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Tsanko Marinov

@tsankomarinov

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Software Engineer specializing in PHP/Laravel backend systems and automation.

Bulgaria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can build and modernize PHP/Laravel backend services, automate deployments with Docker/Linux, and collaborate with strong engineering teams to deliver reliable products—ideally with room to keep learning and improving development workflows.

I build reliable backend platforms and modernize legacy code with PHP and Laravel, turning complex requirements into clean services, endpoints, and APIs. I also integrate and rewrite new services—spanning invoicing solutions and multi-system interoperability—so products work seamlessly across mobile apps and websites.

I’m hands-on with deployment and infrastructure automation, improving Docker containerization with shell-script driven pipelines and configuration options. I apply practical Linux software deployment skills and scripting (Python and Bash) to reduce repetitive work, streamline delivery, and keep systems efficient.

Across diverse projects—from real-time streaming ad replacement and media monitoring to data scraping and SEO-focused content tools—I collaborate with cross-functional teams and QA to deliver bug-free software. I’m motivated by learning emerging tech, solving tough engineering challenges proactively, and keeping quality high through strong engineering discipline.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Software Engineer

Racefacer

Mar 2024 - May 2026 (2 years 2 months)

Leveraged Laravel to refactor legacy code and build backend services, endpoints, and APIs supporting a social mobile app and its website. Improved Docker-based deployment using shell scripts and developed infrastructure automation with Linux scripting.

PHP Laravel REST APIs APIs Docker Shell Scripting Linux Service Development

Software Engineer

Circles

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Contributed to architecting and implementing scalable backend solutions and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver requirements. Refactored legacy code, used Docker for streamlined deployment, managed tasks in Jira, and supported QA through testing and bug resolution.

PHP Docker Jira Linux Python 3 Bash Scripting Refactoring

Software Engineer

H-Tech Ltd

Jan 2017 - Jan 2022 (5 years)

Built backend and front-end services for real-time ad replacement, video annotation interfaces, and metadata/program guide aggregation. Implemented monitoring and deployment components including Node.js long-polling, Raspberry Pi integrations, and SQLite-based log processing.

JavaScript Node Web Scraping Long Polling Raspberry Pi SQLite Real Time Systems

Software Engineer

Voksnet Ltd

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Developed a JavaScript mobile application for high school students with interactive animations and educational tasks. Designed for optimal rendering across multiple platforms and devices.

JavaScript Mobile App Development Animation

Software Engineer

Freelance

Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)

Built a PHP/MySQL/JavaScript e-commerce web application including a cart and an admin portal. Developed a PHP/MySQL/JavaScript mailing application to discard invalid and rejected emails.

PHP MySQL JavaScript E commerce Development Mailing Systems

Web Developer

CredoWeb

Jan 2009 - Jan 2014 (5 years)

Built a PHP/MySQL/JavaScript health news site with an admin portal. Implemented SEO including dynamic XML sitemaps, keyword management via Google Webmaster Tools (Google Search Console), and off-site SEO practices.

PHP MySQL JavaScript SEO Sitemaps Google Search Console

Web Developer, IT Support

Freelancer

Jan 2006 - Jan 2009 (3 years)

Developed multiple PHP/MySQL/JavaScript sites and provided software/hardware maintenance and system administration support. Supported IT infrastructure through troubleshooting and upkeep tasks.

PHP MySQL JavaScript IT Support System Administration Software Maintenance Hardware Maintenance