Danish Mushtaq

Software Engineer

Amnesty International UK • Full-time

Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 • 4 yrs

Worked as a Software Engineer, contributing to the development, maintenance, and optimization of digital platforms that support Amnesty International UK's mission of promoting and protecting human rights worldwide. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable web applications, internal tools, and cloud-based solutions that enhanced operational efficiency and user engagement. Responsible for building secure, reliable, and high performance software systems using modern development practices, including Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud infrastructure. Participated in system architecture design, API development, database management, and application performance optimization while ensuring compliance with security and data privacy standards. Leveraged technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, REST APIs, cloud services, and DevOps tools to deliver impactful solutions. Worked closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical implementations, troubleshoot complex issues, and continuously improve system functionality. Contributed to projects that enabled digital advocacy, campaign management, supporter engagement, and data-driven decision-making, helping the organization effectively advance its global human rights initiatives through innovative technology solutions.