Joshua Wilfinger
@joshuajason
Aspiring junior backend developer focused on PHP 8+ and Laravel, building clean, reliable REST APIs.
What I'm looking for
I’m an aspiring junior backend developer with a strong passion for PHP-based backend development, clean architecture, and structured problem-solving. I recently completed a Full Stack Web Developer course at WIFI Austria with a backend focus on backend logic, Laravel, SQL databases, authentication, validation, and modern development tools.
I bring reliability, analytical thinking, and a strong learning mindset to a remote-friendly team. My goal is to build dependable backend systems with clear structure—especially where RESTful routing, middleware, and well-validated data matter.
In my projects, I built a fully functional Book Library Laravel application with user accounts, book management, author relationships, favorites, reviews, and authentication. I implemented RESTful routes and resource controllers, used Eloquent relational models (books ↔ authors ↔ reviews), and added Laravel validation, authentication & middleware, along with database migrations/seeders and file handling with dynamic Blade components.
Before development, I worked as an Office Clerk in a municipal district office, where I managed structured administrative data, handled confidential information, and focused on compliance. That experience strengthened my accuracy, structured workflow thinking, and reliability—skills I now apply to building clean, maintainable code and shipping confidently.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Office Clerk
Municipal District Office
Aug 2015 - May 2024 (8 years 9 months)
Managed structured administrative records and documentation for a municipal district office, handling confidential information and compliance processes with high accuracy. Strengthened disciplined, reliable workflow thinking for day-to-day administrative operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WIFI Austria
Full Stack Web Developer Course (Backend Focus), Backend Web Development (PHP/Laravel)
Activities and societies: Topics included Laravel, SQL, REST APIs, authentication/authorization, validation (Laravel + GUMP), middleware, sessions, migrations & seeders, and Eloquent ORM.
Completed a Full Stack Web Developer course with a backend focus, covering Laravel, SQL databases, and backend logic. Built skills in authentication, authorization, validation, and modern development tooling.
Vocational School (Office Administration)
Vocational School Education (Office Administration), Office Administration
2015 - 2017
Studied Office Administration at a vocational school in Vienna.
Tourism High School
High School Education (Tourism), Tourism
2012 - 2015
Attended Tourism High School in Vienna.
Middle School
Middle School Education, General Education
2008 - 2012
Completed middle school education in Vienna.
Elementary School
Elementary School Education, General Education
2004 - 2008
Completed elementary school education in Vienna.
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