Backend engineer building scalable PHP systems.
5+ years of experience in backend development, specializing in PHP, Laravel, Symfony, and Magento2 — designing REST APIs and maintaining systems that hold up under real traffic.
About /about
I'm a software engineer with extensive experience building and maintaining web applications and APIs. With a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Goce Delčev University, I specialize in backend development using PHP frameworks, with a strong focus on delivering scalable, maintainable solutions. I'm currently sharpening my skills through independent learning and contributions to non-profit organizations.
Expertise /expertise
Building robust server-side applications with PHP frameworks — RESTful APIs, business logic, and legacy system maintenance.
- Laravel & Symfony frameworks
- RESTful API design & integration
- Magento2 custom module development
- Third-party service integrations
Database design, optimization, and performance tuning — writing efficient queries and preserving data integrity across complex systems.
- MySQL optimization
- Query performance tuning
- Database migrations & upgrades
- Code refactoring for efficiency
Deployment pipelines, testing frameworks, and cloud infrastructure — managing staging and production environments end to end.
- CI/CD with Laravel Cloud / Envoyer
- Pest / PHPUnit testing
- AWS infrastructure
- Linux system administration
Experience /experience
Professional development & volunteer work — continuous learning and community contribution.
- Enhancing Laravel skills through independent learning and personal projects
- Volunteering as a web developer for a non-profit organization
- Delivering small-scale web development work for private clients
Backend Developer (Symfony) — maintained and improved backend services.
- Maintained backend services with older Symfony versions
- Fixed bugs and updated dependencies for improved stability
- Resolved issues in core modules (forms, validation, database interactions)
- Implemented API enhancements for better data consistency
Magento2 Developer — e-commerce solutions on the Magento2 platform.
- Developed and maintained custom Magento 2 modules
- Integrated third-party services using REST APIs
- Managed PHP and Magento upgrades across environments
- Customized platform functionality to meet business requirements
Web Developer — custom web applications and APIs for various clients.
- Built web applications and APIs using Laravel
- Implemented backend features and bug fixes
- Communicated directly with clients for requirements gathering
Web Developer — Magento2 extension development.
- Contributed to planning and development of Magento2 extensions
- Implemented payment methods (AmazonPay integration)
- Added new functionalities and maintained existing features
Web Developer — full-stack development and system maintenance.
- Developed web applications using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery
- Worked on Power BI Dashboard/CRM system
- Optimized website performance through code refactoring and database tuning
- Wrote technical documentation for code and systems architecture