Ahmed Elattar | Software Engineer

Hi, I'm Ahmed

Backend Software Engineer

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About

Software Engineer with 1+ years of experience in backend development, specializing in Python, Django, DRF, and PostgreSQL. Strong background in building scalable systems and API design.

Work Experience

Software Engineer

November 2024 - Present

ByteHive • Cairo, EG

Worked with technical architecture and development strategy using Django & DRF for startup platform. Guided collaborative code reviews and fostered communication among cross-functional members to ensure timely implementation of new platform features. Deployed full-stack application (React/Vercel + Django/Koyeb) and established CI/CD pipeline.

Backend Developer

June 2025 - August 2025

Drop Me • Cairo, EG

Refactored backend authentication flow to elevate security standards through the application of validated OTP protocols. Built a RESTful Dashboard API with Django and DRF, enabling access to up-to-date analytics for users, revenue, and recycling through optimized data endpoints. Redesigned email templates, ensuring compatibility with responsive frameworks and facilitating consistent user experiences across devices.

Education

Banha National University

2022 - 2026

Very Good

Involvement

Head of Backend Development

September 2024 - May 2025

Google Developer Groups BNU • Benha National University

Enhanced educational engagement by applying real-world software engineering practices in Django workshops to build practical back-end competencies. Mentored junior developers through code reviews and promoted Back-end development best practices. Created a system for tasks and reviewing using GIT.

Skills

Languages

Python

JavaScript

Backend

Django

DRF

FastAPI

RESTful APIs

Databases

PostgreSQL

MySQL

SQLite

Security

JWT

OAuth2

SSL/TLS

OTP Integration

Role-based Access Control

DevOps & Tools

Docker

GitHub Actions CI/CD

Git

Frontend

React.js

HTML/CSS

Bootstrap

Tailwind

General

Performance Optimization

Testing

Soft Skills

Team Management

Mentoring

Agile/Scrum

My Projects

Check out my latest work

I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to complex web applications. Here are a few of my favorites.

Souq Tech - E-commerce Platform

Implemented e-commerce backend architecture using Django, integrating JWT/OAuth authentication, NeonDB, and Paymob for secure transactions. Integrated Django Filters to enable advanced product search functionalities within the e-commerce platform. Engineered scalable RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless interaction between frontend and backend systems, while optimizing data retrieval and ensuring robust system reliability.

Django

JWT/OAuth

NeonDB

Paymob

Django Filters

REST APIs

Documentation

Sisphys

Architected and implemented a RESTful API using FastAPI and SQLAlchemy for real-time sprint planning and sessions, featuring statistical analysis of team estimates and automated planning metrics

Fast APIs

REST APIs

SQLAlchemy

API Design

Source

SyntaxSphere

SyntaxSphere is a Django-based web application that provides a platform for users to share and discuss programming-related content.

Django

REST APIs

JWT

SQLite

Source

Matrix

A secure, asynchronous communication server featuring SSL encryption and JWT-based authentication, designed to support seamless server-client interaction.

Python

Asynchronous Server

JWT

PostgreSQL

SSL Encryption

Source

Articles

My Latest Articles

I occasionally write about programming, technology, and software development insights.

Understanding Breadth-First Search: Finding the Shortest Path

August 22, 2024

Learn how Breadth-First Search (BFS) works through a practical example of finding a mango buyer in a network of friends. Explore the algorithm, implementation, and real-world applications.

Article

Understanding Docker: The Womb for Your Code

August 31, 2025

Learn how Docker works through a simple womb analogy. Discover how containerization keeps software alive, explore Dockerfiles, images, and containers, and see a real-world example of running a Django app inside Docker.

Article