Mumbai, India · Remote-friendly

Zarrar
Palekar.

Senior full-stack engineer & team lead. I build React, Node.js, PostgreSQL and .NET products, and lead the remote team that ships them.

9+: years shipping
9 + 3: devs & QA led
CSM: certified

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zarrar@live.in/+91 98673 63215

About

Senior engineer.Hands-on lead.

Mumbai, India · Remote

I build like the senior engineer in the codebase and communicate like the Scrum Master responsible for delivery.

The core is MERN/PERN product work, backed by .NET enterprise depth, Scrum leadership, and AI-assisted development that stays human-reviewed.

MERN/PERN Product Engineering

React
TypeScript
JavaScript
Node.js
Express
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Redux

Enterprise & Legacy Systems

.NET
MS SQL
Oracle
HTML5
CSS3
Bootstrap
Git
GitHub

AI-Assisted Delivery Leadership

Claude Code
Codex
ChatGPT
ClickUp

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Experience

Nine years.Four chapters.

From .NET CRM/CMS systems to MERN/PERN SaaS products — hands-on work that grew into team leadership, Scrum practice, and direct client ownership.

Timeline

2017—∞

Currently leading product engineering at Azul Arc — remote team of 9 developers + 3 QA, in-house PERN product, US-based clients.

Azul Arc

Senior Software Engineer

MERN/PERN Full Stack Web Development | Team Lead, CSM

4 yearsOct 2022 — Present

Stack

React, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, TypeScript, AI-assisted SDLC

H1
Lead a remote agile team of 9 developers and 3 QA engineers on an in-house PERN product while staying hands-on across architecture, APIs, code reviews, and delivery quality.
H2
Work directly with US-based clients and stakeholders to clarify requirements, convert business needs into user stories, estimate work, and guide technical execution.
H3
Use Augment Code, ChatGPT, Codex, and Claude Code for codebase exploration, debugging, refactoring support, documentation, and test-case ideation with manual review.

Syndication Pro

Software Engineer L2

MERN Full Stack Developer

1 year 4 monthsJun 2021 — Oct 2022

Stack

MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js, Apollo, GraphQL, TypeScript, Context API

H1
Built product features from scratch for Syndication Pro, now SponsorCloud, a real estate syndication SaaS platform used in the US market.
H2
Delivered full-stack modules across reusable React components, Apollo/GraphQL flows, APIs, data handling, debugging, and performance improvements.

Euclid - Tenders Info

Senior Software Developer

.NET Full Stack CMS and CRM Development

2 years 2 monthsApr 2019 — Jun 2021

Stack

.NET, ASP.NET, C#, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, MS SQL, Web APIs

H1
Developed and enhanced web-based and desktop-based CRM/CMS systems using .NET, ASP.NET, C#, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, HTML, CSS, and database-driven workflows.
H2
Created JSON-based Web APIs for client data requirements, reporting needs, and internal application integrations.
H3
Worked on backend logic, frontend enhancements, SQL queries, and production issue resolution for business-critical client systems.

Tech Mahindra

Software Engineer

.NET Full Stack CMS and CRM Development

2 years 1 monthMar 2017 — Apr 2019

Stack

.NET, C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, Oracle PL/SQL

H1
Worked for British Telecom on CRM systems supporting telecom operations and the BT-EE merger in the UK.
H2
Developed and maintained enterprise application modules using .NET, C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, HTML, CSS, and relational databases.
H3
Supported defect fixes, enhancements, and cross-functional coordination in a large enterprise delivery environment.

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