Senior PHP Backend Engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable, production-ready systems. Focused on backend logic, performance, and reliable remote collaboration.

Ara Mnatsyan

Senior PHP Backend Engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable, production-ready systems. Focused on backend logic, performance, and reliable remote collaboration.

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Senior PHP Backend Engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable, production-ready systems. Focused on backend logic, performance, and reliable remote collaboration.

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Language

Armenian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Russian
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior PHP Backend Engineer (Remote) at Nitro
August 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Designed, maintained, and optimized backend services for a product-based platform operating in a distributed, remote environment. Optimized database queries, investigated and resolved production issues, and collaborated asynchronously with a distributed team. Leveraged AI-assisted tooling to accelerate refactoring and debugging while maintaining code quality.
Full-Stack Software Engineer at Sceon
October 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
Developed and maintained both backend and frontend components of client-facing web applications. Implemented backend logic, integrations, and data handling to support SEO and content-driven platforms. Worked with PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to deliver end-to-end features, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Backend Engineer at Altacode LLC
July 1, 2020 - October 1, 2022
Developed and optimized backend services using PHP for scalable web applications. Integrated third-party APIs and external systems, ensuring reliable data flow and security. Conducted code reviews and implemented performance optimizations to improve application efficiency.
Junior PHP Developer at Sygnoos
November 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
Contributed to backend development and maintenance of client applications. Assisted in debugging, testing, and improving software reliability and performance. Gained hands-on experience with backend development practices and codebases.
Backend Software Engineer (Remote) at Nitro
August 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Designed, maintained, and optimized backend services for a product-based platform in a production environment. Optimized database queries and backend logic, reducing load times by ~50%. Investigated and resolved production issues related to database performance, server load, and system stability. Collaborated asynchronously in a fully remote, distributed team, owning backend components. Leveraged AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Claude/Sonnet) to accelerate refactoring and debugging while maintaining code quality.
PHP Backend Engineer at Altacode LLC
July 1, 2020 - October 1, 2022
Developed and optimized backend services using PHP for scalable web applications. Integrated third-party APIs and external systems, ensuring reliable data flow and security. Conducted code reviews and implemented performance optimizations to improve application efficiency.
Junior PHP Developer / Software Engineer at Sygnoos
November 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
Contributed to backend development and maintenance of client applications. Assisted in debugging, testing, and improving software reliability and performance. Gained hands-on experience with backend development practices and production codebase.
Senior PHP Backend Engineer at Nitro
August 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Designed, maintained, and optimized backend services for a product-based platform in a production environment. Optimized database queries and backend logic, reducing load times by approximately 50%. Investigated and resolved production issues related to database performance, server load, and system stability. Collaborated asynchronously in a fully remote, distributed team, taking ownership of backend components. Leveraged AI-assisted development tools (Cursor and Claude/Sonnet) to accelerate refactoring and debugging while maintaining code quality.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybernetics at National Polytechnic University of Armenia
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Master’s in Public Administration at Public Administration Academy of Armenia
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor's degree in Cybernetics at National Polytechnic University of Armenia
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Master's degree in Public Administration at Public Administration Academy of Armenia
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor's in Cybernetics at National Polytechnic University of Armenia
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Master's in Public Administration at Public Administration Academy of Armenia
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

DevOps & Cloud Engineering - Professional course
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
DevOps & Cloud Engineering - Professional course
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
Dev Ops & Cloud Engineering - Professional course covering Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Linux fundamentals, and cloud concepts
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment