Hi, I’m Piero Recchia, a backend-focused PHP developer with more than 20 years of experience building robust web applications. I specialize in Symfony, API Platform, Doctrine, and PHP, and I frequently work with front-end technologies like React and Vue to deliver complete solutions. I enjoy designing scalable APIs, implementing design patterns, and driving API-centric platforms with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. I am a team player who stays calm under pressure and focuses on details. I value simple, reusable code, test-driven development, and mentoring teammates. I like collaborating with stakeholders to define architecture and roadmaps, and I continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.

Piero Recchia

Hi, I’m Piero Recchia, a backend-focused PHP developer with more than 20 years of experience building robust web applications. I specialize in Symfony, API Platform, Doctrine, and PHP, and I frequently work with front-end technologies like React and Vue to deliver complete solutions. I enjoy designing scalable APIs, implementing design patterns, and driving API-centric platforms with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. I am a team player who stays calm under pressure and focuses on details. I value simple, reusable code, test-driven development, and mentoring teammates. I like collaborating with stakeholders to define architecture and roadmaps, and I continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.

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Hi, I’m Piero Recchia, a backend-focused PHP developer with more than 20 years of experience building robust web applications. I specialize in Symfony, API Platform, Doctrine, and PHP, and I frequently work with front-end technologies like React and Vue to deliver complete solutions. I enjoy designing scalable APIs, implementing design patterns, and driving API-centric platforms with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.

I am a team player who stays calm under pressure and focuses on details. I value simple, reusable code, test-driven development, and mentoring teammates. I like collaborating with stakeholders to define architecture and roadmaps, and I continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
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Work Experience

Senior PHP Developer at CA, USA
August 1, 2024 - October 17, 2025
Worked on a legacy platform built on Zend Framework 1; added features, fixed bugs, and implemented GraphQL operations. Increased test coverage and performed code reviews. Migrated frameworks and vendors to newer versions.
Senior PHP Developer at Clear Water
February 1, 2024 - October 17, 2025
Built robust and scalable APIs using Symfony, Docker; conducted code reviews and maintained team code quality. Built UI components in React; migrated to AWS services in development using LocalStack. Mentored teammates and improved test coverage.
Symfony Developer at Costa Rica
July 1, 2022 - October 17, 2025
Developed robust APIs with Symfony, API Platform, Docker, and EasyAdmin. Performed code reviews and ensured code quality. Built front-end interfaces with React and Vue.js. Analyzed complex technical issues and set up app servers and databases. Mentored team members during onboarding.
Core PHP Developer at Buenos Aires, Argentina
August 1, 2021 - October 17, 2025
Built a Symfony-based web application providing banking back-end services and products; front-end interfaces with Vue.js and React. Planned and managed SDLC; implemented performance improvement strategies and continuous improvement plans. Analyzed feedback from users, architects, and tech leads.
Magento Developer / PHP Core Developer at Buenos Aires, Argentina
September 1, 2019 - October 17, 2025
Built Magento-based e-commerce solutions; worked with AWS using Kubernetes. Delivered admin and backend features under tight deadlines.
Senior PHP/JS Developer at Mountain View, CA, USA
November 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Developed web solutions using Symfony and Angular for Upwork Enterprise; built UI components with React; improved customer satisfaction and contributed to continuous improvement initiatives.
Solution Developer at Buenos Aires, Argentina
January 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Developed QoS platform solutions for ISPs and TV providers; implemented varied payment gateways; planned websites and converted mockups into usable web presence with JavaScript, AJAX, and JSON; defined coding requirements for site creation including e-commerce capabilities and security.
Business Development Manager at Caracas, Venezuela
March 1, 2016 - October 17, 2025
Coordinated innovative strategies to achieve objectives and boost long-term profitability. Negotiated long-term agreements with new clients; partnered with business and IT staff to align goals; produced reports and presentations detailing activities.
Senior Web Developer at Caracas, Venezuela
May 1, 2015 - October 17, 2025
Built Symfony/PHP-based banking back-end systems; developed Vue.js and React front-ends; planned and executed the software development lifecycle; implemented performance improvements and tested features.
Software Developer at Caracas, Venezuela
September 1, 2013 - October 17, 2025
Built e-commerce solutions with Magento; deployed on AWS; managed Magento projects and server infrastructure; contributed to a fast-paced environment.
IT Development Manager at Caracas, Venezuela
June 1, 2013 - October 17, 2025
Led IT development initiatives, designing and implementing solutions using Symfony 2 and related PHP tech; created reports and dashboards for business activities; guided core processes for improvement.
Team Lead at Caracas, Venezuela
August 1, 2010 - October 17, 2025
Led a team for a green-field project using Symfony 1, MySQL, and Sphinx Search Server; built a platform to collect data from mobile devices and generate legal documents for real estate operations; managed stakeholder communications.
Software Developer at Caracas, Venezuela
October 1, 2007 - October 17, 2025
Added features and bug fixes on inventory and operations platforms using MSSQL; built Sell Point in MSSVB; implemented back-end solutions for government-related needs.
Webmaster at Valera, Venezuela
August 1, 2004 - October 17, 2025
Author of the online newspaper (PHP, MySQL, Apache); built solutions from scratch using modular architecture and maintained the site.

Education

at Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
at Instituto Universitario Tecnológico de Trujillo
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Financial Services

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