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Hi, I’m Vlad, a Senior PHP Backend Developer with 12+ years of experience building scalable backend systems, integrating complex APIs, and delivering reliable software for startups and established businesses. I specialize in developing robust backend solutions, integrating payment gateways, and improving existing applications. Whether you need to build a new product, modernize a legacy PHP application, integrate third-party services, or solve a challenging backend issue, I can help. During my career, I’ve worked on SaaS platforms, payment systems, subscription billing, marketplace solutions, and business automation tools. I’ve integrated Stripe (including Stripe Connect), payment gateways, OAuth authentication, accounting platforms, and numerous third-party APIs while focusing on security, performance, and maintainability. Services - Custom PHP & Laravel development - REST API development & third-party integrations - Payment gateway integrations (Stripe, Stripe Connect, Mollie, PayPal and others) - Subscription & billing systems - OAuth, JWT & authentication - Database architecture & optimization (MySQL) - Performance optimization - Legacy PHP modernization - Docker & cloud deployments - Bug fixing & backend troubleshooting Why clients hire me • 10+ years of commercial PHP experience • Clean, maintainable and scalable code • Strong focus on performance and security • Fast understanding of existing codebases • Clear communication and reliable delivery • Long-term thinking instead of quick fixes I’m comfortable joining projects at any stage—from building a product from scratch to improving large, long-running applications with complex business logic. I enjoy solving difficult backend problems and delivering solutions that are reliable, scalable, and easy to maintain. If you’re looking for a senior backend developer who can quickly understand your project and become a dependable technical partner, I’d be happy to discuss how I can help.

Need a developer who can take ownership of your website or web application, solve technical problems, and deliver reliable results without unnecessary complexity? With over 9 years of hands-on web development experience, I build, maintain, optimize, and scale everything from business websites and eCommerce stores to custom SaaS applications. My core expertise is PHP, Laravel, WordPress, Shopify, Full Stack Development, and eCommerce Development, with strong experience working on both new builds and existing production systems. What I Can Help You With ✓ PHP & Core PHP Development ✓ Laravel Web Application Development ✓ WordPress Development & Customization ✓ Shopify & Liquid Development ✓ WooCommerce & eCommerce Development ✓ Custom Shopping Cart & Checkout Features ✓ React & JavaScript Development ✓ REST API & Third-Party Integrations ✓ Stripe & Payment Gateway Integration ✓ MySQL & PostgreSQL ✓ SaaS & Multi-Tenant Applications ✓ AI & LLM Integrations ✓ Website Speed & Core Web Vitals ✓ Responsive & Mobile Optimization ✓ Bug Fixing & Troubleshooting ✓ Legacy PHP Application Maintenance ✓ Ongoing Website Support & Maintenance More Than Just Website Development My experience includes EstateBridge, an AI-powered real estate SaaS platform; AI Toruk, an Agentic AI solution for eCommerce; and Cart7, a custom Core PHP eCommerce platform with complex product, pricing, cart, checkout, payment, and third-party integration functionality. For existing websites and applications, I first understand the architecture and what already works. I then identify the actual problem and make targeted, production-safe improvements rather than introducing unnecessary rewrites. For new projects, I can take ownership of the complete development lifecycle, including architecture, database design, frontend, backend, APIs, integrations, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. If you are looking for a PHP, Laravel, WordPress, Shopify, or Full Stack Developer who can understand the bigger picture, communicate clearly, and take responsibility for delivering the right technical solution, send me a message and let us discuss your project. Irtiza Raza Expert Web Developer | PHP, Laravel, WordPress & Shopify

I am a Shopify Developer with 8+ years of professional experience, specializing in building, customizing, and scaling high-performing Shopify stores. I have successfully delivered and maintained numerous Shopify webshops, helping businesses improve conversions, streamline operations, and grow revenue through Shopify. I work closely with clients to understand their goals and translate them into clean, scalable, and performance-optimized Shopify solutions. Whether you need a custom theme, advanced functionality, or improvements to an existing store, I focus on delivering reliable, future-proof results. My Expertise Includes: ► Shopify Front-End Development (Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) ► Custom Shopify Theme Development ► Shopify Theme Customisation & Optimisation ► Shopify Theme Updates ► Payment Gateway Setup & Configuration ► Design-to-Shopify Theme Conversion (Figma / PSD / XD) ► Shopify Checkout Customisation ► Shopify API & Third-Party Integrations I value clear communication, clean code, and on-time delivery, and I treat every project as a long-term partnership rather than a one-off task. Notable Projects & Experience: ► 8+ years of professional experience with Shopify and Shopify Plus ► 200+ Shopify stores developed, maintained, and optimized ► 50+ Shopify Plus stores, including brands generating $1M+ in monthly revenue ► Strong experience scaling high-traffic stores with a focus on performance, conversions, and stability ► Advanced expertise in custom themes, checkout customization, and Shopify Plus features ► Proven ability to improve page speed, UX, and Core Web Vitals ► Experience integrating third-party services via Shopify APIs and custom solutions ► Effective collaboration with founders, designers, and in-house teams If you’re looking for a reliable and experienced Shopify expert who can deliver clean, scalable solutions and long-term value, I’d be happy to discuss your project and see how I can help.

