About
Senior Backend Engineer
Backend Engineer focused on scalable PHP/Laravel applications and REST APIs. Proficient in Cloud & DevOps (AWS, Docker, Terraform), CI/CD, and database design. Experienced in robust implementation of productive systems and performance optimization.
Work language: English (B2); German (A2).
- Birthday: 16 August 1991
- Website: m-afshar.de
- Phone: +49-15565925441
- Country: Germany
- Age: 34
- Degree: Bachelor's Degree - Data Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Email: contact[a]m-afshar.de
Skills
Here are some of the key technologies and tools I work with:
Backend & Web Development
- PHP 8.x, Laravel 12
- RESTful APIs
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Design Patterns (Repository, Service, DTO)
- JavaScript, Livewire, Bootstrap
Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure
- Docker
- AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway)
- Terraform, Github Action, CI/CD Pipeline
- Cloudflare, Linux, Serverless Architectures
Databases & Caching
- MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Redis, DynamoDB
Testing & Tools
- Git, GitHub
- PHPUnit, Jira
Projects
Here are some of my recent projects:
Serverless REST API Architecture
Demo Repository
- Built production-ready serverless API: AWS Lambda + API Gateway + DynamoDB
- Result: Zero server management, 70% infrastructure cost reduction, auto-scaling to 10K requests/minute
Laravel Cloud Deployment
Demo Repository
- Deployed containerized Laravel on AWS EC2 with RDS and automated backups
- Included: Docker Compose setup, environment configs, CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions
intconnect.ro, Corporate Website
11.2025 – Present | GitHub
- Full-Stack Development with Laravel 12, PHP 8.2+, Livewire and Filament
- Media management with Spatie Media Library
- Docker-based development and production environment
- Infrastructure as Code with Terraform (Hetzner, Cloudflare)
- Automated Deployments via GitHub Actions (CI/CD)
Experience
Professional Experience
Senior Backend Engineer (PHP / Laravel)
06.2024 – 12.2025
Welink SRL, Bucharest, Romania (Remote for Latest Thinking GmbH, Hamburg, Germany)
- Development of Laravel RESTful APIs with repository pattern and direct AWS S3 uploads → reduced server load by 40%.
- Conception and implementation of Identity and Access Management solutions with OTP-based, passwordless authentication and OAuth (Google, ORCID).
- Containerization of applications with Docker, Terraform and CI/CD → error-free environments and deployments in approx. 15 minutes.
Senior Backend Engineer (PHP / Laravel)
08.2023 – 08.2024
Rorex SRL, Bucharest, Romania
- Development of an HR system (Laravel / Livewire) for processing over 10,000 employee records → 90% less manual effort.
- Optimization of database queries and implementation of caching → reduction of loading times by 30% (from 3 sec. to < 1 sec.).
- Integration of an Attendance API and setup of an automated CI/CD pipeline → saving approx. 2 hours of daily HR working time.
Team Lead / Backend Engineer
01.2020 – 08.2023
ArioWeb
- Technical leadership of a small development team and coordination of tasks and delivery dates
- Development and maintenance of customer projects with Laravel and WordPress
- Execution of code reviews, bug fixing and performance optimization
- Direct customer coordination: requirements analysis and technical implementation
- Version control and teamwork with Git
Education
Bachelor
2011 - 2015
Engineering in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
University of Applied Sciences
Recognized in Germany (ZAB)
Certifications
PHP Developer
Technical and Vocational Training Organization
C# (Windows Application) Programmer
Technical and Vocational Training Organization
Windows Server
Technical and Vocational Training Organization
Contact
Feel free to reach out to me for any inquiries or collaboration opportunities. I look forward to hearing from you.
Address
Germany
Call Us
+49-15565925441
Email Us
mdd.afshar@gmail.com