I am a senior PHP developer with 10+ years of experience, specializing in Symfony and Laravel frameworks. I focus on building scalable enterprise backend systems, REST APIs, and microservice architectures, with a solid foundation in clean code and SOLID principles. I have proven experience working in complex domain-driven environments, integrating third-party services, and delivering solutions in Agile, multi-team settings. I enjoy mentoring teammates, improving user experiences, and delivering robust, maintainable code while staying curious and collaborative.

Milan Nikšić

I am a senior PHP developer with 10+ years of experience, specializing in Symfony and Laravel frameworks. I focus on building scalable enterprise backend systems, REST APIs, and microservice architectures, with a solid foundation in clean code and SOLID principles. I have proven experience working in complex domain-driven environments, integrating third-party services, and delivering solutions in Agile, multi-team settings. I enjoy mentoring teammates, improving user experiences, and delivering robust, maintainable code while staying curious and collaborative.

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I am a senior PHP developer with 10+ years of experience, specializing in Symfony and Laravel frameworks. I focus on building scalable enterprise backend systems, REST APIs, and microservice architectures, with a solid foundation in clean code and SOLID principles.

I have proven experience working in complex domain-driven environments, integrating third-party services, and delivering solutions in Agile, multi-team settings. I enjoy mentoring teammates, improving user experiences, and delivering robust, maintainable code while staying curious and collaborative.

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Language

Serbian
Fluent
English
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Work Experience

Contract Web Developer at Actindo AG
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Collaborated with customers to analyze requirements and deliver tailored backend, frontend, and UI/UX solutions. Managed development tasks and user stories to ensure timely delivery and quality. Worked with PolymerJS for frontend development and contributed to a modular Symfony/Laravel-based backend. Designed and extended a data hub–based identity model with ETL-style transformations to support data migration and synchronization across domain models. Participated in Agile ART cadence and cross-team collaboration. Implemented E2E API changes across multiple release cycles. Integrated with third-party services and modern dev-ops tools (Docker, Kafka, AWS).
Web Developer at HTEC
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Contributed to an e-commerce platform, collaborating with a large team to drive project success. Extended, fixed, and optimized platform functionality using Pim Core (Symfony-based). Worked within a microservices architecture, leveraging Kafka, Docker, and AWS. Implemented real-time CRM integration via APIs, and developed a Chrome extension for Gmail and Outlook to streamline workflows. Integrated third-party services (Mailchimp, Google Maps, Google Calendar) and mentored new team members.
Web Developer at FSD
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022
Developed a custom ERP system (PHP backend, Ember.js frontend), creating new modules and enhancing functionality. Contributed to a CRM web app, improved user experience, and added key features. Implemented real-time chat and notifications using Web Sockets. Integrated third-party APIs such as Mailchimp, Google Maps, and Google Calendar. Developed a Chrome extension for Gmail and Outlook to streamline CRM workflows. Mentored team members and supported release processes.
Web Developer at 3m a Media
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Worked on multiple music/arts projects, building backend infrastructure for a music festival administration using Ruby on Rails and AngularJS. Built billing and contract management systems for service providers and consumers using Symfony2 as the backend. Implemented real-time chat and notifications via Web Sockets in a microservice setup (Lumen-based).
Web Developer at Avon
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Web Developer – Advertising Campaign for Avon. Contributed to a PHP-based project for an advertising campaign, including development and optimization efforts.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Engineering at Subotica College of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Studies at Faculty of Technical Sciences at Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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