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@jduser1
Senior backend developer specializing in PHP, cloud migrations, and microservices.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior developer with deep experience designing, evolving and maintaining backend systems, particularly in PHP and Symfony, and a strong focus on cloud migrations and CI/CD improvements.
Across roles at Vorwerk, Cloud District and Open Knowledge Network, I have led monolith-to-microservices migrations, improved deployment pipelines (GitLab, AWS, Azure, Terraform) and supported QA and operations to drive automation and reliability.
I have managed remote technical teams, owned ISO-27001 responsibilities, and built internal tooling using PHP/Laravel, while progressively adopting Go and Python for microservices.
I value Kaizen and agile methodologies, follow SOLID and TDD practices, and bring hands-on expertise with databases, Linux administration and a broad practical knowledge of cloud platforms and DevOps workflows.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Developer
Vorwerk
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Led evolution and maintenance of a PHP (Symfony) product, improved CI/CD with AWS and GitLab pipelines, and initiated decomposition of a PHP monolith into Go/Python microservices while migrating infrastructure to Azure with Terraform.
Senior Developer
Cloud District
Jun 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 6 months)
Developed and maintained customized solutions using Symfony 4.3 and Node (TypeScript), and supported implementation of CI/CD workflows to improve delivery processes.
IT Support Manager
Open Knowledge Network
Jul 2017 - Jun 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Managed a remote N2 technical support team and ISO-27001 responsibilities, designed and developed internal tools in PHP/Laravel on Azure, and migrated monolithic code toward microservices architecture.
IT Operations Developer
Open Knowledge Network
Sep 2011 - Jul 2017 (5 years 10 months)
Coordinated operational maintenance and evolution of IT infrastructure, migrated a PHP 5.6 monolithic application to a distributed Azure environment with PHP 7.2 and Percona Server 5.7, and improved processes using Agile methodologies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Unknown Institution (Senior Technician in Information Systems Management)
Senior Technician in Information Systems Management, Information Systems Management
Completed a Senior Technician qualification in Information Systems Management, awarded in June 2006.
Unknown Institution (High Studies Diploma in Technological Science)
High Studies Diploma in Technological Science, Technological Science
Awarded a High Studies Diploma in Technological Science in June 2004.
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