Hi, I am Javaid Khalid

Javaid Khalid

Senior Software Engineer at Skipton Building Society

Microsoft Certified Azure & DevOps Expert with over 15 years of experience in full-stack development, cloud transformation, and engineering leadership. Certified SAFe 6 Practitioner with a strong track record in mentoring teams, defining engineering strategy, and delivering scalable enterprise solutions. Experienced in .NET Core, React.js, Next.js, and Azure, with exposure to Java-based systems. Led cross-functional teams across global locations, driving cloud migration, legacy modernization, and CI/CD automation. Contributed to AI innovation with Microsoft engineers in Bellevue, Seattle, and delivered impactful solutions across industries including financial services, IoT, oil & gas, and e-commerce.

Leadership
Strategy
Digital Transformation
Team Work
Communication
Hard Working

Skills

C#

C#

Writing code in C# for many year.

.NETCore

.NETCore

Experienced in developing .NET Core Applications.

Kubernetes

Kubernetes

Capable of deploying, managing application on Kubernetes in Azure Kuberenetes Service.

Azure

Azure

Over 4 years of experience developing in Microsoft Azure

IoT

IoT

Know how to work with IoT devices, and how to build IoT enabled applications using Azure.

Devops

Devops

Profissient in Build and Release pipelines, and how to implement CI/CD

Docker

Docker

Develop containerised applications using Microservices architecture.

Git

Git

Experienced with git based development. Mostly, use Github.

Experiences

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Principal Software Engineer
Skipton Building Society

Dec 2018 - Present, Skipton, UK

In 1853, we set out to help people create a better future by providing a good place for people’s savings and helping people own their own home. More than 160 years later, our purpose remains the same. From our people, to the environment and the communities we serve, we’re helping to build a better future.

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborated with leadership to define and execute long-term engineering strategy, including a 5-year success roadmap.
  • Led cloud migration and automation of legacy systems to build scalable, loosely coupled architectures.
  • Acted as technical lead for website and mobile app migration projects, ensuring seamless customer experience using modern tech stacks.
  • Mentored and upskilled engineering teams on emerging technologies and cloud practices.
  • Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and SaaS integrations.
  • Provided architectural guidance and technical support across cross-functional teams.
  • Played a key role in aligning engineering initiatives with strategic goals focused on cloud-first development, automation, and modular design.
  • Defined engineering standards and led technical reviews to ensure architectural consistency and delivery quality.
Lead Developer
Dover Fueling Solutions

Aug 2017 - Dec 2018 , Skelmersdale, UK

Dover Fueling Solutions (“DFS”), part of Dover Corporation, is comprised of the product brands of ClearView, Fairbanks, ProGauge, Tokheim, Wayne Fueling Systems and OPW’s Fuel Management Systems, and delivers advanced fuel dispensing equipment, electronic systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wetstock management solutions to customers worldwide. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, DFS has a significant manufacturing presence around the world, including facilities in the USA, the UK, the Netherlands, France, India, China, and Brazil.

Responsibilities:
  • Worked as a Lead Cloud Developer, responsibilities included
  • Managing a small team in Uk and Remotely.
  • Product Owner for Mobile Application Development
  • Worked on various projects including
  • Building Products in Azure using .Net Core
  • Developed various apps using Angular
  • Xamarin App Development
  • I was also responsible in leading the team in to cloud platform.
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System Engineer
Wayne Fueling Systems

April 2016 - August 2017 , Elland, UK

A global fuel dispenser manufacturer for retail and fleet applications, Wayne is leading the way with technological advances on multiple fronts, from eco-fuel solutions and regulation-compliant pay-at-the-pump security to multimedia marketing and groundbreaking site control systems. Wayne has come a long way since the first oil pump in 1891, and we continue to focus on a future of ever-expanding possibilities.

Responsibilities:
  • Managing a small team of developers.
  • Buildling new platform for Fuel Solutions
  • Developed and Lead projects
  • Responsible for moving in house infrastructure to Microsoft Azure
  • Worked on various projects including
  • Asp.Net Forms, Asp.Net MVC and Azure
  • Responsible for building Hybrid apps.
System Developer
Vianet

August 2012 - April 2016 , Sowerby Bridge, UK

Vianet Group was established 22 years ago and has been an AIM listed business since 2006. With over 300 customers including a number of global blue chip companies and more than 230,000 devices connected to our platform, our experience and knowledge combine to form a powerful technology and insight capability that few can match.

Responsibilities:
  • Using .NET Framework to develop bespoke soltuions for customers.
  • Developing Desktop Application for Fuel Management
  • Developing Mobile Applications using JQUERYMOBILE,ONSENUI, CORDOVA, ANGULARJS
  • Leading the team of developers
  • Developed Wetstock Application(Monitoring and Analysis of Fuel Management)
  • Transformed legacy applications to new Technology to meet the current customer demands
  • Used Android Development Platform to develop Apps
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Software Engineer
BodyNet Ltd

June 2011 - April 2012 , Bradford, UK

Automative Software Solutions

Responsibilities:
  • Developed Several Applications in .NET.
  • Used JQUERYMOBILE to develop business application.
  • Involved in Requirement Analysis, and Client Interaction.
  • ASP.NET Forms, SilverLight, ASP.NET MVC
IT Consultant
EpacksUK

June 2011 - April 2012 , Keighley, UK

ePacks UK is an online retailer of quality bags, backpacks and luggage.

Responsibilities:
  • Maintained and developed E-commerce application.
  • Improved website ranking by extensive research and Development of SEO
  • Effectively handled customers queries relates to salrs and inventory.
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Projects

IoT Fuel Tank Monitoring
IoT Fuel Tank Monitoring
Contributor JAN 2018 - Present

Development of IoT devices that can monitor fuel tank and report levels and alarms.

Legacy Application migration to new technology stack (React.js, Next.js, Typescript, .NET)
Legacy Application migration to new technology stack (React.js, Next.js, Typescript, .NET)
Contributor Sept 2023 - Present

Worked as technical lead and modernize the legacy application both web and app to the new technology stack. Worked closely with the PO, architects and DL for successful delivery of application. Mentored team on the adoption of React.js and Next.js framework. Improved customer engagement by 40% through mobile/web app enhancements.

Pipeline Modernization (Azure DevOps, YAML, BICEP)
Pipeline Modernization (Azure DevOps, YAML, BICEP)
Contributor Jan 2023 - DEC 2024

Led the initiative to automate the deployment of applications which involved writing scripts from scratch in BICEP to support the automation of environment and code deployment.Reduced deployment time by 50% through CI/CD automation.

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Achievements

Graduation

Team of the Year