👋 Full-stack web developer with 8+ years building scalable applications across e-commerce, SaaS, logistics, custom solutions and iGaming platforms.
I specialize in PHP (Laravel, Symfony, WordPress, JavaScript), creating custom web applications, REST APIs, and integrating third-party services like payment gateways, courier systems, and business tools.
🎯 CORE SKILLS:
⚙️ Backend: PHP, Laravel, Symfony, WordPress, REST APIs
🛠 Frontend: JavaScript, jQuery, Angular, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, Bootstrap
🔌 Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Firebird
📚 DevOps: Docker, Linux, Apache, Nginx, Git
✅ Practices: OOP, SOLID, TDD (PHPUnit), static analysis (PHPStan), clean code
🚀 WHAT I DELIVER:
- Custom web applications from requirements to deployment
- REST API development and third-party integrations
- Database design and optimization
- Code refactoring and quality improvements
- WordPress themes, plugins, and customizations
💬 I focus on clear communication, quality code with testing and documentation, and meeting deadlines. Send me a message about your project—I'll respond within 24 hours.
🛠 Tech Stack: PHP • Laravel • Symfony • WordPress • JavaScript • Angular • MySQL • PostgreSQL • Docker • Linux • Git • REST APIs • Payment Integration
Symfony
Laravel
WordPress
JavaScript
MySQL
PHP
jQuery
Bootstrap
AJAX
Linux System Administration
REST API
Custom PHP
Docker
Denis A.
Varna, Bulgaria
$40/hr
4.7
43 jobs
I'm a backend PHP developer with over 17 years of experience in the industry (PHP Zend certified engineer). I've worked with the Symfony and Laravel frameworks for more than 10 years, completing various projects such as online applications systems, call centers, career sites, and eCommerce platforms. I have extensive experience in building API endpoints and clients. Have big experience with Symfony API Platform.
In addition to Symfony and Laravel, I have experience with Twig/Blade, Doctrine/Eloquent, RabbitMQ, Redis, Docker, and REST/GraphQL. I deliver clean, high-quality code and can work in an agile, scrum environment if needed. I'm also familiar with TDD/BDD testing.
My skills include object-oriented programming, design patterns, and OOP principles such as SOLID, DRY, and YAGNI. I'm enthusiastic about writing clean code and have experience with PHPUnit/functional testing, Git, SVN, and Mercurial. I have database design and optimization expertise, specifically with Postgresql, Mysql/Mariadb, and Oracle. I'm also familiar with Debian, Ubuntu, and Centos Linux distributions.
As an API expert, I've worked with various 3rd-party APIs, including:
- email marketing platforms like Aweber, GetResponse, Mailchimp, Sendgrid, ActiveCampaign, ConvertKit, SendinBlue, Maileon, Brevo.
- shipping carriers such as DPD, DHL, UPS, and PostNL
- payment systems like PayPal, Stripe, PromisePay, FatZebra, Authorize.net, Cybersource, Emerchantpay, Adyen and many other
- hosting and DNS providers like Linode, DigitalOcean, and GoDaddy
- social media platforms such as Dropbox, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram
- other APIs like Jetcom, TaxJar, and Telegram Bot API
Symfony
MySQL
Amazon Web Services
API Integration
PHP
Doctrine ORM
API Development
Automated Testing
API
SOAP
SQL
OAuth
Unit Testing
Docker
RESTful API
Pavel P.
Varna, Bulgaria
$50/hr
4.9
29 jobs
Currently I am running Web Bamboo LTD. I am a full-stack developer with years of experience in Symfony, WordPress and VueJS projects.
Symfony
WooCommerce
MySQL
Website Customization
CSS
PHP
JavaScript
WordPress
API
WordPress Plugin
Vue.js
PHP Script
Apache HTTP Server
LAMP Stack
Nikolay S.
Kolarovo, Bulgaria
$60/hr
5.0
2 jobs
E-commerce | AI-Driven Platforms | Web3 | SaaS Architect | Shopify | WordPress | CMS
I’m a Principal Engineer who has led and delivered projects across the full spectrum from early business requirement gathering and architecture design to frontend/back-end development, deployment, and long-term maintenance.
Over the past 10+ years, I’ve built complex E-commerce systems, AI-powered platforms, and Web3 applications, always owning the full SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle). My focus is turning business ideas into scalable, maintainable, and high-performing digital products that directly drive growth and customer success.
⚙️ Core Technical Expertise
Frontend / Web
- React.js, Next.js (SSR/SSG/ISR), Redux, Zustand, Recoil
- TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), TailwindCSS, SCSS, Material UI, Ant Design
- Vue.js, Nuxt.js, SvelteKit, Astro
- Pixel-perfect UI implementation from Figma or Adobe XD
- Progressive Web Apps (PWA), Responsive design, Accessibility (WCAG)
Mobile
- React Native, Expo, Flutter, Swift (iOS), Kotlin (Android)
- Shared UI libraries, API integration, Firebase push notifications
Backend
- Node.js (Express, NestJS, Fastify), Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django), PHP (Laravel, WordPress, WooCommerce)
- Golang, Rust (for performance-critical services)
- REST & GraphQL APIs, WebSockets, gRPC, Apollo Server
- Authentication systems (JWT, OAuth2, Supabase Auth, Firebase Auth, Clerk, Auth0)
Databases & Storage
- PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Firestore
- Prisma, TypeORM, Sequelize, Mongoose
- Data warehousing: BigQuery, Snowflake, ClickHouse
- File storage: S3, Cloudinary, Supabase Storage
DevOps / Cloud / CI-CD
- AWS (EC2, Lambda, ECS, S3, RDS, CloudFront)
- GCP (Cloud Run, Firestore, Cloud Scheduler), Vercel, Netlify
- Docker, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI
- Nginx, PM2, Terraform, Pulumi
- Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog
Architecture & Systems
- Monolithic & Microservice Architectures
- Event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS, Pub/Sub)
- Serverless functions (AWS Lambda, Cloud Functions)
- Scalable caching (Redis, CDN-level, local memory)
- CQRS, DDD, Clean Architecture principles
E-commerce & SaaS Platforms
- Shopify (custom apps, Storefront API, Hydrogen)
- WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, Strapi
- Custom E-commerce platforms with Next.js + Node/PostgreSQL
- Stripe, Paddle, PayPal, Braintree integrations
- Multi-tenant SaaS systems with subscription management
- Admin dashboards, analytics, and marketing automation tools
AI & Data Integration
- OpenAI API, LangChain, RAG chatbots, embeddings search
- TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNXRuntime for model inference
- Recommendation systems, personalization pipelines
- Data pipelines (dbt, Airflow, Prefect), feature stores (Feast)
Web3 / Blockchain
- Solidity, ethers.js, web3.js
- Smart contract deployment (Ethereum, Polygon, BSC)
- Wallet integrations (MetaMask, WalletConnect)
- NFT minting, marketplace, token-gated content
🚀 What I Deliver
- Pixel-perfect E-commerce stores (Shopify, Next.js custom, WooCommerce)
- Scalable SaaS platforms with subscription billing and admin dashboards
- Microservices & API architectures ready for millions of requests
- Serverless systems that scale automatically
- AI-integrated solutions; chatbots, content generation, recommendation engines
- Web3 applications; wallet login, NFT minting, on-chain analytics
- Mobile apps; React Native & Flutter with synchronized back-end
🧭 Work Philosophy
- I treat every project as if it were my own product.
- Fast iteration with clean, maintainable code.
- Business-oriented thinking: always focused on ROI and scalability.
- Proactive communication, transparent progress updates, and clear documentation.
- Guaranteed delivery; I consistently ship high-quality results ahead of schedule.
🌟 Why Clients Hire Me
✅ Principal-level engineer who owns full SDLC from vision to production.
✅ Consistently deliver fast, reliable, and scalable results.
✅ Long-term focus: I design systems that are future-proof and ready for growth.
✅ Strong product mindset; I align technical solutions with business goals.
If you’re looking for a senior full-stack engineer who leads architecture, execution, and delivery across E-commerce, AI, or Web3, let’s talk. I’ll help you turn complex ideas into beautifully built, revenue-driving software.
Symfony
Web Development
Back-End Development
Front-End Development
PHP
JavaScript
TypeScript
CSS
SCSS
Full-Stack Development
Game Development
MySQL
Doctrine ORM
Git
Custom PHP
Krasimir H.
Ruse, Bulgaria
$60/hr
5.0
58 jobs
I've worked as a Web developer since 1999 (yes, there was a World Wide Web back then) but I've been a project manager/business analyst in recent years.
I do Agile project management (using Scrum and Kanban) and backend development in Laravel. I can also help you set up a team and instil a proper mindset about the best software development practices in each team member.
Here are the expectations I set for the teams I build (my Top 10 rules):
1. We write clean, testable code.
2. We write tests - the code we ship works, and doesn't break anything else.
3. We are always ready to deploy - even if features are missing, the current version is in a working state.
4. You can expect stable productivity when extending or changing your code (we eliminate technical debt as we go).
5. We use version control properly.
6. We use separate environments for development, staging and production (with automated provisioning).
7. We use a good issue tracking system and a well-defined process for managing feedback.
8. We use a good project management system.
9. We meet our delivery dates.
10. At any given moment we have clarity on what everyone is working on, what is the status and what are the known problems.
Symfony
Agile Project Management
PHP
JavaScript
Laravel
API
System Analysis
MySQL
AWS Systems Manager
PostgreSQL
MySQL Programming
RESTful API
Statistics
Business Analysis
Project Management
Linux System Administration
Scrum
Product Management
Data Structures
English
Dmitrii P.
Varna, Bulgaria
$95/hr
5.0
19 jobs
I'm a versatile web/mobile super stack developer and DevOps. For example, in the morning I can fix a bug with the Angular web app. In the afternoon I can get my hands dirty adding a new feature to the PHP/Symfony server-side application and deploy it using Docker through GitLab CI/CD. And then in the evening, I can work on the corporate new mobile application which is launching on iOS and Android in 2 weeks time.
Well-versed in cloud solutions, AI integrations. Proven expertise in designing and deploying production-grade AI systems, from fine-tuning language models to building scalable architectures for generative AI workflows. With a rich background in Web/AI development and DevOps, I have 17 years of experience in the startup industry.
My passion lies in solving problems creatively and optimizing systems. I'm bridging gaps between teams, anticipating architecture issues and addressing overlooked details.
I started my career as a developer in 2007. I use Angular + Symfony since 2012 and PHP since 2008. I have a good command of:
Backend: Symfony, PHP, Python
Frontend: Angular, Ionic, Apache Cordova, TypeScript, Twitter Boostrap
DevOps: Docker (compose, machine, swarm), GitLab CI/CD, Capistrano, nginx, AWS, Digital Ocean, Scaleway, CloudFlare, NewRelic, Graylog, Prometheus, Grafana
Dev Tools: Composer, npm, Grunt, Gulp, Git (GitLab, Github, Bitbucket)
DB and tools: MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ, ElasticSearch, AWS SQS, AWS S3
Testing: PHPUnit, Behat Mink, Selenium, Codeception
PM: Youtrack, Jira, Mattermost, Slack
Methodologies: SOLID, TDD, SCRUM
I'm particularly good at solving complex problems and designing good maintainable, extendable and flexible architecture. I strongly believe that being professional means giving you the final product that meets your requirements and deadline. I prefer to focus on business logic development. Usually, there is no need to reinvent a wheel every time, most of the typical infrastructural issues can be solved with the use of open source community libraries, which allow to speed up your project development and reduce costs.
Symfony
PHP
AngularJS
Docker
DevOps
GitLab
Angular 5
Test-Driven Development
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