Hi, I'm Jessica Ginis, a senior PHP/Laravel contractor based in Cardiff, UK. I bring 20+ years of experience delivering scalable, API-driven web applications and modern PHP architectures. I specialise in rapidly onboarding into existing teams, stabilising legacy systems, and delivering production-ready features with minimal ramp-up time, with a strong focus on backend architecture, REST API development, and cloud-based infrastructure.

Jessica Ginis

Hi, I'm Jessica Ginis, a senior PHP/Laravel contractor based in Cardiff, UK. I bring 20+ years of experience delivering scalable, API-driven web applications and modern PHP architectures. I specialise in rapidly onboarding into existing teams, stabilising legacy systems, and delivering production-ready features with minimal ramp-up time, with a strong focus on backend architecture, REST API development, and cloud-based infrastructure.

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Hi, I’m Jessica Ginis, a senior PHP/Laravel contractor based in Cardiff, UK. I bring 20+ years of experience delivering scalable, API-driven web applications and modern PHP architectures. I specialise in rapidly onboarding into existing teams, stabilising legacy systems, and delivering production-ready features with minimal ramp-up time, with a strong focus on backend architecture, REST API development, and cloud-based infrastructure.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior PHP / Laravel Developer (Contract) at Gintec Software Ltd
January 1, 2023 - Present
Delivered scalable PHP/Laravel applications and backend systems in a SaaS environment. Designed and implemented RESTful APIs for third-party integrations and internal services. Improved application performance and reliability through backend optimisation and refactoring. Contributed to AWS/Docker-based deployments and CI/CD workflows. Applied MVC architecture to enhance maintainability and accelerate feature delivery. Stabilised and enhanced existing systems, reducing technical debt.
PHP / Full-Stack Developer (Contract / Freelance) at Ikona IT Ltd
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2023
Delivered full-stack PHP applications across multiple client environments. Designed and optimised MySQL databases, improving performance and scalability. Led REST API development and system integrations across platforms. Built maintainable, scalable applications using modern PHP practices. Supported long-term client systems, ensuring stability and continuous improvement. Mentored junior developers and promoted coding standards.

Education

BSc Computer Science (First Class Honours) at Cardiff University
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services