Senior Backend Engineer & Team Lead with 8+ years of experience in building high-scale, distributed systems. I specialize in designing resilient architectures that handle millions of data points with 99.9% uptime. My expertise lies in Node.js, Typescript, PHP, and PostgreSQL, with a focus on simplifying complex systems through event-driven design and scalable blueprints. Beyond coding, I am a technical writer and community leader, dedicated to engineering excellence and resource-aware development

Enes Bulut

Senior Backend Engineer & Team Lead with 8+ years of experience in building high-scale, distributed systems. I specialize in designing resilient architectures that handle millions of data points with 99.9% uptime. My expertise lies in Node.js, Typescript, PHP, and PostgreSQL, with a focus on simplifying complex systems through event-driven design and scalable blueprints. Beyond coding, I am a technical writer and community leader, dedicated to engineering excellence and resource-aware development

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Senior Backend Engineer & Team Lead with 8+ years of experience in building high-scale, distributed systems. I specialize in designing resilient architectures that handle millions of data points with 99.9% uptime. My expertise lies in Node.js, Typescript, PHP, and PostgreSQL, with a focus on simplifying complex systems through event-driven design and scalable blueprints. Beyond coding, I am a technical writer and community leader, dedicated to engineering excellence and resource-aware development

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Back-end Team Lead at WASKI Inc.
November 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Led end-to-end backend development for multiple projects using TypeScript, NestJS, Node.js, MongoDB, Java Spring Boot, and Redis. Drove cloud adaptivity across AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. Implemented inter-service messaging with RabbitMQ, Kafka, and Redis; integrated Vector DB; improved reliability and reduced message delays by 30%. Implemented payment gateways (PayPal, Stripe, Wise). Optimized advertising algorithms via Meta and Google APIs; improved campaign performance by 25%. Spearheaded AI integration using OpenAI and Azure AI services; boosted system intelligence by 40% and automated key processes. Migrated services to AWS and introduced serverless solutions; cut costs by 30%. Practiced Agile/Scrum with PMs and developers; achieved 95% on-time delivery. Led QA/testing resulting in 99.9% uptime and reduced post-release issues.
Back-end Lead & Code Quality at WASKI Inc.
November 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Designed scalable backend architectures and ensured platform reliability; took ownership of infrastructure setup and uptime. Planned technically, aligned engineering decisions with business goals, and produced key technical reports. Led cross-team collaboration to focus on critical initiatives and improve engineering efficiency.
Founder & Team Lead at Google Developers Group Bursa
September 1, 2018 - August 31, 2021
Founded and led a volunteer community focused on Google technologies. Organized conferences, workshops, hackathons, and bootcamps, growing community engagement to over 5,000 developers. Showcased at Google I/O 2019 and contributed to local tech ecosystem.
Full-Stack Developer (Freelance) at Freelance
April 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Developed corporate websites and e-commerce platforms using PHP, JavaScript, HTML/CSS; delivered on time with client satisfaction.
Senior Back-end Developer / Back-end Team Lead at WASKI Inc.
March 1, 2025 - Present
Led end-to-end back-end development using TypeScript, NestJS, Node.js, MongoDB, Java Spring Boot, and Redis; designed RESTful APIs, improved system communication and front-end integration, implemented payment gateways (PayPal, Stripe, Wise); optimized data handling and reduced response times by approximately 15%.
Software Developer (Full-stack) at Freelance
February 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Developed full-stack web applications for Bursa-based clients using PHP, Node.js, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and modern frameworks; delivered on-time with client-focused iterations.
Junior Software Developer (Full-stack) at Wover Digital
September 1, 2016 - August 31, 2018
Contributed to full-stack projects, collaborated with product and design teams to ship features and enhancements.
Full-stack Developer at GRM Software
September 1, 2018 - August 31, 2021
Developed and maintained web applications using Node.js, PHP, Vue.js; implemented CI/CD practices and collaborated across teams.
Senior Back-end Developer
March 1, 2025 - Present
Led backend architecture and development, improved RESTful APIs, optimized system communications and front-end integration, and implemented database optimizations (MongoDB, Redis) and AI-assisted workflows. Implemented cloud adaptations (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure), messaging via RabbitMQ and Kafka, and integrated PayPal, Stripe, and Wise gateways; enhanced data exchange reliability and reduced message delays. Collaborated with TypeScript, Node.js, NestJS, and Redis to deliver scalable solutions.
Back-end Developer at Independent / Bursa
November 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Delivered backend development with NodeJS, TypeScript, and NestJS; worked with PHP, MySQL, and MongoDB; built robust APIs and ensured code quality and performance for corporate and e-commerce projects.
Founder & Team Lead at Google Developer Group Bursa
September 1, 2018 - August 1, 2021
Founded and led the Google Developer Group Bursa, organized conferences, workshops, hackathons, and bootcamps focused on Google technologies and other advanced tools; engaged 5,000+ developers; presented at Google I/O 2019; contributed to the local tech ecosystem.
Software Developer (Full-stack) at Wover Digital
April 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Developed full-stack web applications using PHP, JavaScript, HTML/CSS; contributed to e-commerce platforms and corporate websites; involved in both front-end and back-end development; improved development velocity.
Software Developer (Full-stack) at Freelancer
February 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Freelance full-stack development on PHP/JavaScript-based projects, including e-commerce and corporate websites; utilized OpenCart, WordPress, and related technologies.
Senior Backend Developer at WASK Inc.
March 1, 2025 - Present
Developed RESTful APIs and integrated front-end systems; led backend development using TypeScript, NestJS, NodeJS, MongoDB, Redis; optimized MongoDB queries reducing execution times by 20%; integrated AWS, Google Cloud and Azure for dynamic project requirements; implemented AI integrations with OpenAI and Azure AI to improve system intelligence; enhanced inter-service communication with RabbitMQ; supported payment gateway integrations (PayPal, Stripe, Wise) and improved end-to-end processing.
Backend Lead at WASK Inc.
March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Led backend architecture and development, facilitated pair programming and code reviews to maintain high code quality and team alignment; designed scalable backend systems, guided migrations and reliability initiatives; managed cross-team collaboration to align technical execution with business priorities; drove technical planning and optimization, introducing serverless approaches and delivering key technical reports; improved delivery across initiatives with a 95% on-time rate.

