Hi, I'm Arsalan Sadiq.
I design and build software that holds up in production — from enterprise platforms for Fortune 500 companies to MVPs for founders. I work as a hands-on architect: close to the code, clear on the trade-offs, and focused on outcomes your business can measure.
I build software that
scales with your business.
I'm a Senior Full Stack Developer and Solutions Architect based in Canada. Over the last 7 years I've worked on enterprise software for clients like Sun Life, Beneva, Manulife, IBM Canada, and the Sweeping Corporation of America, through Levio Consulting (formerly Indellient, acquired by Levio in 2023).
Most recently I stepped up as Technical Lead on a greenfield AI insurance platform after the project lost its technical direction partway through. I took it from a stalled state to a working MVP that pulled document analysis time down from 3+ months to near real-time using Azure AI Document Intelligence.
Day to day, I'm usually somewhere across React, Next.js, Angular on the frontend and Spring Boot, Node.js, Python on the backend, deploying on AWS, Azure, or IBM Cloud depending on the client. I've been through the full SDLC on most of these projects: sitting with stakeholders to pin down functional and non-functional requirements, making the actual design/architecture calls, writing the code, and owning it through to deployment. Not just handed a ticket and told what to build.
That's really the throughline across all of it: I can sit in a room with business stakeholders, work out what they actually need versus what they asked for, and then go build a system that holds up, instead of just executing a spec someone else wrote. That's the part clients and employers seem to keep coming back for.
Architecture & Technical Leadership
Stepped up as Technical Lead on a greenfield AI insurance platform after it lost direction mid-project, and made the architecture and design calls to get it to MVP.
AI & Document Automation
Integrated Azure AI Document Intelligence into a document processing workflow, cutting analysis time from 3+ months down to near real-time.
Cloud & DevOps
Hands-on with AWS, Azure, and IBM Cloud in production, including owning CI/CD pipelines and writing the test coverage (120+ API tests, 1000+ UI tests) myself.
Requirements & Delivery
Comfortable running requirements-gathering sessions directly with stakeholders (functional and non-functional both), then translating that into design decisions and shipped features.
Who I Work With
Teams and founders who need senior technical judgement — whether for a defined project, ongoing advice, or a long-term role.
Early-Stage Startups
Founders who need to go from idea to a working product without building a full engineering team first. I bring the architecture, the code and the delivery discipline so you can focus on the business.
Small & Mid-Sized Businesses
Growing companies that have outgrown their current setup but don't need a full-time CTO yet. I help you make the right technical calls — and build what's needed — without the full-time cost.
Agencies & Consultancies
Firms that need senior engineering capacity on client projects. I fit into your delivery process and produce work you can put your name on.
Enterprise Teams
Organisations running large-scale programmes that need an architect or technical lead who has already operated at that level — in a contract or full-time capacity.
How It Works
A clear, low-friction path from first conversation to shipped work.
- 1
Discovery Call
A free 30-minute call to understand your goals and constraints, and whether I'm the right fit. You leave with clarity either way.
- 2
Scoped Proposal
A clear written proposal — scope, timeline, deliverables and cost — usually within 48 hours. No vague retainers or surprise scope creep.
- 3
Build & Deliver
We work to agreed milestones with regular check-ins and full transparency. You have direct access to me throughout — no account managers or middlemen.
Experience
Full-stack development and solutions architecture for Fortune 500 clients across North America.
Technical Skills
A broad toolkit built across real enterprise projects, not just tutorials.
Common Questions
Are you open to full-time roles?
Yes. I'm open to full-time positions as well as consulting and contract work. If you have a strong opportunity, book a call — the same conversation works for both.
What kinds of projects do you take on?
Web platforms, APIs and back-end systems, cloud architecture and migrations, AI/LLM integrations, and technical advisory such as architecture and code reviews. If it involves designing or shipping software, it is probably a fit.
Do you work with individuals as well as companies?
Yes. I work with founders and individuals as well as established businesses. The process is the same: a discovery call, then a scoped proposal.
Do you work remotely?
Yes, fully remote, with clients across Canada and the US. I can overlap with Eastern and Pacific business hours.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes. Standard NDAs are routine — send yours over before the call if you'd like.
How much does it cost?
It depends on scope, timeline and engagement type, so there's no one-size-fits-all rate. After the discovery call you get a written proposal with a clear price before anything starts.
How do we get started?
Click Book a Call. We'll spend 30 minutes on your situation, and if there's a fit you'll get a scoped proposal shortly after.
Let's build something together.
Open to full-time roles, consulting engagements, and remote opportunities across North America, the Middle East, and APAC.