09/14/2026 updated
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Senior PHP / Full Stack Developer
Faro, Portugal
Only remote
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer EngineeringAbout me
Senior PHP / Full Stack Developer with over 10 years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications and custom business solutions. I specialize in PHP, Joomla, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and REST API integrations, with extensive experience development
PHPAtlassian JiraLAMP StackLinuxE-CommerceJoomlaMySQLResponsive Web DesignShopifyWordPressJavascript BuildDocker ContainerMean StackGitLabGitlab-ci
PHP & Laravel Backend Development
Over 9 years of experience building scalable web applications and high-performance backend systems using PHP and Laravel, including RESTful API development, OOP principles, and MySQL database optimization.
CMS & E-Commerce Platforms
Extensive expertise in Joomla custom component, module, and plugin development, as well as WordPress, Shopify, and Drupal for CMS-based and e-commerce solutions for international clients.
Frontend Development
Solid skills in building responsive user interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (ES6+), and React.js, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and modern UI standards.
DevOps & Infrastructure
Practical experience containerizing and managing development environments using Docker and Docker Compose, with Linux server administration (Ubuntu, Debian), Nginx, and Apache.
REST API Development
Design and implementation of RESTful APIs for frontend systems and third-party integrations, supporting scalable and maintainable application architectures.
SEO Optimization & Performance Tuning
Implementation of SEO optimization strategies improving Google search rankings, as well as performance tuning that improved website loading speed by up to 80%.
Payment Gateway Integration
Integration of payment solutions including PayPal, Stripe, and custom payment workflows, as well as third-party web services using SOAP, XML, and JSON.
Tools & Workflow
Proficient use of Git, GitLab, Jira, DBeaver, MySQL Workbench, and phpMyAdmin for version control, project management, and database administration in agile team environments.
Node.js
Knowledge and application of Node.js as part of a full stack development skill set for backend and server-side scripting tasks.
Over 9 years of experience building scalable web applications and high-performance backend systems using PHP and Laravel, including RESTful API development, OOP principles, and MySQL database optimization.
CMS & E-Commerce Platforms
Extensive expertise in Joomla custom component, module, and plugin development, as well as WordPress, Shopify, and Drupal for CMS-based and e-commerce solutions for international clients.
Frontend Development
Solid skills in building responsive user interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (ES6+), and React.js, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and modern UI standards.
DevOps & Infrastructure
Practical experience containerizing and managing development environments using Docker and Docker Compose, with Linux server administration (Ubuntu, Debian), Nginx, and Apache.
REST API Development
Design and implementation of RESTful APIs for frontend systems and third-party integrations, supporting scalable and maintainable application architectures.
SEO Optimization & Performance Tuning
Implementation of SEO optimization strategies improving Google search rankings, as well as performance tuning that improved website loading speed by up to 80%.
Payment Gateway Integration
Integration of payment solutions including PayPal, Stripe, and custom payment workflows, as well as third-party web services using SOAP, XML, and JSON.
Tools & Workflow
Proficient use of Git, GitLab, Jira, DBeaver, MySQL Workbench, and phpMyAdmin for version control, project management, and database administration in agile team environments.
Node.js
Knowledge and application of Node.js as part of a full stack development skill set for backend and server-side scripting tasks.
Experience
Professional experience5 - 10 years
Freelancer since2021
Languages
GermanBasic knowledgeEnglishFluent
Project history
Design, development, and maintenance of scalable PHP/Laravel web applications. Building and maintaining RESTful APIs for frontend systems and third-party integrations. Optimizing backend logic and MySQL queries. Containerizing development environments using Docker and Docker Compose. Developing responsive UIs using HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and JavaScript. Ensuring SEO compliance and cross-browser compatibility. Collaborating with distributed agile teams using GitLab and Jira.
Delivered 30+ custom web development projects for international clients. Built CMS-based and custom backend solutions using PHP, Joomla, WordPress, and Shopify. Improved website performance and loading speed by up to 80%. Implemented SEO optimization strategies. Integrated PayPal, Stripe, and custom payment workflows. Provided website maintenance, troubleshooting, and deployment support.
Developed custom Joomla components, modules, and plugins for enterprise clients. Refactored legacy Joomla extensions for compatibility with newer platform versions. Supported CMS migration and architecture planning. Collaborated with frontend and QA teams to deliver stable production releases.