Leon Shala

Software Engineer

Tech Lead

Hello, I’m Leon Shala Software Engineer Tech Lead

Tech Lead and Software Engineer building Scalable Systems. Based in Prishtina, Kosovo.

Software Engineer with experience designing and delivering scalable web and mobile platforms, supported by a strong leadership mindset. Proven ability to guide teams, define technical direction, and own complex systems from concept to production. Skilled in applying AI and LLM-based solutions to enhance products while maintaining a focus on clean architecture, performance, and long-term scalability.

15+

Projects
Delivered

5

Years
of Experience

3+

Teams
Led

SERVICES

What Services I Provide ?

Production Ready

Web Application Development

Designing and building modern, high-performance web applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript, with a strong focus on scalability, performance, and clean architecture.

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Scalable Systems

Backend & API Development

Developing secure, scalable, and high-performance backend services and APIs using Node.js, NestJS, Express, and PostgreSQL, enabling reliable data flow and seamless system integrations.

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System Design

Architecture & Performance

Designing robust system architectures and optimizing performance for growing products, ensuring reliability, scalability, and long-term maintainability.

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Leadership Focus

Technical Leadership

Leading engineering teams, reviewing code, defining best practices, and mentoring developers to deliver high-quality, production-ready, scalable software.

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ENGAGEMENT

Engagement Models for Your Project

FLEXIBLE

Hourly

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Feature development & enhancements
Bug fixing & performance optimization
Code reviews & refactoring
Short-term or ad-hoc tasks

DEDICATED

Dedicated

Start Collaboration

Dedicated development time
End-to-end feature ownership
Architecture & system design
Long-term collaboration

Resume

Work Experience & Education

2026 - Current

Software Engineer

Remote · Aios Medical (Fella Health)

Working across frontend and backend to build and maintain a scalable healthcare platform. Contributing to system architecture, feature development, and performance optimization, while supporting AI-powered functionality through LLM integrations and model-driven application logic.

2024 - 2026

Technical Lead

Pristina, Kosovo · Dardania Chamber.

Founded and led the technical department from the ground up, setting up the full architecture, cloud environments, and development workflows. Defined backend, database, and frontend structures, established the tech stack and infrastructure, and guided the team in delivering a scalable, production-ready platform supporting core caregiving services.

2023–2024

Software Engineer

Remote · Stree LLC.

Worked on frontend transformation for a large-scale platform, collaborating across teams to improve user experience, accessibility, SEO, and overall performance, while also contributing to backend integrations and APIs using FastAPI to deliver maintainable, production-ready solutions.

2021 – 2024

JavaScript Engineer

Pristina, Kosovo · Gjirafa Inc.

Developed and maintained the Codex CMS, contributed to frontend optimization for large-scale e-commerce platforms such as GjirafaMall, and led development of the GjirafaMall mobile application, ensuring high performance and production readiness across platforms.