Senior Backend / Fullstack Developer with 9 years of experience building PHP/Laravel applications, REST APIs, microservices, and API-driven platforms. Experienced in fintech, payments, KYC verification, authentication flows, SSO, third-party integrations, reporting systems, and scalable backend architecture. Strong hands-on experience with PHP, Laravel, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, Docker, AWS services, PHPUnit, Vue.js, TypeScript, and React. Comfortable working across backend and frontend, joining existing codebases, improving maintainability, debugging production issues, and delivering features end-to-end. I have worked on payment gateway platforms, eSIM systems, SaaS products, fleet management platforms, and PropTech applications, often in environments where reliability, data integrity, testing, and clear API contracts were important. I enjoy solving complex backend problems, collaborating with remote teams, and building clean, maintainable software that supports real business workflows.

Senior Backend / Fullstack Developer with 9 years of experience building PHP/Laravel applications, REST APIs, microservices, and API-driven platforms. Experienced in fintech, payments, KYC verification, authentication flows, SSO, third-party integrations, reporting systems, and scalable backend architecture. Strong hands-on experience with PHP, Laravel, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, Docker, AWS services, PHPUnit, Vue.js, TypeScript, and React. Comfortable working across backend and frontend, joining existing codebases, improving maintainability, debugging production issues, and delivering features end-to-end. I have worked on payment gateway platforms, eSIM systems, SaaS products, fleet management platforms, and PropTech applications, often in environments where reliability, data integrity, testing, and clear API contracts were important. I enjoy solving complex backend problems, collaborating with remote teams, and building clean, maintainable software that supports real business workflows.

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Senior Backend / Fullstack Developer with 9 years of experience building PHP/Laravel applications, REST APIs, microservices, and API-driven platforms. Experienced in fintech, payments, KYC verification, authentication flows, SSO, third-party integrations, reporting systems, and scalable backend architecture.

Strong hands-on experience with PHP, Laravel, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, Docker, AWS services, PHPUnit, Vue.js, TypeScript, and React. Comfortable working across backend and frontend, joining existing codebases, improving maintainability, debugging production issues, and delivering features end-to-end.

I have worked on payment gateway platforms, eSIM systems, SaaS products, fleet management platforms, and PropTech applications, often in environments where reliability, data integrity, testing, and clear API contracts were important. I enjoy solving complex backend problems, collaborating with remote teams, and building clean, maintainable software that supports real business workflows.

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Work Experience

Software Developer at Yonder
January 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019
Contributed to backend services and APIs using PHP/Laravel, implemented data modeling, REST APIs, and microservice patterns; collaborated with product and frontend teams to deliver features on schedule; maintained code quality and performance.
Software Developer at The Third Iteration
April 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021
Developed backend services, refactored legacy monoliths toward modular components, implemented CI/CD pipelines, and collaborated closely with frontend engineers to deliver cohesive features.
Senior PHP Developer at DevNest
May 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Led PHP development across multiple projects, implemented SSO authentication, integrated external services, and contributed to architecture decisions for scalable backend systems.
Senior Software Developer at Cegeka
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Delivered backend features using PHP/Laravel, designed and consumed external APIs, implemented tests, and enhanced system reliability and performance.
Senior PHP Developer at DevNest
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Continued leading PHP development, built and evolved microservices, implemented RESTful APIs, and integrated payment gateways and pricing logic with a focus on security and scalability.
Senior PHP Developer at DroidD
April 1, 2025 - Present
Further responsibilities in backend engineering, maintaining and extending PHP codebase, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on platform enhancements.
Fullstack Developer at Softia
April 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and implemented full-stack solutions with Laravel and Vue.js, integrated payment flows for European markets, and contributed to end-to-end delivery including frontend UX refinements.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science at Babeș-Bolyai University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Computer Science at Babes-Bolyai University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction