Zlatan Salkic
@zlatansalkic
Tech lead and full-stack developer specializing in Laravel and Node.js.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned software developer and current Tech Lead with hands-on experience building and migrating SaaS platforms, optimizing system performance, and leading technical decisions that reduce maintenance and improve reliability.
I have delivered full-stack solutions using Laravel, Node.js, PHP, and modern frontend technologies, integrated custom payment and API systems, and automated workflows; I focus on scalable architecture, clean code, accessibility, and practical product outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Developer
Digool
Dec 2024 - Present (10 months)
Building a custom e-commerce platform with Node.js backend and HTML/CSS/JS frontend, integrating custom payment gateway and cart functionality to support an online educational platform.
PRTech Lead
Proleads
Nov 2024 - Present (11 months)
Led migration of a SaaS system from Magento to Laravel, improving system reliability and reducing maintenance effort by 80%; optimized performance via SQL indexing fixes and resolved CMS plugin conflicts while advising leadership on architecture and resource allocation.
KXProduct Developer
Kunst X
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Developed and deployed the Kunst X website and client-specific products using vanilla HTML/CSS/JavaScript and Node.js backends; designed custom text-layout and document-generation tech for clients.
Freelance Developer
EnterHappiness
Jan 2025 - Feb 2025 (1 month)
Developed a branded site using HTML, CSS, and PHP to support influencer campaigns focused on family and health, enabling content-driven engagement.
SSFreelance Developer
SRES — SocialReSocial
Jan 2025 - Feb 2025 (1 month)
Built a responsive, storytelling-focused blog using clean HTML and CSS to deliver journalist-style content and improve readability across devices.
Software Developer
Personal Project
Jan 2001 - Present (24 years 9 months)
Developed a Video Store Rental Tracking desktop application in Visual Basic with Microsoft Access as a school project, demonstrating early software development and database skills.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Tuzla
Bachelor of Economics, Economics
2009 - 2012
Completed a Bachelor of Economics at the University of Tuzla focused on economic theory and practice.
University of Tuzla
Bachelor of Economics, Economics
2006 - 2008
Attended the University of Tuzla and completed coursework toward a degree in economics between 2006 and 2008.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Bosnia and HerzegovinaAuthorized to work in
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