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✦ SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER ✦ MANILA ✦ 8+ TAONG KARANASAN

Umer Malik Freelance Software Engineer sa Manila

Direktang software engineering, 3D WebGL interfaces, at AI automation para sa mga brand sa Philippines. Walang agency fees — direktang commits sa iyong pribadong repo na may 100% paglilipat ng IP.

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Years Direct Experience
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Live Platforms Built
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SERVICES
✦ MGA SERBISYO ✦ MANILA ✦ UMER XPERT

Pangunahing Kakayahan sa Software Engineering

16 espesyalisadong disiplina na binuo para sa mga negosyo sa Manila at Philippines.

Direct Answer: Umer Malik delivers 16 full-stack software engineering disciplines tailored for Philippines businesses, encompassing custom web application development, headless Shopify e-commerce, native iOS/Android mobile apps, high-throughput REST/GraphQL APIs, cloud DevOps orchestration, and enterprise AI automations. Every discipline is executed using modern engineering standards, sub-200ms server response benchmarks, and strict OWASP Top 10 security protocols.

01
Production Architecture
Pasadyang Web Dev & Mga Portal

Mabilis at matatag na mga platform para sa merkado sa Philippines. Custom CMS, REST APIs, sub-200ms tugon at buong seguridad.

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02
High-Velocity Checkout
Shopify & Mga Sistema ng E-Commerce

Headless stores at custom Shopify solutions na mabilis mag-load at nagpapalago ng benta sa Philippines.

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03
Native iOS & Android
App Development para sa iOS & Android

Native apps para sa mga user sa Philippines. Offline architecture, biometric auth, at real-time data sync.

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04
AI & LLM Automation
AI Chatbots & Automation

Mga matatalinong katulong na pinapagana ng GPT-4 para sa 24/7 na suporta sa customer at benta.

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05
Technical SEO 95+
Teknikal na SEO & Bilis ng Website

Core Web Vitals optimization at schema na nagdadala sa mga negosyo sa Philippines sa unang pahina ng Google.

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06
Plugin-Free Clean Code
Propesyonal na WordPress Dev

Custom WordPress na walang mabibigat na plugins. Gutenberg blocks, REST API, at mabilis na Redis cache.

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07
OWASP Top 10 Hardened
Seguridad ng Website & Audit

WAF configuration, SSL hardening, penetration testing, at buong pagsunod sa mga pamantayan ng OWASP Top 10.

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08
PCI-DSS & Multi-Currency
Integrasyon ng Payment Gateway

PCI-DSS compliant payment flows na may 3D Secure at multi-currency support para sa mga negosyo sa Philippines.

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09
REST & GraphQL APIs
API & Arkitektura ng Backend

Scalable RESTful at GraphQL APIs na may kumpletong OpenAPI documentation at OAuth2 security.

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10
Zero-Downtime Deployments
Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps (AWS)

AWS cloud infrastructure, Docker containers, at automated CI/CD pipelines na walang downtime.

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11
Figma to Clean Code
UI/UX Design & Digital Interfaces

Pixel-perfect interfaces mula Figma patungo sa malinis na code na may 3D WebGL animations sa Manila.

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12
Workflow Automation
Automation & Custom Scripting

Mga custom script at AI workflows na nag-aalis ng mga paulit-ulit na gawain sa Philippines.

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13
SQL & Database Tuning
Arkitektura ng Database & Bilis

Disenyo ng database, SQL optimization, at Redis caching para sa mabibigat na trapiko.

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14
Zero-Downtime Refactoring
Modernisasyon ng mga Lumang Sistema

Pagsusuri at muling pagsulat ng mga lumang codebase patungo sa modernong arkitektura nang walang downtime.

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15
Speed & UX Optimization
Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)

Data-driven UX audits at landing pages na nagpapalit ng traffic sa Philippines patungo sa tunay na kita.

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16
100% IP Transfer under NDA
White-Label Software Engineering

Malinis na code sa ilalim ng NDA na may buong paglilipat ng source code at intellectual property sa iyo.

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ALLIANCE
✦ TIWALA AT MAHUSAY NA ENGINEERING

Walang Kompromisong Pangako sa Kalidad

Direktang transaksyon. Makikipagtulungan ka sa isang senior engineer mula sa unang araw.

Direct Answer: Hiring a direct senior software engineer provides direct access to the engineer executing your code, eliminating 40%–60% agency management markups, communication bottlenecks, and junior developer delegation. You receive faster sprint delivery, daily Git commits to your private repo, and 100% intellectual property ownership under signed NDA.

