Hi, I’m Alexandru Ciotor, a full-stack software engineer based in Bucharest, Romania, with a track record of designing and delivering scalable web apps using React, Node.js, and AWS serverless technologies. I focus on clean code, performance, testing, and robust REST APIs, and I enjoy collaborating with product teams to ship valuable features. In my spare time I explore new web tech, experiment with API design, and mentor teammates to improve code quality and Agile processes. I’m comfortable working across the frontend and backend, bridging the gap between design and implementation, and I continually seek opportunities to optimize user experiences and system reliability in fast-paced environments.

Alexandru Ciotor

Hi, I’m Alexandru Ciotor, a full-stack software engineer based in Bucharest, Romania, with a track record of designing and delivering scalable web apps using React, Node.js, and AWS serverless technologies. I focus on clean code, performance, testing, and robust REST APIs, and I enjoy collaborating with product teams to ship valuable features. In my spare time I explore new web tech, experiment with API design, and mentor teammates to improve code quality and Agile processes. I’m comfortable working across the frontend and backend, bridging the gap between design and implementation, and I continually seek opportunities to optimize user experiences and system reliability in fast-paced environments.

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Hi, I’m Alexandru Ciotor, a full-stack software engineer based in Bucharest, Romania, with a track record of designing and delivering scalable web apps using React, Node.js, and AWS serverless technologies. I focus on clean code, performance, testing, and robust REST APIs, and I enjoy collaborating with product teams to ship valuable features. In my spare time I explore new web tech, experiment with API design, and mentor teammates to improve code quality and Agile processes.

I’m comfortable working across the frontend and backend, bridging the gap between design and implementation, and I continually seek opportunities to optimize user experiences and system reliability in fast-paced environments.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Full-Stack Software Engineer at Cognizant
July 20, 2024 - Present
Designed and implemented AWS Lambda serverless endpoints with MongoDB; Built and maintained React frontend components; Implemented responsive design; Integrated frontend with backend REST APIs; Wrote unit and integration tests with Jest; Conducted code reviews; Participated in daily stand-ups and Agile ceremonies.
Full-Stack Software Engineer at In The Pocket
November 20, 2023 - July 20, 2024
Used Node.js as the primary backend technology for developing serverless APIs, handling application logic, and managing database integrations across multiple applications. Designed and implemented serverless endpoints with AWS Lambda; Collaborated on backend API design and seamless integration with frontend; Contributed to frontend development using React and TypeScript; Implemented Jest tests; Worked in Agile environment.
Front-End Developer at Business Global Hub
March 2, 2021 - October 20, 2021
Designed responsive design techniques to ensure the website delivered optimal user experience across devices; Implemented frontend features with HTML/CSS/JavaScript; Worked with team to deliver on-time updates.
Front End Developer
March 20, 2021 - October 20, 2021
Implemented responsive design techniques and improved user experience for Bucharest-based projects; developed frontend components and performed frontend-backend integration to deliver functional UI.
Software Engineer at In The Pocket
November 20, 2023 - July 20, 2024
Developed RESTful APIs using Node.js with TypeScript and Go within a serverless architecture, leveraging MongoDB for efficient data retrieval and storage. Designed and implemented serverless endpoints using AWS Lambda, integrating with other AWS services and external databases. Collaborated on backend API design, ensuring clear contracts and seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
Full Stack Engineer at Cognizant
July 20, 2024 - Present
Used Node.js as the primary backend technology for developing serverless APIs; built RESTful endpoints with React front-end components in a serverless AWS Lambda architecture; migrated legacy sites to modern stacks; collaborated on frontend-backend integration and performed unit and integration tests with Jest; participated in agile ceremonies and code reviews to maintain quality.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Constantin Brâncuși University of Târgu Jiu
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026
Master of Arts at University of Bucharest
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science at Constantin Brâncuși University of Târgu Jiu
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026
Master of Arts in Preventing and Fighting against Illicit Drugs at University of Bucharest
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics