Ashot Hovhannisyan
@ashothovhannisyan
Senior backend web developer specializing in PHP, Node.js and scalable multi-tenant platforms.
ArmeniaWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior backend web developer with 9+ years building scalable, secure web and API-driven platforms using PHP (Laravel, CodeIgniter), Node.js, and modern frontend frameworks. I have designed real-time systems (WebSocket), delivered multi-tenant architectures with RBAC and secure data separation, and led teams as a mentor and technical lead.
My work includes building an iGaming Crash game with provably fair algorithms, integrating payment and analytics APIs, creating custom WordPress/Shopify themes and plugins, and developing microservice-oriented REST APIs. I prioritize clean, maintainable code, security, and performance while guiding junior engineers and driving project delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Web Developer
Freelance
Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Develop and deliver custom WordPress themes, plugins, and REST API integrations; build secure, maintainable backend features and integrate third-party services for multiple clients since December 2023.
PHP Backend Developer
SoftConstruct
Apr 2023 - Dec 2023 (8 months)
Integrated third-party payment and analytics APIs and contributed to multi-tenant platform features to improve platform capabilities during an engagement from April 2023 to December 2023.
Full Stack Team Lead
First Outsourcing
Mar 2022 - Dec 2022 (9 months)
Led a cross-functional team delivering web applications and oversaw backend development with WordPress, driving project delivery and mentoring developers from March 2022 to December 2022.
CMS Team Lead
ITHire
May 2021 - Mar 2022 (10 months)
Managed CMS projects across WordPress, Shopify, and Joomla, trained junior developers, and conducted code reviews to maintain quality from May 2021 to March 2022.
Web Designer and Developer
ITHire
Dec 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 5 months)
Designed and developed web solutions and backend features using WordPress and Joomla, contributing to projects from December 2018 to May 2021.
Web Designer and Developer
G Design Group
Oct 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 1 month)
Developed backend features and web designs using WordPress and Joomla across client projects from October 2017 to November 2018.
Web Developer
Esterox LLC
Oct 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year)
Built backend features using Laravel and CodeIgniter and contributed to web application development from October 2016 to October 2017.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
State Engineering University of Armenia (SEUA)
Master's Degree, Software Engineering
2012 - 2014
Completed a Master's Degree in Software Engineering with coursework and projects focused on software development and engineering practices.
State Engineering University of Armenia (SEUA)
Bachelor's Degree, Software Engineering
2006 - 2012
Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering with foundational studies in programming, algorithms, and systems design.
Vahan Tekeyan Secondary School
Secondary School Diploma, Secondary Education
1996 - 2006
Completed secondary education with general curriculum preparing for higher education.
Availability
Location
ArmeniaAuthorized to work in
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