What is a Freelance Software Engineer? A freelance software engineer is an independent technical specialist who contracts directly with clients to design, engineer, and deploy production software systems without agency middlemen, account managers, or hidden markups.

Engineering BenchmarkUmer Malik (Direct Senior Engineer)Traditional Digital Agency
Architect CommunicationDirect 1-on-1 access to lead engineer via Slack / GitHub / VideoLayered communication through sales reps and junior account managers
Code Authorship & Talent8+ years veteran engineer authoring every commit and architecture decisionOften pitched by senior leads, then delegated to junior or outsourced coders
Speed & Sprint VelocityRapid 14-to-28 day milestone sprints with continuous staging delivery3 to 6 month protracted timelines due to agency bureaucracy and overhead
Pricing & Cost TransparencyGuaranteed fixed milestone pricing with 0% middleman markups40%–60% markups applied to cover agency offices, sales staff, and overhead
Code Sovereignty & IP100% IP ownership transferred upon milestone completion under signed NDAFrequent IP retention, proprietary CMS lock-in, or ongoing maintenance licenses
Performance & Standards95+ PageSpeed, sub-200ms API latency, W3C & OWASP complianceBloated multi-purpose themes, generic plugins, and sluggish database queries
REGISTRY
✦ NAPATUNAYANG RESULTA

Napatunayang Tagumpay sa Digital

Mga totoong case study kung saan ang teknikal na kahusayan ay nagpalago ng negosyo sa Philippines.

Direct Answer: The case studies below represent production architectures developed by Umer Malik across Philippines and global enterprise markets. These include interactive 3D WebGL proptech showcases, zero-trust fintech verification pipelines, headless Shopify storefronts, and high-velocity fleet dispatch APIs engineered for enterprise fault tolerance.

PROPTECH ✦ INTERACTIVE 3D

Manila 3D Property Showcase Platform

Custom WebGL 3D property map engine and interactive tour interface built for high-end developments with 60 FPS mobile responsiveness and seamless viewport rendering.

FINTECH ✦ ZERO-TRUST LEDGER

Transaction Audit & Verification Engine

Automated KYC verification and high-concurrency transaction audit pipeline utilizing private VPC subnets and indexed SQL architecture for low-latency settlement.

COMMERCE ✦ HEADLESS RETAIL

Headless Storefront for High-SKU Catalog

Decoupled e-commerce architecture leveraging Shopify Storefront API and server-side rendering to eliminate theme bloat and deliver instantaneous page transitions.

LOGISTICS ✦ HIGH-VELOCITY API

Real-Time Fleet Routing & Dispatch System

High-throughput dispatch API with Redis in-memory message queues and geospatial querying to handle live vehicle positioning without database lock-ups.

PROCESS
✦ WORKFLOW ✦ AGILE PROCESS ✦ 3 STEPS

Mabilis at Matatag na Arkitekturang Digital

Sa Manila at sa buong Philippines, nagtatayo kami ng mga modernong web application.

Direct Answer: The direct-hire software engineering process consists of three rigorous agile phases: 1) Technical Discovery & Architecture Blueprint within 48 hours, 2) Sprint-Based Agile Engineering with daily Git commits and staging reviews over 2–4 weeks, and 3) Production Deployment, OWASP Security Hardening, and complete 100% IP and credential handover under signed NDA.

PHASE 01 ✦ 48 HOURS

1. Architecture Blueprint & Scope

Direct 1-on-1 technical discovery to define data models, API schemas, security requirements, and system infrastructure. You receive a comprehensive technical proposal with fixed milestone pricing and sprint deliverables.

PHASE 02 ✦ SPRINT CYCLES

2. Agile Engineering & Daily Git Commits

Modular test-driven development (TDD) with daily commits pushed directly to your private GitHub/GitLab repository. Staging builds are deployed continuously for real-time stakeholder review and feedback.

PHASE 03 ✦ LAUNCH & IP HANDOVER

3. Production Hardening & 100% IP Transfer

Comprehensive OWASP Top 10 penetration auditing, W3C validation, SSL/TLS configuration, and DNS cutover. Upon milestone sign-off, all admin credentials, database assets, and 100% IP rights are transferred to you under signed NDA.

