Building products that ship, not just demos.
I'm Rakib Chowdhury — a Tech Lead & Web Engineer with 8+ years of experience guiding teams and architecting robust web applications. Specializing in Laravel, Node.js, modern JavaScript(React,Vue), and custom WordPress ecosystems, I bridge technical strategy with execution — leading teams to build scalable custom packages, bespoke themes, and high-performance systems.
About
Over the past eight years, I have built and deployed complex web ecosystems in fintech, e-commerce, and high-compliance public sector environments. My focus spans server-side architecture in Laravel to type-safe client-side interfaces built with Vue, React, and TypeScript.
I operate with a product-driven mindset, preferring simple, maintainable software patterns that scale naturally over over-engineered abstractions. Whether leading technical initiatives or delivering features directly, I emphasize code quality, operational reliability, and clear cross-functional communication.
I selectively take on freelance engineering work, consulting on complex Laravel architecture, legacy migrations, and custom platform development.
- Based in
- Merul Badda, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Experience
- 8+ Years
- Focus
- Laravel · Vue · React · TypeScript · Nodejs · MongoDB · PostgraySQL · MySQL · MicroService Architecture · Package Development · Service Layer Design Pattern · SOLID Principles · Git · Github
- Available for
- Freelance & full-time roles
Skills & Stack
Backend
Frontend
System Architecture
Domains
Integrations
Methodology
Experience
Selected Projects
Modular HRMS — Package-Based Architecture
Fully modular HRMS built as independent Laravel packages (Employee, Leave, Attendance, Payroll) with clean relational APIs and Repository Pattern, architected for plug-and-play module expansion. Docker for consistent multi-environment deployment, JWT auth and RBAC across all modules.
Jpremit & Jpremit Canada — Remittance Platforms
Architected and delivered two production remittance platforms serving the Bangladeshi diaspora, with Google Authenticator 2FA and dynamic exchange rate management.
JRF Job Bank — Multi-Stack Job Portal
Designed full backend and frontend architecture from scratch; implemented Stripe subscription billing, job application workflows, and employer dashboards.
Department of Fisheries — Government of Bangladesh
Migrated and integrated 1.6M+ records into a live government database with data integrity validation, optimized indexing, and QR-code-based report generation for field use.
WASA Smart Water Management System
Smart-meter water utility platform with a service-pattern architecture (zone-based user hierarchy, leakage complaint handling, billing), Redis-backed queues, live meter-reading polling, and a dynamic multi-domain report builder covering consumption, billing/collections, and complaints.
Antora Marriage Media — Matchmaking Platform
End-to-end matrimonial platform with a service-layer homepage architecture, dynamic CMS-driven content, OTP-verified agreement forms with e-signature capture and mPDF-generated documents, biodata PDF generation, and server-side GTM/GA4/Facebook conversion tracking.
University Management System
Co-developed core modules for student enrollment, course registration, exam scheduling, and result processing.
Turag Waterfront Resort — Booking Website
Resort website with room listings, amenities, and a booking flow for guest reservations.
Set-Top Box (STB) Management System
Web-based STB management system with modules for registration, activation, deactivation, and customer-device mapping. Built and maintained REST APIs connecting the frontend and backend, developed administrative dashboards, optimized database queries, and handled bug fixes and production support.
Jpremit Blog
WordPress content site supporting the Jpremit remittance platform with articles for the Bangladeshi diaspora audience.
Let's grow together
Currently available for selective freelance projects and full-time leadership roles. If you are looking to architect scalable web applications, streamline complex engineering workflows, or build resilient custom platforms, let's connect.