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Iva Vlašić

@ivavlasic

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Backend developer specializing in Go and cloud-native systems with Docker/Kubernetes and scalable APIs.

Croatia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a backend role where I can build cloud-native APIs and microservices with Go, Docker/Kubernetes, and strong data architecture—integrating payments and third-party systems while improving reliability and performance.

I’m a backend developer with 15+ years of experience building and migrating production systems, integrating payments/invoices, and developing API-driven services. I’ve led infrastructure setup and service development across multiple platforms, including Go and PHP.

In recent work, I set up Docker and Kubernetes for Google Cloud GKE, migrated databases from MySQL/MariaDB to PostgreSQL, and built/maintained middlewares and services. I also integrate syndication tools and third-party APIs to support reliable backend operations.

Earlier, I worked on media and food-recipes platforms using Nest.js and Go, developing backend caching, database migrations, and import/export systems. I’ve also contributed to iOS/OSX, OCR and image recognition tools, and AR software development for mobile—bringing a strong engineering mindset from core backend to user-facing experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Backend Developer

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Volunteering Platform

Nov 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Set up Docker and Kubernetes services for Google Cloud GKE, built Go infrastructure, and migrated databases from MySQL/MariaDB to PostgreSQL. Integrated payments/invoices and third-party syndication tools via backend middlewares and APIs.

Docker Kubernetes Google Cloud PostgreSQL Go Payments Integration API Integration Middleware Development Third Party Integrations

Backend Developer

Media Corporation

Feb 2017 - Nov 2021 (4 years 9 months)

Developed and maintained backend services using Nest.js, Go, and PHP, integrating syndication tools and teletext systems. Migrated and optimized database layers across MySQL/MariaDB/PostgreSQL and multiple frameworks, while building API middleware components.

Nest Go PHP MySQL MariaDB PostgreSQL Middleware Syndication Integrations Teletext Systems Database Migration

Backend Developer (Projects)

Various Projects

Jan 2009 - Feb 2017 (8 years 1 month)

Built backend architecture and microservices for embedded/device software and integrated ERP solutions across CRM/CMS tools. Developed custom frameworks and pipelines using Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD, including OCR/image recognition and AR mobile applications.

Microservices Docker Kubernetes CI CD Vagrant ERP Integration Image Recognition Embedded Software