SECURITY
✦ 100% PAGLILIPAT NG IP

Seguridad at 100% Paglilipat ng Source Code

Binuo sa ilalim ng NDA na may 100% paglilipat ng pagmamay-ari ng source code at access sa iyo.

Direct Answer: Code security and intellectual property protection are enforced through strict contractual non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), encrypted private code repositories, automated static security analysis (SAST), and full architectural alignment with international standards including OWASP Top 10, W3C semantic specifications, and ISO/IEC 27001 data protection principles.

Ganap na sumusunod sa mga pamantayan ng DPA Philippines, NPC Standards, BSP Aware at naka-host sa AWS Singapore (ap-southeast-1).

✦ W3C WEB STANDARDS

Semantic HTML5 markup, strict accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA), responsive layouts, and cross-browser ECMAScript standards verified by official W3C validation.

✦ OWASP TOP 10 DEFENSE

Proactive protection against SQL injection, XSS vulnerabilities, broken authentication, SSRF, and sensitive data exposure with CSP and HSTS headers.

✦ ISO/IEC 27001 ALIGNMENT

Enterprise data protection practices, AES-256 encryption for data at rest, TLS 1.3 transport security, and isolated environment management.

✦ Philippines JURISDICTION & IP

Fully compliant with DPA Philippines, NPC Standards, BSP Aware guidelines. All source code, database architectures, and keys transfer 100% to your company under signed NDA.

✦ AUTHORITATIVE DATA SOURCES & INDUSTRY BENCHMARKS
Eurostat Digital Economy & Society Insights Official economic intelligence on software enterprise adoption and cloud microservices. Source Link
ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security International standard for information security management and data protection. Source Link
W3C Semantic Web Standards Official World Wide Web Consortium specifications for structured data and accessibility. Source Link
Google Search Central (2024) Official Core Web Vitals guidelines: LCP < 2.5s, INP < 200ms, CLS < 0.1 for top ranking. web.dev/vitals
FAQS
✦ FAQS ✦ MANILA ✦ DIRECT ANSWERS

What Are the Frequently Asked Questions About Software Engineering in Manila?

Clear, verified answers covering project pricing, technology stacks, IP protection, and onboarding timelines.

Direct Answer: Below are authoritative answers to key commercial, technical, and operational questions regarding direct-hire software engineering services with Umer Malik across Manila and Philippines.

How to hire a freelance software engineer in Manila, Philippines?

Hiring a freelance software engineer is simple: 1) Define your functional requirements, timeline, and milestone budget. 2) Submit your project details via the contact form for a free 24-hour technical assessment. 3) Align on milestone deliverables, sprint schedules, and signed NDA terms. 4) Engineering begins immediately with daily Git commits and staging updates.

How much does it cost to hire a freelance software engineer in Manila, Philippines?

Pricing is transparent and milestone-based with 0% agency markup. Representative ranges: landing page & brochure platforms $1,500 – $3,500; e-commerce stores with GCash & Maya (PayMaya) $3,500 – $8,500; custom SaaS web applications $8,500 – $25,000+; native mobile applications $7,500 – $22,000; AI automation & chatbots $4,000 – $12,000. All deliverables include complete 100% IP transfer.

Should I hire a freelance software engineer or a software agency in Philippines?

For startups and growing enterprises needing 1–4 senior engineers, hiring directly eliminates 40%–60% agency overhead, removes project coordinator bottlenecks, and ensures you speak directly with the engineer authoring your code. Agencies are suitable only for massive enterprise teams requiring 10+ simultaneous generalists.

How does GCash & Maya (PayMaya) payment gateway integration work?

Integration connects your platform directly to the official merchant APIs of GCash & Maya (PayMaya). Features include: native checkout flows, debit/credit card processing, instant payment confirmation webhooks, automated transaction reconciliation, and sandbox-to-production testing.

What technologies and frameworks does Umer Malik specialize in?

Primary engineering stacks include: Backend (PHP 8+, Laravel, Node.js, Python FastAPI); Frontend (React, Next.js, Vue.js, Three.js/WebGL); Mobile (React Native for iOS and Android); Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis); E-Commerce (Headless Shopify Storefront API, WooCommerce); and Cloud (AWS ap-south-1, Docker, CI/CD).

Who owns the source code and intellectual property once development is completed?

You retain 100% intellectual property ownership of all source code, database architectures, digital assets, and documentation. All engineering is conducted under signed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), and full ownership is transferred along with Git repository permissions upon milestone sign-off.

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