Vanja R.

About Me

I am an experienced Backend Developer with technical specialty in PHP developments, focusing on database modeling and coding that is compliant with the latest industry standards and practices. I build and deliver excellent web services/APIs, implement server-side web application logics, and define/maintain databases and models. I am detail-oriented and use a client-centered approach in the provision of high quality software solutions to clients.

Frontend

Backend

Database

Workflow

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Software Engineer
2017 - Present (8 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

Smartfactory GmbH
Smartfactory GmbH
Senior Software Engineer
2017 - Present (8 years)
Pula, Croatia
  • Regularly design robust and scalable architecture and engineer enterprise web applications that deliver consistent performance at scale for Smartfactory.

  • Provide expert technical consultancy for the delivery of iterative improvements to database, cache, external services, presentation and app layers.

  • Provide regular technical leadership to the engineering team, steering key decisions at all levels of the stack in system design, technology evaluation, prototyping, and implementation of key software components.

Superius d.o.o.
Superius d.o.o.
Senior PHP Developer
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Pula, Croatia
  • Designed, developed and deployed a secure web application and backend database to automate accounting/administration processes at a nonprofit organization and SME.

  • Developed tools for fully automated reporting processes, in real-time and made possible by using smart database designs.

  • Provided technical skills for the improvement of business logic implementation to enable multiple document edits on the platform.

iMall Internet trgovački centar d.o.o.
iMall Internet trgovački centar d.o.o.
Senior PHP Developer
2010 - Present (15 years)
Zagreb, Croatia
  • Directed and led the web development processes and associated technologies for an online shopping mall with 200+ stores.

  • Successfully developed a multi-tenant webshop using SaaS+ common marketplace for all sellers on the platform.

  • Efficiently integrated omni and bi-directional product details, pricing, and availability services with multiple sellers/supplier ERP systems.

Verbum
Verbum
PHP Developer
2009 - 2010 (1 year)
Split, Croatia
  • Built a comprehensive eCommerce custom solution from scratch; conducting regular maintenance and development of server-side applications.

  • Regularly applied operational knowledge toward development and functional testing of applications for Verbum.

  • Assisted with debugging/development of bug fixes for Verbum's custom eCommerce solution.

Upwork
Upwork
Independent Consultant / Freelancer; PHP Developer
2008 - 2009 (1 year)
Remote
  • Regularly built and delivered high-level software application development services for diverse clients across different locations.

  • Provided regular technical consultancy for the optimization of client website, backend design and organization.

  • Efficiently managed mulitple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment for clients.

Fiktiv
Fiktiv
Junior PHP Developer
2007 - 2008 (1 year)
Zagreb, Croatia
  • Designed and built Outlet.hr following design patterns/project processes from the client's requirements, working on both the front- and backend successfully.

  • Regularly provided ideas for website improvements to help ensure a successful web presence for the application.

  • Successfully worked alongside other team members through design, QA and final approvals of the web application for Fiktiv.

Showcase

Senior Backend Developer - ERP Label
Senior Backend Developer - ERP Label
  • A multitenant application for storing thousands of heating and cooling products from SHT.

  • It simplifies the creation of efficiency label calculation for any combination of products.

  • The application is available from distributor websites for easy access.

Senior Backend Developer - CRNJA-Tours
Senior Backend Developer - CRNJA-Tours
  • A multi-agent ticket booking software application with features including fleet management, seat reservations, and sales.

  • The app supports electronic ticket checking on-premise.

  • It offers a checkout functionality for end customers with credit card payments.

Lead Backend Developer and Database Architect - i-Mall
Lead Backend Developer and Database Architect - i-Mall
  • A SaaS platform for creating 60s webshops in Croatia.

  • It features a marketplace for partners to build the first Croatian internet mall.

  • The platform boasts over 260 merchants and 50k items.

Lead Backend Developer and Database Architect - Superius
Lead Backend Developer and Database Architect - Superius
  • A SaaS platform designed for nonprofit and SME accounting automation.

  • Utilized PHP, Laravel 5.1, PostgreSQL, JWT, Queues, and Workers for client reporting.

  • Implemented crash reporting with Sentry and Continuous Deployment with CodeShip.

Education

Education
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science, EQF level 6
University of Zagreb/Sveuciliste u Zagrebu
2004 - 2012 (8 years)