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I am a senior backend developer with 15+ years of experience building high-performance, scalable systems for iGaming, fintech, and telecom. My focus areas include real-time data processing, sports betting platforms, and complex API integrations. I have led backend teams, steered architecture decisions, and delivered zero-downtime deployments across multi-provider ecosystems. Based in Vienna, I enjoy turning ambitious requirements into robust, maintainable solutions and mentoring engineers to reach their full potential.…I am a senior backend developer with 15+ years of experience building high-performance, scalable systems for iGaming, fintech, and telecom. My focus areas include real-time data processing, sports betting platforms, and complex API integrations. I have led backend teams, steered architecture decisions, and delivered zero-downtime deployments across multi-provider ecosystems. Based in Vienna, I enjoy turning ambitious requirements into robust, maintainable solutions and mentoring engineers to reach their full potential.

Orkhan Shahvaladov

Back-End Developer, Web Developer, Full Stack Developer, +2

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I am a senior backend developer with 15+ years of experience building high-performance, scalable systems for iGaming, fintech, and telecom. My focus areas include real-time data processing, sports betting platforms, and complex API integrations. I have led backend teams, steered architecture decisions, and delivered zero-downtime deployments across multi-provider ecosystems. Based in Vienna, I enjoy turning ambitious requirements into robust, maintainable solutions and mentoring engineers to reach their full potential.…I am a senior backend developer with 15+ years of experience building high-performance, scalable systems for iGaming, fintech, and telecom. My focus areas include real-time data processing, sports betting platforms, and complex API integrations. I have led backend teams, steered architecture decisions, and delivered zero-downtime deployments across multi-provider ecosystems. Based in Vienna, I enjoy turning ambitious requirements into robust, maintainable solutions and mentoring engineers to reach their full potential.

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I am a senior backend developer with 15+ years of experience building high-performance, scalable systems for iGaming, fintech, and telecom. My focus areas include real-time data processing, sports betting platforms, and complex API integrations.

I have led backend teams, steered architecture decisions, and delivered zero-downtime deployments across multi-provider ecosystems. Based in Vienna, I enjoy turning ambitious requirements into robust, maintainable solutions and mentoring engineers to reach their full potential.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Language

English

Fluent

Russian

Fluent

Turkish

Fluent

Azerbaijani

Fluent

German

Intermediate

Work Experience

Head of Backend Development at Vana Lauri OÜ (iGaming)

August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025

Led backend engineering team for high-traffic sports betting platform, managed architecture decisions and technical strategy. Migrated legacy system to a modern Symfony-based API platform, improving response times by 60% and enabling horizontal scaling. Architected and implemented a callback service for Data.bet Sportsbook SPA to process bet lifecycle events and real-time balance updates. Directed seamless migration of player account management vendor with zero downtime. Integrated complex betting products and delivered campaigns increasing user engagement by 35%. Established API standards and documentation practices to reduce integration time for new features.

Senior Software Engineer at CMF IT & Tourism GmbH (iGaming)

February 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022

Developed and maintained real-time sports betting and casino platform serving thousands of concurrent users. Integrated live sports data feeds with sub-100ms latency, 99.9% uptime. Implemented identity verification (KYC) with third-party services. Developed live video streaming integration for in-play betting. Led root cause analysis for critical production issues, reducing MTTR by 50%. Created comprehensive system documentation and API specifications for developer onboarding.

Software Engineering Analyst at bit media e-solutions GmbH

March 1, 2018 - February 1, 2020

Bridged technical and business teams, analyzing requirements and designing scalable solutions for digital learning platforms. Conducted business process analysis, translating business needs into technical specifications and user stories. Created detailed technical documentation including API specs, system diagrams, and integration guides. Performed advanced data analysis to identify bottlenecks and recommend performance improvements.

Core Banking Software Administrator at Unibank (Banking)

July 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017

Maintained and optimized Core Banking System processing thousands of daily transactions. Ensured 99.95% system uptime through proactive monitoring and rapid incident response. Managed system updates and releases with zero transaction data loss. Automated routine processes, reducing manual work by 30 hours/week. Developed new banking products and promotional campaigns, increasing customer engagement. Performed UAT testing and root cause analysis for critical banking operations.

VAS Operations Team Leader at Azerfon LLC (GSM / Telecom)

July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2015

Led integration and scaling of Value-Added Services for mobile telecom platform. Led cross-functional team integrating SMS, MMS, and mobile content services. Managed vendor relationships and third-party service integrations. Scaled billing systems to handle 500K+ daily transactions. Provided technical oversight for customer self-care portals and billing systems.

Senior Web Developer at Bank of Baku (Banking)

February 1, 2006 - July 1, 2008

Developed and maintained corporate banking website and customer portals. Led SharePoint (MOSS 2007) integration projects. Implemented web-based banking services and online account management.

Web Developer at ANS Press (Media)

July 1, 2004 - February 1, 2006

Designed and developed news portal platforms. Built content management systems for digital publishing.