04/10/2026 updated
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Senior Backend Engineer
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Only remote
Bachelor of Information TechnologyAbout me
Senior Software Engineer specializing in PHP and GO, building scalable web apps for e-commerce, education, and CMS platforms. Experienced in API development, database design, and TDD. Focused on clean, maintainable code and delivering practical, high-impact solutions aligned with business goals.
Clean Code PrinciplesJavaScriptPHPApplication Programming Interfaces (APIs)ArchitectureHTML5AutomationCascading Style Sheets (CSS)DevOpsScalabilityPostgreSQLMaintenanceMongoDBMySQLScrum Methodology
Backend Development
Extensive experience in PHP and GO for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance web applications with focus on scalable systems and clean code
Microservices Architecture
Strong expertise in API-driven architectures, microservices design, and event-driven development for complex, highly scalable systems
Database Optimization
Proven skills in database optimization, maintenance initiatives, and working with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis for performance and reliability
Frontend Technologies
Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, HTML5, and CSS3 for full-stack development
DevOps and Automation
Experience with Docker containerization, CI/CD pipelines, Git version control, and n8n automation tools
Testing and Quality Assurance
Implementation of test-driven development, unit and integration testing for long-term stability and maintainability
API Development
Architecture and development of REST and GraphQL APIs for internal and external consumers
Team Leadership
Team management experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and problem-solving skills
Extensive experience in PHP and GO for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance web applications with focus on scalable systems and clean code
Microservices Architecture
Strong expertise in API-driven architectures, microservices design, and event-driven development for complex, highly scalable systems
Database Optimization
Proven skills in database optimization, maintenance initiatives, and working with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis for performance and reliability
Frontend Technologies
Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, HTML5, and CSS3 for full-stack development
DevOps and Automation
Experience with Docker containerization, CI/CD pipelines, Git version control, and n8n automation tools
Testing and Quality Assurance
Implementation of test-driven development, unit and integration testing for long-term stability and maintainability
API Development
Architecture and development of REST and GraphQL APIs for internal and external consumers
Team Leadership
Team management experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and problem-solving skills
Languages
EnglishFluentBosnianNative speakerSlowenischBasic knowledge
Project history
Developed and maintained high-performance backend systems using PHP (OpenSwoole), containerized applications with Docker, implemented testing, led database optimization, enforced coding standards, integrated third-party APIs, optimized event-driven pipelines, and built n8n automations
Developed backend services using PHP and Laravel, contributed to scalable API-first and microservices architectures, collaborated with cross-functional teams in agile environments, participated in architectural discussions, testing, and code reviews
Provided technical and operational support for programmatic advertising platforms, assisted with campaign optimization, troubleshooting, and reporting