familiar with Magento 1 ### Full Stack Developer @ Blue Chip Marketing Worldwide Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Northbrook, Illinois • Developed and maintained websites for clients such as B&G, P&G, Merck, etc. • Collaborated with a team on building and rebranding 45 brands' sites for one of the clients • Set up development and production environment • Collaborated with a team on building a Store Promotion Manager (SPM) application • Developed and maintained APIs of internal applications • Wrote unit tests and integrational test cases for application • Built a single page, SEO friendly applications in VueJS • Built modular and reusable components in VueJS • Created a Laravel package for importing/exporting data from databases • Created Composer packages to aid in faster development of core site features • Created composer managed Wordpress websites using custom stack • Built and managed containers using AWS Fargate • Migrated sites (codebase & database) from a server to another that built with WordPress, NodeJS, and CakePHP • Experienced with server management and AWS services • Experienced with GIT via Terminal and Fork • Experienced in all aspects of PHP development and the software development lifecycle • Mentored and assisted new team member onboarding ### Web Developer @ Repo Coin Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Greater Chicago Area - worked on building a central data access API to help facilitate access for Repo clients. - built a tool that reads and extracts image contents. - built a data import library using Laravel framework. ### Web Developer @ CFX Markets Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Greater Chicago Area • Worked with development team building multi-tiered applications • Experienced in all aspects of PHP development and the software development lifecycle • Collaborated on solution design and development for widget apps • Developed using current technology stack in place including Linux, MySQL, PHP and React • Redesigned and reskinned the company's main website using MaterializeCSS UI framework • Documented and maintained widget apps functionality • Worked on implementing PSR-2 Coding Style • Implemented CORS and CSRF • Implemented SendGrid for email communication • Implemented HelloSign for eSignature • Wrote unit tests and integrational test cases for widgets app • Worked with version control systems such GIT • Met with individual clients to create and personalize the widget app for their needs ### Web Developer @ Northeastern Illinois University Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Greater Chicago Area • Developed and maintained the CIRLI website using Weebly CMS • Trained and managed CMS users/content providers • Created and improved standards-based Web style guidelines • Developed Web Marketing-focused analytic program to measure departmental success • Ensured Web content accuracy and taxonomy through development and analysis of end-user feedback channels ### Junior Web Developer @ NCSCM Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Amman, Jordan • Created a Crisis's Management web-app for the military crisis management • Utilized PHP programming language for better efficiency • Implemented User Interface using Bootstrap 3 framework • Collaborated with other team members on our monthly progress in the developmental stage • Presesnted the finished product to the upper management • Received a promotion for upstanding performance • Trained the users on how to operate the app • Conducted a company wide training to test the app • Responded to users' feedback upgraded the performance ## Education ### Master's Degree in Computer Science Northeastern Illinois University Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 ### Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science University of Jordan Jan 2009 – Jan 2012 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/qusai-farraj - Website: https://farraj.dev --- Source: https://flows.cv/qusai JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/qusai/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22