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Jelena Nikolic

@jelenanikolic

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Backend developer specializing in PHP, Laravel, and scalable systems.

Serbia

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for backend roles where I can build scalable systems with PHP/Laravel, work on performance and reliability, contribute to architecture, and grow in cloud and automation responsibilities.

I'm a backend developer with hands-on experience building scalable web applications using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL. I focus on clean architecture, performance optimization, and robust RESTful API design.

I've contributed to e-learning and e-commerce platforms, including developing a custom ecommerce platform handling over 150,000 products and working on collaborative Laravel projects. I emphasize maintainable code, code reviews, and performance tuning.

I also have experience with infrastructure and automation: leveraging AWS services (S3, RDS, SNS, SES), Redis caching, Docker, and designing RPA workflows with UIPath to streamline repetitive tasks. I deploy and debug production solutions and participate in agile processes.

I'm passionate about continuous improvement, system reliability, and delivering scalable backend features that support user-focused products and operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Backend Developer

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ITskola.net

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Contributing to a scalable e-learning platform using Laravel and PHP, building RESTful APIs and optimizing MySQL queries and Redis caching to improve performance and reliability.

Laravel MySQL Redis RESTful APIs AWS Performance Tuning Git

Backend & RPA Developer

Botic Digital

Sep 2022 - Aug 2023 (11 months)

Developed and maintained Laravel-based web applications and implemented UIPath RPA workflows to automate repetitive tasks, improving operational efficiency for client projects.