E-Learning Platform with Event-Driven Microservice Architecture

Role: Senior Software Developer (Tech Lead) | Software Architect | DevOps & Cloud Engineer

UI/UX Link: https://www.figma.com/design/FoF63jswkjCPbsOcd4zu33/Alnafi-New-Web?node-id=2123-19975&t=gUHVaU5hz8Slic0k-1

Localization, Multiple Currencies, and Regional pricing

International and Local payment methods for many countries

Multi-Purpose platform (Jobs, Careers, Internship, and more)

Types of lessons: Video, Audio, PDF, Zoom, and Articles

Custom HLS video player

Event-Driven Microservices

Infrastructure Monitoring with Cloudwatch, SNS, and Prometheus

Application Monitoring with Sentry

This project involved building a versatile, multi-purpose platform designed to serve a global audience. It supports localization with multiple languages, currencies, and region-specific pricing, enabling international scalability. The platform also integrates various international and local payment methods to ensure smooth transactions across countries.

Offering functionalities like job postings, career resources, internships, and educational tools, the platform supports multiple content formats, including video, audio, PDF, Zoom, and articles, powered by a custom HLS video player. Built on an event-driven microservices architecture, it ensures scalability and responsive performance. Infrastructure and application monitoring are handled through Cloudwatch, SNS, Prometheus, and Sentry to maintain system reliability and efficiency.

Frontend: Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Tailwind, JavaScript, HTML5

Backend: Nginx, Django

Database: Postgres (AWS RDS)

Hosting and Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes

AWS Services: AWS Amazon Virtual Private Cloud, ECR, EKS, EC2 (for Nodes), Codepipeline and AWS RDS.

Log and Audit Controls: Web Server(NGINX) Error Alarm, AWS CloudWatch Monitoring, Logs and Alarms, Sentry & Matomo.

Designed a flexible, scalable system to support localization, multiple currencies, and regional pricing across different markets. Developed key functionalities for job postings, internships, and educational resources, integrating various payment methods for global accessibility. Created a custom HLS video player for seamless media streaming and architected event-driven microservices for efficient performance and scalability.

Managed the production environment by integrating AWS services like Cloudwatch, SNS, and Prometheus for infrastructure monitoring, ensuring optimal performance. Set up application monitoring using Sentry, allowing for quick detection and resolution of system issues.

Led a diverse team of designers and developers, guiding them through the entire project lifecycle. Directed the UX team to design a user-centric interface, collaborated with the frontend team for real-time connections with the backend, and personally developed backend components to handle localization, payment integrations, and media streaming.

Actively gathered feedback from users across regions, leveraging it to introduce new features and enhancements. Optimized platform performance and added functionality based on this feedback, improving overall user experience and satisfaction.

Worked closely with stakeholders to document detailed product requirements, ensuring the platform met business objectives. Maintained clear communication throughout the development cycle to ensure all technical and functional needs were addressed effectively.

This project delivered a scalable, globally accessible platform that met the diverse needs of its users. By designing a robust architecture and leading a cross-functional team, we ensured seamless content delivery, efficient payment integration, and a smooth user experience. Continuous improvements based on user feedback and comprehensive documentation laid the foundation for the platform's long-term success and growth.