Hi, my name is

Ayoub Sabi

Senior Backend Developer

Senior Backend Engineer with 6+ years of experience designing and building scalable web applications. Specialized in PHP (Symfony, Laravel) and Node.js (Express.js). Domain expertise includes finance, insurance, and logistics systems. Responsible for technical architecture, REST API development, third-party integrations, and database performance optimization. Committed to software development best practices to deliver reliable and maintainable systems.

Background

Where I've Worked

Senior Backend Developer

Done

Oct 2024 — Jun 2026

Architected logistics systems to improve delivery automation, scalability, and operational visibility.

  • Built an automatic order assignment engine to dispatch the nearest available driver, reducing delivery times.
  • Replaced Google Routes API with a self-hosted OSRM solution, significantly cutting route calculation costs.
  • Developed a time-slot calendar system for managing driver availability across delivery zones.
  • Architected a Logistics as a Service (LaaS) API for third-party partner integration.
  • Implemented real-time delivery tracking notifications using Firebase Cloud Messaging.

Backend Developer

Pyxicom

Nov 2019 — Sep 2024

Developed and maintained web applications and REST APIs for cross-industry clients.

  • Built backend systems using Symfony and Laravel for React and Next.js frontends.
  • Documented APIs using OpenAPI (Swagger) for frontend and third-party integration.
  • Migrated 5+ legacy CodeIgniter and Zend applications to Symfony and Laravel with zero data loss or downtime.
  • Optimized high-traffic MySQL and PostgreSQL databases by restructuring schemas and adding indexes.
  • Integrated multiple third-party services and payment gateways under strict regulatory requirements.

Academic

Education

Master in Software Engineering

Ecole High-Tech

Sep 2020 — Nov 2023

Rabat, Morocco

Specialized Technician in Multimedia Development Techniques

ISTA NTIC

Sep 2017 — Jun 2019

Rabat, Morocco

Expertise

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

PHPJavaScriptTypeScript

Frameworks

SymfonyLaravelExpress.js

Databases

PostgreSQLMySQLMongoDB

Search & Caching

ElasticsearchRedisMemcached

Geospatial Systems

PostGISRedis (geospatial)OSRM

DevOps & Infrastructure

DockerAnsible (AWX)GitHub ActionsELK Stack

Tools & Practices

GitOpenAPI (Swagger)Code review & QAAgile methodologies

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