Mohammad Rahhal

Senior Software Engineer

Experience

3+ yrs

Rating

5.0 · 1 review

Field

Software Engineering

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Overview

About

Senior Software Engineer with 3+ years of hands-on experience building and modernizing scalable backend and frontend systems. Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, distributed systems, and modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Next.js, and Angular. Experienced in system design, performance optimization, clean architecture, and data-driven problem solving, with solid foundations in algorithms, databases, and cloud-native development.

Focus areas

Software EngineeringInterview PrepResume ReviewClean CodeLeadershipEnterpriseBackendFrontendJavaCareer CoachingTechnical MentoringSystem Design

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Work Experience

Software Engineer – Wiley Science Solutions at Wiley

Sep 2025 – Present

Led the modernization of legacy microservices by rewriting and redesigning multiple services across backend and frontend using Spring Boot and Next.js, enforcing clean architecture and clear separation of concerns.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve system scalability, performance, and maintainability across mission-critical platforms.
Applied best practices in system design, code reviews, and testing to ensure high-quality and reliable software delivery.

Software Engineer at Wiley

Jun 2024 – Sep 2025

Drove the development and evolution of Literatum, a large-scale, mission-critical CMS used by major publishing clients.
Took ownership of complex backend initiatives, platform redesigns, and architectural improvements.
Optimized existing services for performance, reliability, and scalability while supporting continuous feature delivery.

Java Developer Intern at Digitinary

May 2023 – Jul 2023

Completed intensive training in advanced Java and Spring Boot development.
Built RESTful web services using Spring Boot and applied clean coding and testing best practices.
Gained hands-on experience in backend development within an agile team environment.

Java and DevOps Bootcamp Intern at Atypon

Jul 2022 – Dec 2022

Engaged in a comprehensive 6-month remote internship focused on Java and Java 8 features, including Servlets and JSP.
Practiced design patterns, clean code principles, and collaborative development workflows.
Gained exposure to DevOps fundamentals and modern software delivery pipelines.

Software Engineer Intern at ProgressSoft Corporation

Apr 2022 – May 2022

Acquired practical knowledge of agile techniques including clean code, pair programming, code refactoring, and test-driven development.
Contributed to software development tasks while learning industry-standard engineering practices.
Worked closely with senior engineers to improve code quality and development workflows.

Expertise

Skills

System DesignSoftware ArchitectureDistributed SystemsScalability & High AvailabilityPerformance OptimizationBackend EngineeringAPI DesignFrontend EngineeringData Structures & AlgorithmsClean Code & RefactoringDesign PatternsConcurrency & MultithreadingAsynchronous ProgrammingJVM InternalsDatabase DesignSQL & Query OptimizationNoSQL DatastoresCaching StrategiesMessaging SystemsEvent-Driven ArchitectureMicroservices ArchitectureCloud ComputingContainerizationTesting StrategiesAgile & SDLCJavaPythonJavaScriptTypeScriptSpring BootNode.jsReactNext.jsAngularDockerMachine LearningDeep LearningClear CommunicationProblem SolvingOwnership & AccountabilityCritical ThinkingFast LearningCollaborationMentorshipTime ManagementResilience

Certifications

I/O-efficient Algorithms

Python for Data Science, AI & Development

HTML and CSS in Depth

React Basics

Introduction to Front-End Development

Programming with JavaScript

Version Control

Java and DevOps Training

Java EE Specialization

Java Testing Specialization

Algorithms

Algorithmic Toolbox

Introduction to Git and GitHub

Building Web Applications in PHP

Packages

Structured programs with recurring calls and interview practice. Request a package in the Qualify You learner app.

6-months package

Back-end Engineering from zero to hero: Java & SpringBoot

A 6-month Back-End Engineering program that takes you from zero to hero using Java and Spring Boot. Covers Java fundamentals, OOP, algorithms, databases, REST APIs, Git, testing, and the Spring ecosystem including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Security through hands-on real-world projects.

What's included

1 call per weekJava from beginner to advanced levelSpring Boot & REST API designMock technical interviewDatabase design & optimizationalgorithms and data structures

1 calls / week

Live mentorship cadence

1 interview / month

Mock interview sessions

Call-based mentorship

6 Months program

$600

Total for 6 months

Request package

6-months package

Senior Software Engineer Accelerator

An advanced mentorship program designed for engineers aiming to grow into senior backend or full-stack roles.

What's included

System design & architecture discussionsAdvanced Spring Boot & microservices conceptsCI/CD & production readinessSenior-level interview simulations

2 calls / week

Live mentorship cadence

2 interviews / month

Mock interview sessions

Call-based mentorship

6 Months program

$550

Total for 6 months

Request package

3-months package

Backend & Full-Stack Mentorship

A hands-on mentorship program for engineers working with Java, Spring Boot, and modern frontend technologies.

What's included

2 calls per weekSpring Boot & REST API designDatabase design & optimizationFrontend integration (React / Next.js basics)Mock technical interview

2 calls / week

Live mentorship cadence

1 interview / month

Mock interview sessions

Call-based mentorship

3 Months program

$300

Total for 3 months

Request package

1-month package

Software Engineering Foundations

A 1-month mentorship program focused on strengthening core software engineering fundamentals, clean code practices, and backend development basics.

What's included

1 call per weekClean Code & OOP principlesJava & backend fundamentalsCode review and feedbackPersonalized learning roadmap

1 calls / week

Live mentorship cadence

Call-based mentorship

1 Month program

$100

Total for 1 month

Request package

Reviews

5.0

Overall rating

Based on 1 verified review

Kamal Khalaf
Jun 14, 2026
Mohammed is an outstanding mentor and software engineering expert. He has deep knowledge in his field and is always willing to guide and support others. His communication skills are excellent, making complex topics easy to understand. He provides valuable mentorship, shares practical insights, and helps people grow both technically and professionally. I highly recommend Mohammed to anyone looking for guidance in software engineering, system design, and career development.

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Software EngineeringInterview PrepResume ReviewClean CodeLeadershipEnterpriseBackendFrontendJavaCareer CoachingTechnical MentoringSystem Design

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