Mohammad Zakir Alam
Noida
Summary
Sitecore Developer with 11+ years of experience building enterprise web applications using Sitecore (10/9/8), XM Cloud, and Content Hub, along with .NET, Asp.Net MVC, REST APIs, and FastAPI. Experienced in designing scalable solutions, requirement analysis, system design, development and testing in Agile environments.
Proven ability to collaborate with global clients, including onsite engagement with stakeholders in London.
Domain experience in Mortgage Finance, Healthcare, and Energy, with additional knowledge in Agentic AI and Data Engineering
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate Technology L2
Publicis Sapient
Noida
01.2026 - Current
- Worked as a Senior Developer on a Sitecore XM Cloud Headless project using React js for building dynamic, responsive frontend applications.
- Developed an Agentic AI tool leveraging MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools to interact with a content hub for dynamic data retrieval.
- Built multiple MCP tools to fetch images, generate assets using Adobe Firefly, and monitor the status of search and generation workflows.
- Enabled seamless orchestration between AI agents and content services for automated asset management.
- Developed and maintained headless services and APIs, ensuring seamless content delivery from Sitecore XM Cloud to the React frontend.
- Integrated Sitecore Search to implement efficient, scalable search functionality across multiple content types and sites.
- Implemented performance optimization to ensure compliance with NFR standards, enhancing system scalability and responsiveness.
- Conducted requirement analysis, sprint pre-planning, sprint planning, and backlog grooming to enhance Agile Scrum team efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, and stakeholders, to align on features and technical solutions, ensuring timely project delivery.
- Assisted in deployment planning, release documentation, and post-deployment support, ensuring smooth and stable production releases.
Senior Associate Technology L2
Publicis Sapient | Carlsberg
Noida
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Developed website using SaaS-based Umbraco to deliver content through APIs, utilizing Enterspeed for optimized frontend responses
- Managed custom fields in Umbraco and integrated with Image DAM systems, enabling dynamic image display via Tenovos/Jacob APIs
- Ensured scalable and maintainable content management workflows, optimizing API performance and frontend delivery.
- Collaborated with the team to design, test, and deploy solutions aligned with both functional and non-functional requirements
Senior Associate Technology L2
Publicis Sapient | NinetyOne Project
Noida
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Served as Senior Developer for Sitecore XP Headless project, implementing React-based frontend applications integrated with Sitecore APIs to enhance user experience.
- Customized Sitecore pipelines and commands for multiple external job integrations using Sitecron, automating scheduled tasks and workflows to improve operational efficiency.
- Developed and maintained headless Sitecore services, ensuring seamless content delivery to React frontend applications via GraphQL/REST APIs for optimal performance.
- Participated in requirement analysis, solution design, and code reviews, providing guidance to junior developers and enforcing best practices and coding standards.
- Implemented performance optimization, error handling, and monitoring for headless content services to meet non-functional requirements (scalability, reliability, and responsiveness).
- Contributed to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, ensuring development aligned with Agile methodology and project goals
Senior Associate Technology L2
Publicis Sapient | GHD Project
Noida
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Designed and developed Sitecore SXA-based applications, integrating Content Hub for content management and Sitecore Search for optimized content retrieval.
- Optimized performance, implemented error handling, and ensured NFR compliance, contributing to application stability, responsiveness, and security.
- Managed deployment activities, including preparing release notes, deployment documentation, and rollback plans to ensure smooth production releases.
- Reviewed and approved code changes, architecture decisions, and custom component implementations, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, QA, and stakeholders, delivering regular updates and addressing technical challenges to maintain project momentum.
- Participated in project planning, sprint pre-planning, backlog grooming, and sprint planning sessions to align development with business priorities.
- Guided and mentored development team on best practices and coding standards, enhancing code quality and team capabilities.
- Supported post-deployment validation and troubleshooting, ensuring stability and resolving production issues efficiently
Technical Lead
Wipro Limited
Pune
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Led a team of 5 developers, overseeing development activities and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones
- Developed core integration services and implemented multisite architecture solutions, ensuring adherence to NFRs for scalability, availability, and maintainability within Sitecore platform.
- Designed and developed web solutions using Sitecore SXA 10, implementing Helix architecture principles for scalable and modular development.
- Implemented best practices to enhance code quality and minimize bugs, resulting in a more stable and reliable product.
- Achieved a 95% customer satisfaction rate through effective tech leadership.
- Collaborated with clients and stakeholders, delivering regular updates and presenting weekly status reports to keep projects aligned with expectations.
- Participated in Sprint pre-planning, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospective meetings as part of the Scrum team.
- Prepared release documentation, release notes, and conducted knowledge transfer (KT) sessions for support teams prior to production releases.
Associate Consultant
Datamatics Global Services Pvt Ltd.
Mumbai
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Worked as a .NET Developer using Sitecore 8.2, ASP.NET MVC, C#, SQL Server 2012, and Web API to develop enterprise web applications
- Integrated UI with backend functionality, collaborating with front-end teams to ensure seamless application performance.
- Gathered and analyzed requirements, developed, and implemented application features to enhance user experience.
- Analyzed business requirements and participated in design, development, and customization of applications using Agile/Scrum methodology.
- Tested, debugged, and provided production support across multiple environments to maintain application stability.
- Managed source control and versioning using TFS and Git
System Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
Pune
10.2016 - 02.2018
- Developed web application features using C#, ASP.NET MVC, and SQL Server, ensuring scalable and maintainable code.
- Implemented exception handling and performance optimization, enhancing application reliability and reducing page load time.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (developers, QA, stakeholders) to deliver robust software solutions that meet project requirements.
- Participated in code reviews, testing, and debugging to maintain application stability and performance.
- Assisted in application deployment and release activities, facilitating smooth delivery across multiple environments.
Associate System Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
Pune
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Developed and maintained web applications using C#, ASP.NET MVC, and SQL Server, ensuring scalable and robust solutions
- Implemented error handling, exception management, and performance optimization, enhancing application reliability and reducing page load times.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products, aligning project goals with stakeholder expectations.
- Participated in deployment and release activities, facilitating smooth transitions across multiple environments for consistent application performance.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering -
Kalinga Institute Of Industrial Technology
Bhubaneswar, India04-2014
Skills
- Sitecore XM Cloud, XP 10/ 9/8Sitecore
- Sitecore Content Hub
- Sitecore and Solr Search
- ASPNET MVC
- Multilingual/Multisite
- Gen AI, ML, Agentic AI
- LangGraph, LangSmith, LangChain
- Data Engineering
- Python, FastAPI, Pandas, MatplotLib, Numpy, Tensorflow, SciPy
Certification
- Sitecore Experience Solution 9 Developer.
- Microsoft Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications (70-486) (06/2017).
- Microsoft programming in C# (70-483) (06/2016)
Timeline
Senior Associate Technology L2
Publicis Sapient
01.2026 - Current
Senior Associate Technology L2
Publicis Sapient | Carlsberg
08.2025 - 12.2025
Senior Associate Technology L2
Publicis Sapient | NinetyOne Project
09.2023 - 08.2025
Senior Associate Technology L2
Publicis Sapient | GHD Project
08.2022 - 09.2023
Technical Lead
Wipro Limited
10.2021 - 08.2022
Associate Consultant
Datamatics Global Services Pvt Ltd.
03.2018 - 09.2021
System Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2016 - 02.2018
Associate System Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
09.2014 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Engineering -
Kalinga Institute Of Industrial Technology