As a seasoned (18 yrs experience) PHP developer I can work of a broad range of subjects: from a simple script or library to a full-fledged SaaS application. I can find my way around existing codebases, improve or extend them or create a full project from scratch. Over the last couple of years I've built a ton of API integrations for data exchange between applications. Yes, even badly documented SOAP integrations.. Complex tailor-made backend projects is where I feel most at home. As a developer I've progressed my career as a system developer while being surrounded and "raised" by sysadmins so server-sided environments are pretty common to me. Next to these hard-skills I'm known for my soft-skills in general communication, but also for being able to break down complex technical subjects to simple terms or options for SMEs and decision makers with limited (or: no) technical experience. - PHP / Laravel / Inertia / Vue - API integrations - Server administration - Technical project management while keeping it simple for non-techs

I secure, containerise and run the platforms I build. 25 years in PHP and Python, with Kubernetes (CKA), Azure (AZ-104), AWS and OWASP security work on top. I own the whole path: application code, the cluster it runs on, and the security posture around it. Most teams hire a developer, then discover six weeks later they need a DevOps engineer, and six months after that that nobody owns security. I do all three, which removes the handover gaps where things actually break. SECURITY - Web application security audits against the OWASP Top 10 - Automated vulnerability scanning: SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, insecure deserialization, security misconfiguration - STRIDE threat modelling, OAuth2 / OpenID Connect, secure API design - I built and run ShieldIndex, an AI-driven OWASP scanner with a rebuilt PentestGPT fork as its analysis engine CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTURE - Kubernetes (Certified Kubernetes Administrator), Docker, Terraform, Ansible - Azure (Certified Azure Administrator Associate) and AWS: migrations, App Services, AKS, Beanstalk, Lambda - CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps - On-premise to cloud migrations, production monitoring, incident and change management - Linux administration (LFCS certified) AI INTEGRATION - LLM and image-generation APIs integrated into production systems - The unglamorous part done properly: queueing, cost control, retry logic, failure handling - ProfileHero, my AI headshot platform on Laravel, React and AWS, is live and paying for its own infrastructure APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT - PHP 8: Symfony, Laravel, Lumen, Zend — 25 years, Zend Certified Engineer - Python: Django, Flask, automation and AI tooling (PCAP certified) - Legacy modernisation: Zend 1 to Symfony, on-premise to Azure, without a rewrite and without downtime - High-concurrency systems, REST APIs, Elasticsearch, high-traffic platforms WHERE I'M MOST USEFUL Take over a system nobody fully understands anymore and make it secure, deployable and maintainable again. That is the work I am best at and the work most people avoid. Certified: Zend Certified PHP Engineer · CKA · LFCS · Azure Administrator Associate · Azure Fundamentals · AWS Cloud Practitioner · PCAP Python Programmer Based in the Netherlands, fluent English and native Dutch, fully remote. Send me the problem and I will tell you honestly whether I am the right person for it.

I am an experienced web developer with a strong background in custom PHP development, combined with many years of professional experience at the intersection of IT, business, and end users. About eight years ago, alongside my corporate career, I successfully ran a freelance web development business where I delivered a wide range of solutions: from small WordPress and Joomla websites to fully custom-built PHP applications tailored to specific business processes. My focus has always been on building solutions that actually work for the client not just technically, but also functionally and strategically. What sets me apart is that I don’t look at a website or application as “just code.” Through my professional career as an IT Service Manager and Application Manager, responsible for hundreds of applications in complex enterprise environments, I have learned how to translate real business needs into stable, maintainable and scalable IT solutions. I am used to working closely with stakeholders, asking the right questions, clarifying requirements, and turning abstract wishes into concrete, usable systems. As a freelancer, this means you get more than a developer who simply follows instructions: * I actively think along with your business goals * I help refine requirements when they are still unclear * I design solutions that are practical, future-proof and maintainable * I communicate clearly and reliably throughout the project Technically, I am strongest in: * Custom PHP development * Backend-focused web applications * CMS-based websites (WordPress, Joomla) * Translating complex workflows into clean web solutions * Improving existing systems rather than blindly rebuilding them Clients appreciate working with me because I combine hands-on development skills with a professional, structured way of working. I understand deadlines, budgets, and the importance of clear communication — and I take ownership of the result. If you are looking for someone who can truly bridge the gap between what you want and what needs to be built, I’d be happy to help turn your idea into a solid web solution.