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I'm Jovan Backovic, a PHP and Drupal developer based in Vienna, blending solid backend expertise with open-source community involvement. I specialize in Drupal 8/9/10 modules, API integrations, and performance optimizations, with a strong foundation in PHP, OOP, and modern tooling like Composer and Docker. Before switching to tech, I trained in law and worked in hospitality; these experiences sharpened my analytical thinking, problem-solving, and client-facing communication. I'm fluent in English, German, and Serbo-Croatian, with Italian as a working knowledge, and I actively contribute to Drupal and broader open-source projects.…I'm Jovan Backovic, a PHP and Drupal developer based in Vienna, blending solid backend expertise with open-source community involvement. I specialize in Drupal 8/9/10 modules, API integrations, and performance optimizations, with a strong foundation in PHP, OOP, and modern tooling like Composer and Docker. Before switching to tech, I trained in law and worked in hospitality; these experiences sharpened my analytical thinking, problem-solving, and client-facing communication. I'm fluent in English, German, and Serbo-Croatian, with Italian as a working knowledge, and I actively contribute to Drupal and broader open-source projects.

Jovan Backovic

Web Developer, Programmer, Developer, +3

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I'm Jovan Backovic, a PHP and Drupal developer based in Vienna, blending solid backend expertise with open-source community involvement. I specialize in Drupal 8/9/10 modules, API integrations, and performance optimizations, with a strong foundation in PHP, OOP, and modern tooling like Composer and Docker. Before switching to tech, I trained in law and worked in hospitality; these experiences sharpened my analytical thinking, problem-solving, and client-facing communication. I'm fluent in English, German, and Serbo-Croatian, with Italian as a working knowledge, and I actively contribute to Drupal and broader open-source projects.…I'm Jovan Backovic, a PHP and Drupal developer based in Vienna, blending solid backend expertise with open-source community involvement. I specialize in Drupal 8/9/10 modules, API integrations, and performance optimizations, with a strong foundation in PHP, OOP, and modern tooling like Composer and Docker. Before switching to tech, I trained in law and worked in hospitality; these experiences sharpened my analytical thinking, problem-solving, and client-facing communication. I'm fluent in English, German, and Serbo-Croatian, with Italian as a working knowledge, and I actively contribute to Drupal and broader open-source projects.

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I’m Jovan Backovic, a PHP and Drupal developer based in Vienna, blending solid backend expertise with open-source community involvement. I specialize in Drupal 8/9/10 modules, API integrations, and performance optimizations, with a strong foundation in PHP, OOP, and modern tooling like Composer and Docker.
Before switching to tech, I trained in law and worked in hospitality; these experiences sharpened my analytical thinking, problem-solving, and client-facing communication. I’m fluent in English, German, and Serbo-Croatian, with Italian as a working knowledge, and I actively contribute to Drupal and broader open-source projects.

Skills

Experience Level

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Intermediate

Language

Croatian

Fluent

English

Fluent

German

Fluent

Italian

Intermediate

Work Experience

PHP / Drupal Developer at Acolono GmbH

January 1, 2021 - Present

Developed and maintained custom Drupal 8/9/10 solutions for enterprise clients including custom module and feature development using modern PHP practices such as OOP and composer-based architecture. Integrated external APIs and PHP libraries, refactored legacy code to improve performance, maintainability, and security, managed updates and deployment ensuring site stability, and handled CI/CD workflows using GitLab, Docker, Composer, and Drush. Contributed to award-winning projects recognized at the Drupal Splash Awards.

Chef de Rang at Stöckl im Park

January 1, 2021 - August 24, 2025

Delivered high-quality guest service in a fine-dining environment. Coordinated daily service operations and mentored junior staff members to ensure smooth service.

Legal Intern at Deloitte Legal

August 31, 2017 - August 24, 2025

Conducted compliance reviews, assisted in contract drafting, and performed legal research during summer internships.

Legal Intern at Deloitte Legal

August 31, 2018 - August 24, 2025

Conducted compliance reviews, assisted in contract drafting, and performed legal research during summer internships.

Chef de Rang at Stöckl im Park

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Delivered high-quality guest service in a fine-dining environment; coordinated daily service operations and mentored junior staff.