Available for engineering roles

Building thoughtful web experiences and reliable software.

I'm a full-stack developer based in Srinagar, India. I specialize in React, Next.js, and TypeScript, engineering client-facing digital products, scalable CMS architectures, and robust internal tooling.

Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
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Core:Next.js 16 (App Router)React 19TypeScriptPayload CMS
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Azhar Ali Dar — Full-Stack Developer
Azhar Ali Dar
Srinagar, IN
[ENG · FULL-STACK]CYBER SPARK · NX

Selected Work

Production Platforms & Systems

Full-stack portals, multilingual brand websites, and operations tooling engineered with Next.js, Payload CMS, and TypeScript.

Primary Case Studies
www.dunesandbricks.com/
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Dunes & Bricks live production platform screenshot
Real Estate Platform
2024

Dunes & Bricks

Real Estate & Property Platform

A high-performance real estate portal engineered for seamless property discovery. Built end-to-end with dynamic listing management, fast static/server rendering, and an intuitive browsing layout.

Role & Architecture:Full-cycle development from system setup to production deployment — architected Next.js page models, customized Payload CMS collections, connected MongoDB schemas, and crafted responsive UI in Tailwind CSS.
Deliverables:
  • Designed content schema for property listings, amenities, and agent profiles.
  • Optimised image rendering and asset delivery for high-resolution property galleries.
  • Engineered responsive search filters and structured data for real estate SEO.
Next.jsTailwind CSSPayload CMSMongoDBTypeScript
Visit Platform
www.sissi-fiona.de/
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Sissi & Fiona live production platform screenshot
Editorial & Professional Services
2024

Sissi & Fiona

Multilingual Brand & Editorial Experience

A sophisticated German and English web platform for an international brand. Delivers seamless bilingual localization, editorial typography, and structured content management through a unified CMS.

Role & Architecture:Delivered the full application on Cyber Spark's CMS platform — established internationalized routing, bilingual content models, responsive component hierarchy, and automated deployments.
Deliverables:
  • Configured robust i18n routing and localization schemas (German/English).
  • Created reusable layout components maintaining typographic elegance across languages.
  • Implemented zero-layout-shift image handling and SEO meta tags for EU markets.
Next.jsTypeScriptPayload CMSTailwind CSSi18n
Visit Platform
Agency & Enterprise Architecture
www.cyberspark.uk/
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Agency Web Architecture
2024 – Present

Cyber Spark Platforms

Agency UK & India Corporate Websites

The corporate web presences for digital agency Cyber Spark. Spans content structure, CMS configurations, and on-page technical SEO optimizations across regional websites.

Role & Architecture:Contributed to CMS integrations, content architecture, frontend enhancements, and on-page technical SEO. Contributed as a core collaborator during the agency's tech evolution across Next.js and modern static tooling.
Deliverables:
  • Contributed to modular CMS layout blocks utilized across regional websites.
  • Implemented structured metadata, OpenGraph cards, and Core Web Vitals optimizations.
  • Maintained component consistency across shared monorepo packages.
Next.jsPayload CMSTailwind CSSTechnical SEOTypeScript
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Manedu CRM live production platform screenshot
Business Operations System
2024

Manedu CRM

Business Operations & Referral Management Platform

A specialized full-stack internal web application built to streamline lead pipelines, multi-tier referral-agent workflows, and commission accounting.

Role & Architecture:Architected and implemented the end-to-end full-stack solution — engineered relational MongoDB data schemas, secured REST APIs with Node.js/Express, and created operational dashboards in React.
Deliverables:
  • Designed secure referral tracking models and automated commission calculations.
  • Built clean dashboard tables with multi-field filtering and role-based views.
  • Engineered transactional API endpoints with comprehensive input validation.
ReactNode.jsExpressMongoDBTypeScript
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Capabilities

Technical Stack & Core Competencies

Technologies, libraries, and workflows I work with daily to engineer resilient full-stack systems. No arbitrary progress bars — only verified tools and real production experience.

Frontend6 techs

Modern component-driven development with a focus on type safety, performance, and accessibility.

React

React 19, Server & Client Components

Next.js

App Router, SSR, SSG, Turbopack

TypeScript

Strict Mode, Advanced Types, Generics

JavaScript

ESNext, Async/Await, Web APIs

Tailwind CSS

Tailwind v4, Custom Design Tokens

HTML5 & CSS3

Semantic HTML, Responsive Layouts

Backend and CMS5 techs

Reliable API endpoints, scalable content management, and robust data storage.

Node.js

Runtime, Event Loop, Server Architecture

Express

RESTful APIs, Middleware, Validation

Payload CMS

Headless CMS, Collection Modeling

REST APIs

API Contracts, Auth, Error Responses

MongoDB

Mongoose, Aggregations, Document Schemas

Testing4 techs

Automated regression prevention and behavioral verification across user journeys.

Playwright

E2E Testing, Cross-Browser Automation

Jest

Unit & Integration Testing, Mocking

End-to-End Testing

User Workflows, Visual Verification

Integration Testing

API & Component Interaction Checks

Tools and workflows6 techs

Engineering hygiene, monorepo architecture, and production delivery pipelines.

Git

Atomic Commits, Feature Branching

GitHub

Pull Requests, Code Review, CI Actions

Nx Monorepos

Shared Packages, Workspace Caching

ESLint

Static Analysis, Code Quality Standards

SEO & Web Vitals

Metadata, Lighthouse, CWV Optimisation

i18n & Localization

Multi-language Routing & Schemas

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TypeScript Strict ModeZero Unhandled ErrorsWeb Vitals BudgetExpand-Contract Schema Evolution

Professional Journey

Engineering Experience

Hands-on software development across internal agency tooling, shared monorepo components, production client rollouts, and automated test pipelines.

Junior Software Developer

Full-Time RoleActive

Cyber Spark

2024 – PresentRemote

Building shared enterprise CMS infrastructure and delivering client-facing digital products within an Nx monorepo environment.

Core Contributions & Scope:
  • Contribute to SparkCMS — a shared internal platform built on Payload CMS — engineering reusable component libraries deployed across multiple client projects.
  • Architected and deployed client-facing web applications including Dunes & Bricks and Sissi & Fiona end-to-end.
  • Support continuous development and on-page SEO enhancements on Cyber Spark UK and India corporate portals.
  • Engineered full-stack features for Manedu CRM including lead pipelines, commission management, and dashboard reporting.
  • Authored and maintain automated test suites with Playwright and Jest to prevent regressions.

Full-Stack Developer Intern

Internship

Remote Internship

2023 – 2024Remote

Gained hands-on full-stack engineering experience delivering REST APIs, responsive React interfaces, and production features.

Core Contributions & Scope:
  • Built full-stack application features utilizing React, Next.js, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB.
  • Designed and documented RESTful API endpoints with structured request validation and error handling.
  • Deepened proficiency with TypeScript strict mode, responsive styling, and modern Git workflows.

About & Approach

Engineering Philosophy & Background

I view software engineering as the discipline of turning messy real-world workflows into clean, reliable digital experiences that operate predictably in production.

Full-Stack Autonomy

From database schema design and API modeling to pixel-accurate, accessible React interfaces.

Clean & Maintainable Code

Writing self-documenting TypeScript, adhering to Expand-Contract data patterns, and enforcing strict type safety.

Testing & Verification

Automated end-to-end and regression testing with Playwright and Jest rather than hoping things work.

Performance by Default

Zero unnecessary layout shifts, responsive viewports, optimized asset loading, and high-standard Web Vitals.

Full-Stack Developer: One person, 47 tabs — illustrated workspace of Azhar Ali Dar

I'm a full-stack developer based in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. I currently work as a Junior Software Developer at Cyber Spark, where I contribute to client platforms, internal tools, and a shared enterprise CMS built on Payload CMS.

My day-to-day spans modern frontend engineering with React 19 and Next.js, backend REST API development with Node.js and Express, schema design in MongoDB, rigorous testing with Playwright and Jest, and search engine optimization.

I care about writing clean, maintainable, resilient code and building interfaces that feel fast, deliberate, and effortless to use. I'm actively seeking software engineering opportunities where I can solve complex problems and contribute to high-standard products.

LOCATION: SRINAGAR, INDIASTATUS: OPEN TO REMOTE ROLES

Get in Touch

Let's build something exceptional together

I'm actively seeking full-stack, frontend, or React/Next.js engineering roles — especially on teams that value software reliability, good design, and technical rigor.

Primary Direct Channel
azharali@cyberspark.in
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Email

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Notice:Open to full-time remote engineering positions and selective contract initiatives globally.