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Mirza Nacafov

@mirzanacafov

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Backend engineer specializing in Node.js, NestJS and TypeScript, building scalable, high-performance APIs.

Azerbaijan

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What I'm looking for

I seek backend roles focused on building scalable APIs, performance optimization, secure integrations, CI/CD-driven teams, mentorship opportunities, and continuous technical growth.

I am a Backend Engineer with 5+ years building scalable, high-performance REST APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, and NestJS, with strong experience in PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis. I focus on performance optimization, clean code, and secure integrations, having reduced response times and improved system reliability through refactoring and architectural improvements.

I have delivered backend solutions for startups and enterprises, integrated payment systems and third-party APIs, and taught backend development at DIV Academy. I thrive in CI/CD-driven, Agile environments and mentor others on best practices in security, testing, and maintainable system design.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Backend Development Instructor

Current

DIV Academy

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)

Teach backend development with Node.js and NestJS, design practical assignments and mentor students on clean code, security principles, and scalable backend system design.

Node NestJS TypeScript REST APIs Databases Clean Code Mentoring

Current

Freelance Backend Engineer

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Freelance

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years)

Designed and delivered backend web applications and scalable REST APIs for clients, refactoring legacy code to improve performance, maintainability, and security across multiple projects.

TypeScript NestJS REST APIs PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis Security Best Practices API Design

Backend Engineer

Thinking IT

Apr 2025 - Dec 2025 (8 months)

Developed and maintained secure, scalable Node.js/NestJS REST APIs and asynchronous processing, reducing development time ~20% through refactoring and workflow optimization while improving system performance and maintainability.

Node TypeScript NestJS REST APIs PostgreSQL Redis Git CI CD Performance Optimization

Backend Engineer

ReConvert LTD

Feb 2023 - Aug 2025 (2 years 6 months)

Built and optimized scalable Node.js/NestJS REST APIs, leading a major refactor that improved code readability and system performance ~25% and reduced response times for critical services ~20%.