Freelance Software Engineer Senior Full-Stack Developer

Freelance Software Engineer | Senior Full-Stack Developer

About Me

I am a passionate Full-Stack Developer with over 10 years of experience in building scalable and secure software systems. While I have worked at large tech companies across Europe, I am now offering my services as a freelancer, helping clients build modern, cloud-native, and user-friendly applications.

From building robust backend systems to crafting elegant frontends, I bring technical depth and communication skills to every project. I love collaborating with people, learning from international teams, and delivering high-quality solutions that make a difference.

🚀 Now Available for Freelance Projects!

If you’re looking for someone to bring your software ideas to life — whether it’s backend APIs, cloud infrastructure, or full-stack web apps — let’s connect!
📧 waqar.detho@gmail.com

Skills

Programming Languages: Java, Python, Visual Basic
Frameworks & Tools: Spring Boot, Angular, Jenkins, Docker
Cloud Technologies: AWS, CloudFoundry
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, DB2, MongoDB, MSSQL Server
Languages: German (C1), English (C1–C2), Urdu (Native), Sindhi (Native)

Education

Master’s in Information Engineering, Universität Konstanz (Focus: AI and Machine Learning)
Exchange Semester, Vienna University of Technology (Software Engineering and Internet Computing)
Bachelor’s in Computer Science & IT, NED University of Engineering and Technology

Professional Experience

Freelance Software Engineer 📍 Zurich, Switzerland

Self-employed (Jan 2025 – Present)

Working on secure cloud-based applications and system integration projects.
Contributed to custom development for clients in healthcare and IT sectors.
Technologies: Python, OAuth 2.0, Azure AD, Microsoft Graph API, WireGuard, JavaScript, Electron, Node.js, Vite.

FAU (Fokus Arbeit Umfeld) 📍 Bern, Switzerland

Professional and Personal Development (May 2024 – Nov 2024)

Focus on Personal Branding, Agile Methods, Self-Presentation, and Interview Readiness.

IBM 📍 Bern, Switzerland

Senior Application Developer (Jan 2022 – Jun 2023)

Delivered digital services for Swiss federal institutions and hospitals.
Technologies: Java 11, Spring WebFlux, Angular, Postgres, Docker, Jenkins.

Accenture 📍 Frankfurt & Hamburg, Germany

Application Development Specialist (Sep 2019 – Dec 2021)

Led development of GDPR-compliant applications for banking clients.
Technologies: Java EE, Spring Boot, AWS, CI/CD, Spring Batch.

OTTO GmbH & Co KG 📍 Hamburg, Germany

Software Developer (Mar 2017 – Feb 2019)

Enhanced CMS, developed REST APIs, and migrated microservices to AWS.
Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, AngularJS, Vaadin, AWS.

Universität Konstanz 📍 Konstanz, Germany

Student Research Assistant (Nov 2013 – Apr 2015)

Worked on DAMIART (data mining using ART neural networks).
Built classification datasets, integrated MEKA, developed Rule Explorer in KNIME.
Technologies: Java, Python, MySQL, Matlab, Debian.

TPS Pakistan 📍 Karachi, Pakistan

Software Engineer (Dec 2012 – Aug 2013)

Developed card production software including Visa/MasterCard integrations.
Technologies: Visual Basic, SQL Server, Crystal Reports.

Workstream Automation 📍 Karachi, Pakistan

Software Developer (Jan 2012 – Nov 2012)

Developed internal analytics tools and business automation systems.
Technologies: Java, Hibernate, MySQL, MSSQL, XML.

AutoSoft Dynamics 📍 Karachi, Pakistan

Software Programmer (Jun 2010 – Dec 2011)

Developed treasury software (ADAMS) for banking clients.
Technologies: Power Builder, SQL Server.

Catcos 📍 Karachi, Pakistan

Network Administrator (Feb 2010 – Jun 2010)

Managed IT support for international call centers and customer systems.

Waqar A. Detho

Certifications

Persuade Rhetorically, Echo-Training (Oct 2024)
Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT, LinkedIn (Oct 2024)
New Work - Principles, Frameworks and Methods, Explorativa (Sep 2024)
Personal Branding, VANK Consulting GmbH (Sep 2024)
Essentials for Solution Engineers, LinkedIn (Aug 2024)
Success Through Inner Strength, About You (Aug 2024)
API Security, Accenture (Mar 2021)
Java Reactive Programming, Udemy (Jan 2023)

Waqar A. Detho Portfolio