09/12/2026 updated

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partially available
info: Available evenings and weekends

Software Engineer

Skopje, Macedonia
Only remote
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (FCSE)
Skopje, Macedonia
Only remote
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (FCSE)

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About me

Driven software engineer with 5+ years of experience in engineering software solutions, specializing in .NET technologies and scalable micro-service architectures. Currently contributing to an international fin-tech team, building secure, configurable, and standards-compliant platforms

AI AgentsAzure Kubernetes ServiceASP.NET.NET FrameworkPHPApplication Programming Interfaces (APIs)Agile MethodologyBanking SoftwareC Sharp (Programming Language)LaravelSQL Databases.NET CoreSQL OptimizationBackendFull Stack DevelopmentFront End Software DevelopmentApi DesignFintechSql Database Administration
Software Developer | .NET, Backend Systems & API Integrations
Software developer with 5+ years of experience building secure, scalable applications and integrating complex systems. Strong background in fintech and Open Banking, with experience delivering solutions across international projects. I bring that focus on reliability, security, and maintainability to projects across industries—from new products to established enterprise platforms.

My core expertise is C# and .NET, complemented by experience across backend, frontend, database, and cloud technologies. I can help turn business requirements into practical software, extend existing applications, modernize legacy systems, and connect third-party services.

Backend Development & Architecture
Designing and developing backend solutions using C#, .NET 6/7/8, ASP.NET Core, and Entity Framework Core. Experience with microservices, Clean Architecture, MediatR, and FluentValidation to build modular, testable applications that are easier to maintain and extend.

API Design & Systems Integration
Building REST APIs, secure authentication flows, webhooks, and third-party integrations. Experience connecting payment systems, banking platforms, video services, and enterprise APIs such as SAP Concur, with attention to validation, error handling, and reliable data exchange.

Fintech & Open Banking
Hands-on experience developing PSD2 Open Banking platforms covering account information, payments, consent management, and Strong Customer Authentication. Familiar with certificate-based security and the operational requirements of banking integrations.

Multitenancy & Data Management
Building configurable platforms with tenant-specific behavior and database isolation strategies. Experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, and Clickhouse, including database design, schema management, and application data access.

Web Development
Experience with Angular, Vue.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS. Additional backend experience includes Java/Spring, PHP/Laravel, Python/Django, ASP.NET MVC, and .NET Framework.

Cloud & Deployment
Experience working with Microsoft Azure, Azure Key Vault, Azure Blob Storage, AWS services, Kubernetes, and Laravel Forge to support application deployment, configuration, and infrastructure needs.

Quality & Development Tools
API testing and validation using Postman/Newman, performance testing with K6, and API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI. Familiar with AI-assisted development tools and agent workflows to support implementation and review.

Available for backend development, API integrations, web applications, platform modernization, and ongoing technical support.

Experience

Professional experience0 - 5 years
Freelancer since2024

Languages

EnglishNative speaker

Project history

Contract Software Engineer

Self-Employed
Independent software engineer delivering backend systems, integrations, and middleware for startups and SMEs. Responsibilities include API design, secure authentication, webhook and third-party integrations, database schema design, and cloud deployments. Technologies: .NET, PHP (Laravel), Python, TypeScript, Azure/AWS services.

Software Engineer

ASEE

Banking & Financial Services

50-250 team member

Software Engineer within an international fintech team, designing and developing secure, scalable backend solutions using .NET technologies. Primary focus on building configurable, multi-tenant Open Banking platforms compliant with EU PSD2. Responsibilities include developing middleware components, implementing validation pipelines, designing custom authentication and access-control mechanisms, and periodically acting as team lead.


Backend Developer (Contract)

SAP Concur Middleware
Designed and developed a configurable .NET 8 class library providing a secure integration layer between enterprise applications and SAP Concur. Implemented multi-tenant environments, caching, resilient retry mechanisms, and secure secret management. Tech stack: .NET 8, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, Azure Key Vault, Azure Blob Storage, SAP Concur APIs, Polly.

Backend Developer (Contract)

LiveLead Platform
Contributed to the backend of a cloud-based lead generation platform. Implemented admin and sales-agent management, secure API authentication, lead verification, intelligent routing workflows, and webhook integrations. Integrated Daily.co for video calls. Tech stack: PHP, Laravel, MariaDB, Daily.co.

Co-Founder

Clapsify
Co-founder of a startup developing a streamlined online platform for booking live-performing artists across various genres. Responsible for backend development of the whole system including bookings, user management, and payment system integration. Technologies used: PHP Laravel, Angular, MySQL, AWS Services, Laravel Forge.

Participant

Longest Pitch Marathon
Won 3rd place in a pitching business ideas competition and helped break the Guinness World Record for the longest pitch of business ideas.

Full-Stack Developer

Buddiend
Full-Stack developer on a courses-like platform enabling people to enroll on topics like investments, business, and management. Implemented authentication, user role division, enrollment, and video chat room integration. Tech stack: Java Spring, Thymeleaf, SQL Server, AWS S3 Bucket.

Front-End Web Developer (Internship)

InterWay
Frontend development internship focused on building responsive web applications using Angular, with hands-on experience in components, services, and REST API integration.

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