Education

at Uludağ University
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
High School at Mimar Sinan Technical High School
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Bachelor's Degree at Uludağ University
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
High School Diploma at Mimar Sinan Technical High School (English)
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Bachelor's Degree at Bursa Uludağ University
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Technical High School Diploma at Imar Sinan Technical High School
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026

Qualifications

Certification of Organizer - DevFest Bursa
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Certification of Participation - Let's UP Programme
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Attendance Certificate - 7th Turkiye Air Expo
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Attendance Certificate - Google I/O Bursa
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Certificate of Organizer - DevFest'20 Bursa
January 1, 2020 - February 11, 2026
Certificate of Participation - Let's UP Program (Entrepreneurship Training & Counseling Center)
January 1, 2018 - February 11, 2026
Certificate of Attendance - 7th TURK Airlines Science Expo 2019
January 1, 2019 - February 11, 2026
Google I/O Extended Bursa - Presentation / Participation
January 1, 2019 - February 11, 2026
Certificate of Organizer - DevFest Bursa
January 1, 2020 - February 11, 2026
Certificate of Participation - Let's UP Program (Entrepreneurship Training and Counseling Center)
January 1, 2018 - February 11, 2026
Certificate of Attendance - TEDx Bursa 2018
January 1, 2018 - February 11, 2026
Certificate of Attendance - Google I/O Extended Bursa
January 1, 2019 - February 11, 2026
Certificate of Attendance - Turkiye Airlines Science Expo
January 1, 2019 - February 11, 2026
Certificate of Organizer - DevFest'20 Bursa (Google Developers Group Bursa)
January 1, 2020 - February 11, 2026
Certificate of Participation - Let's UP Program (Entrepreneurship Training and Counseling Center)
January 1, 2018 - February 11, 2026
Certificate of Attendance - Google I/O Extended Bursa
January 1, 2019 - February 11, 2026
Certificate of Attendance - Google I/O Bursa
January 1, 2019 - February 11, 2026
Certificate of Attendance - Google I/O Leads Summit Bursa
January 1, 2019 - February 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment