Mert is a Senior Software Developer and Architect offering 15+ years of experience in the full software development lifecycle from concept through delivery of applications and customizable solutions. He is an expert in PHP, Symfony, OOP, Docker, Kubernetes, SQL, RabbitMQ, Redis, Memcache, Node.js, and cloud solutions using AWS. Mert has worked on the development and architecture of some of the largest eCommerce platforms and enterprise applications in Europe and worldwide.
Managed Java-based microservices architecture based on entire back-end lifecycle with the software teams.
Managed Symfony/PHP-based middleware layer for data aggregation with the MW team.
Manage the Nuxt-based misli.com website and a new mobile project in Next.js and all activities of the software development group.
Managed all test operations and directed them to more automatic techs like Codecept, etc.
Monitored, evaluated, and ensured the completion of tasks and projects and monitored status.
JavaMicroservices Architecture
PHPSymfony
Middleware
Data Aggregation
Nuxt.jsNext.jsCodeceptJS
AJ+
Software Architect
2019 - 2021 (2 years)
Remote
Worked on the development and architecture of AJ+, a news platform for the connected generation, sharing human struggles and challenging the status quo.
Developed projects written in Node.js and React, connected to API (GraphQL) services.
Created and managed a GraphQL standalone API service.
Maintained and developed a WordPress CMS and REST API for the data source.
Worked on the development and architecture of software solutions for an eCommerce company active in five languages and delivering goods to 130 countries worldwide.
Rewrote the core API from scratch using a TDD approach and aspect-oriented programming paradigm.
Used SOLID principles in the API, dependent on AWS SQS, SNS, Aurora, ElastiCache, Elasticsearch, S3, ELB, EC2, VPC, EKS, including CI/CD stack with Bamboo.
Migrated the e-invoice system to the new provider, covering all new functionalities.
Led the Symfony 2.5 to 3.3 migration of the old API, dockerization, and migration to PHP 7.
Boosted the performance of Solr services with NRT mechanism.
AJ+ is a unique, global digital news and storytelling brand dedicated to human rights and equality, amplifying the voices of marginalized communities seeking to make their stories seen and heard. It publishes video and text content on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and its platform in Arabic, French, Spanish, and English, reaching a combined audience of hundreds of millions. Worked with Node.js, React, GraphQL, WordPress, PHP.
Modanisa is a platform with a mission to build a global ecosystem that combines fashion and technology to serve the lifestyle needs of modest women. The eCommerce platform sells over 500 brands and 70,000 products, shipping thousands of packages a day to five continents. Led and built new projects such as new RESTful APIs with PHP/Symfony, migrating SOLR to AWS Elasticsearch, Marketplace API, WHMS with RabbitMQ, Redis, Memcached.
Started in 2010, elefant.ro is one of the fastest-growing eCommerce companies in Romania that delivers millions of green parcels to hundreds of thousands of customers. Worked on all back-end projects with PHP/Symfony such as Marketplace API, REST API, WHMS, PIM with RabbitMQ, Redis, Memcached. Also managed the New Sylius-based REST API development and maintenance.
