Hi, I'm Sameera Wijerathna, a full stack developer with 10+ years of experience across Vue.js, Laravel, PHP, Python (FastAPI), and headless WordPress, including LangChain-based AI integrations like chatbots, automation, and API workflows. I enjoy turning complex requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions and have a track record of delivering end-to-end projects for healthcare, tourism, and government clients. I hold the Global Prize for the British Computer Society (BCS UK) Postgraduate Diploma in IT Project (2022) and have contributed to teams at Chairsyde, Eyepax, Virtusa, and more. I've delivered results across healthcare, tourism, and government sectors and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments. I am passionate about building robust software, mentoring teams, and continuously learning new technologies to solve real-world problems.

Sameera Wijerathna

Hi, I'm Sameera Wijerathna, a full stack developer with 10+ years of experience across Vue.js, Laravel, PHP, Python (FastAPI), and headless WordPress, including LangChain-based AI integrations like chatbots, automation, and API workflows. I enjoy turning complex requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions and have a track record of delivering end-to-end projects for healthcare, tourism, and government clients. I hold the Global Prize for the British Computer Society (BCS UK) Postgraduate Diploma in IT Project (2022) and have contributed to teams at Chairsyde, Eyepax, Virtusa, and more. I've delivered results across healthcare, tourism, and government sectors and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments. I am passionate about building robust software, mentoring teams, and continuously learning new technologies to solve real-world problems.

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Hi, I’m Sameera Wijerathna, a full stack developer with 10+ years of experience across Vue.js, Laravel, PHP, Python (FastAPI), and headless WordPress, including LangChain-based AI integrations like chatbots, automation, and API workflows. I enjoy turning complex requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions and have a track record of delivering end-to-end projects for healthcare, tourism, and government clients. I hold the Global Prize for the British Computer Society (BCS UK) Postgraduate Diploma in IT Project (2022) and have contributed to teams at Chairsyde, Eyepax, Virtusa, and more.

I’ve delivered results across healthcare, tourism, and government sectors and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments. I am passionate about building robust software, mentoring teams, and continuously learning new technologies to solve real-world problems.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Software Engineer at Remote Contractor
June 1, 2025 - Present
Engineered frontend and backend components using Nuxt.js (v2 and v3) and Laravel; collaborated on modular backend services; wrote unit tests for Laravel-based modules.
Senior Developer at Chairsyde U.K
October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Developed frontend and backend for the Chairsyde web app using Nuxt.js and Laravel; implemented unit tests for backend modules; contributed to architecture decisions.
Senior UI/UX Engineer at Assette LLC - USA
March 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Crafted UI/UX components with Vue.js 2.0 and Syncfusion; led development and enhancements of Assette corporate site on Orchard CMS 1.9.
Software Engineer at Eyepax IT Consulting Private Limited
November 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Refined WordPress 6.0 themes; led end-to-end delivery of a food industry web project; resolved backend plugin and theme conflicts; optimized site speed and SEO.
Full Stack Developer at Webbyus Technologies Private Limited
May 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Delivered intuitive UIs for travel & recruitment apps; built custom WordPress solutions (plugins/themes) and headless WordPress via Nuxt; integrated bank payment gateways; managed CI/CD with GitHub Actions and Cloudflare.
Consultant at Virtusa Corporation
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Tracked and coordinated development tasks for the Virtusa corporate web portal; managed deployments with DeployHQ; ensured security compliance; administered the Virtusa blog and developed a custom news feed plugin; updated CORS configurations.
Software Engineer at IT Resource Development Authority – Western Province
April 1, 2013 - May 1, 2021
Architected and deployed 10 government web portals for ITRDA stakeholders using WordPress and Zend Framework; built bespoke WordPress plugins/themes; collaborated with government stakeholders; managed Linux servers and ongoing maintenance.

Education

BCS Higher Education Qualifications, The Chartered Institute for IT, UK at BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT
January 1, 2011 - May 8, 2026
Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) at Sun Microsystems, Java SE
January 1, 2010 - May 8, 2026
Oracle Certified Web Component Developer (OCWCD) at Oracle Corporation
January 1, 2011 - May 8, 2026

Qualifications

Global Prize for the British Computer Society (BCS UK) Postgraduate Diploma in IT Project
January 1, 2022 - May 8, 2026
Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)
January 1, 2010 - May 8, 2026
Oracle Certified Web Component Developer (OCWCD)
January 1, 2011 - May 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Government, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Professional Services