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I’m a dedicated backend-focused software engineer with over a decade of experience building scalable SaaS platforms for UK and remote teams. I specialize in PHP, Laravel, API design, and data-driven solutions, and I thrive in Agile environments to deliver robust, maintainable systems.
I’m passionate about mentoring peers, improving code quality with automated tests, and staying current with DevOps practices like CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes to ensure reliable deployments.
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Work Experience
Senior Backend Developer at Upmind
October 1, 2024 - PresentDesigned and implemented scalable features using Laravel, ensuring high performance and adherence to PSR standards; worked with PHP, MySQL, Laravel, API, PHPUnit, SaaS, CI/CD, Kubernetes, RESTful API, OpenAPI, Docker, AWS, Vue.
Software Engineer at RedEye, Crewe (remote)
October 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025PHP 5,7,8; Oracle, PL/SQL, MongoDB, Apache Kafka; JavaScript, NodeJS, ReactJS, WebEx, Ext JS; Laravel, Lumen, Docker, CentOS, Jenkins, API, PHPUnit, Shopify. Implemented best practices and improvements in PHP and Oracle; designed scalable solutions; mentored QA and engineers; led code reviews and automated tests.
PHP Developer at TaxCalc, Wokingham (remote)
April 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025Maintained and enhanced legacy systems; updated functionality and implemented new features to improve performance and usability. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions aligned with business needs. Assisted team members and provided training to new hires.
PHP Developer at Information Edge, Bracknell
December 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025Enhanced and maintained SAAS platform Edge RMS; features for importing/exporting data, managing orders, contracting modules; integrated data transfer, APIs, and data management; mentored team members.
Back End Developer at Dekaeksi EOOD, Sofia (remote)
March 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025Backend development with PHP 5 and 7, MySQL, JavaScript; Laravel, Symfony, jQuery AJAX, JSON, DOM, XML; RESTful APIs; GIT; NetBeans; OpenCart; WordPress; Linux/Windows; DevOps. Implemented reusable code, optimized performance, designed data storage solutions and APIs; worked on SAAS platforms and OpenCart/OpenCart shops; built WordPress sites.
Senior Backend Developer at Upmind (hybrid)
October 1, 2024 - PresentDesigned and implemented scalable features using Laravel, ensuring high performance and adherence to best practices. Worked on SaaS features, API design, and RESTful services with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, Docker and AWS. Collaborated with product teams to deliver robust backend solutions.
Software Engineer Custodian at RedEye, Crewe (remote)
October 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025PHP 5/7/8, Oracle, PL/SQL, MongoDB, Apache Kafka; JavaScript, NodeJS, ReactJS, Ext JS; Laravel, Lumen; Docker, CentOS; Jenkins, API; PHPUnit. Implemented best practices, led large-scale changes, and mentored peers in an Agile setting.
PHP Developer at TaxCalc, Wokingham (remote)
April 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025Maintained and enhanced legacy systems, updated functionality, implemented new features to improve performance and usability; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions aligned with business needs.
PHP Developer at Information Edge, Bracknell
December 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025Enhanced SAAS platform Edge RMS; inventory management, cost control and order automation; developed imports/exports, data transfer between stores, and contracting modules.
Back End Developer at Dekaeksi EOOD, Sofia (remote)
March 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025Developed and integrated APIs, optimized queries; built OpenCart and WordPress sites; implemented data storage solutions and security measures; collaborated with frontend teams and mentored new hires.
Education
ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management at Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024CIW Web Design Specialist at UK Open College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Structural engineer at Varna Free University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012LAND SURVEYOR at High School of Building, Architecture and Land Surveying ‘Vasil Levski’, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management at Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024CIW Web Design Specialist at UK Open College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Structural engineer at Varna Free University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012LAND SURVEYOR at High School of Building, Architecture and Land Surveying ‘Vasil Levski’, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007Qualifications
ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024CIW Web Design Specialist
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024CIW Web Design Specialist
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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