Portrait of Malik Hamid Javed, Senior Mobile Application Engineer

About Me

Malik Hamid Javed

I build scalable Android, React Native and IoT-powered mobile applications for transportation, fintech, healthcare and enterprise platforms. With 8+ years of experience in Kotlin, Java, Jetpack Compose and modern Android architecture, I help teams deliver reliable, high-performance mobile products.

Doha, QatarOpen to remote roles, contract work and full-time opportunities

Professional Background

I am Malik Hamid Javed, a Senior Mobile Application Engineer based in Doha, Qatar, with more than 8 years of experience designing, developing and maintaining production-grade mobile applications.

My core expertise is Android Native development using Kotlin and Java, along with cross-platform development using React Native. I have worked across multiple business domains including transportation, ride-hailing, fintech, healthcare, enterprise platforms and IoT-enabled mobility solutions.

Currently, I work with Mowasalat (Karwa) in the Mobile and IoT Division, where I develop mobile applications and integrate IoT devices for vehicle monitoring, fleet management, tracking, telemetry and smart transportation operations.

I enjoy building clean, scalable and maintainable mobile applications, improving product performance, solving complex integration challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver business-focused technology solutions.

Skills

Mobile Development

Android SDKKotlinJavaReact NativeJetpack ComposeAndroid Architecture Components

Architecture

MVVMClean ArchitectureRepository PatternDependency InjectionModular App Development

Android Tools & Libraries

Room DatabaseCameraXWorkManagerCoroutinesNavigation ComponentsFirebaseRetrofit

Backend & APIs

REST APIsJSONSpring FrameworkNode.jsSQL

IoT & Mobility

IoT IntegrationVehicle MonitoringFleet ManagementGPS TrackingReal-Time TelemetryHowen DevicesDigiTax DevicesHikvision Palm Recognition

Workflow

GitAgile/ScrumCode ReviewsDebuggingProduction SupportPerformance OptimizationRemote Collaboration

Experience

Senior Mobile Application Engineer - Mowasalat (Karwa)

Mobile & IoT Division

Doha, Qatar | September 2025 - Present

Develop and maintain mobile applications for transportation operations and smart mobility services with IoT integrations for monitoring, tracking, fleet management and telemetry.

  • Develop enterprise Android and cross-platform mobile applications.
  • Integrate Howen vehicle monitoring devices, DigiTax devices and Hikvision Palm Recognition systems.
  • Build and maintain mobile features for fleet management and transportation operations.
  • Work with backend, infrastructure and operations teams to deliver reliable production solutions.
  • Optimize mobile app performance, stability and user experience.

Lead Software Developer - Ryde Qatar

Doha, Qatar | November 2023 - August 2025

Led mobile development for ride-hailing applications and supported Android, iOS and backend integrations.

  • Developed native Android applications using Kotlin and Java.
  • Implemented modern Android features using Jetpack Compose.
  • Worked with Room Database, CameraX, Navigation Components and WorkManager.
  • Finalized technical requirements and supported production issue resolution.
  • Collaborated with product and backend teams to deliver reliable mobility features.

Senior Software Engineer - i2c Inc.

Lahore, Pakistan | November 2022 - December 2023

Worked on fintech products focused on transaction solutions and secure mobile application development.

  • Built Android application features using Kotlin, Java and Android SDK.
  • Integrated mobile applications with backend services and APIs.
  • Used Spring Framework for backend service integration.
  • Worked with secure data handling and database-driven application flows.

Senior Software Engineer - Soliton Technologies

Lahore, Pakistan | February 2022 - October 2022

Worked on healthcare-based digital products including telehealth, prescription and appointment management systems.

  • Maintained healthcare mobile products.
  • Improved performance and stability of existing applications.
  • Supported feature development and production issue resolution.

Earlier Roles - Previous Experience

Lahore, Pakistan | January 2020 - July 2018

Built a strong engineering foundation across product delivery, Android development and client-facing collaboration.

  • Senior Software Engineer - Joblogic (January 2020 - October 2021)
  • Software Engineer - Novatore Solutions (July 2018 - November 2019)
  • Android Developer - Xeven Solutions (September 2017 - July 2018)