Backend Developer (PHP/Laravel)

На данный момент Senior Software Engineer.

Мои компетенции и опыт

Ethan Lim

Singapore | нужен доступ к резюме | нужен доступ к резюме | нужен доступ к резюме

Summary

Senior software engineer with 10 years of experience delivering scalable, high-performance applications using PHP and Laravel. Proven expertise in REST API development, MySQL optimization, Redis queues, and background task processing. Skilled in Filament Admin, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Supervisor, ensuring reliable deployments and operational efficiency. Experienced in complex business logic, caching strategies, and DevOps practices for high-load systems. Adept at mentoring teams, optimizing workflows, and delivering measurable results in remote environments.

Experience

Rescode | Senior Software Engineer May 2022 ~ Present

Led backend development with Laravel for multiple high-load systems, improving response time by 40%.

• Designed and implemented REST APIs, optimizing queries to handle 1M+ concurrent users.
• Integrated Redis queues and background jobs with Horizon, reducing task processing time by 35%.
• Built Filament Admin panels for administrative workflows, increasing team efficiency by 30%.
• Developed CI/CD pipelines with Docker and Supervisor, accelerating deployments by 50%.
• Applied OOP, SOLID principles, and MVC patterns to maintain scalable, testable code.
• Conducted unit testing and code reviews, improving system reliability and maintainability.
• Optimized MySQL 8 database structure and queries, reducing latency by 25%.
• Integrated external services via APIs, expanding platform functionality.
• Implemented caching strategies for high-load endpoints, improving throughput by 20%.
• Coordinated remote engineering teams on feature rollouts and maintenance cycles.
• Mentored junior engineers on Laravel best practices and CI/CD workflows.
• Monitored background job performance and error logs, reducing MTTR by 40%.
• Collaborated with product managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Documented backend architecture, API endpoints, and operational procedures.
• Led migration of legacy codebases to Laravel 12, enhancing maintainability and security.
• Applied performance profiling and debugging to minimize downtime.
• Managed version control and release cycles using Git and automated pipelines.

Doodle Labs | Senior Full Stack Engineer Apr 2019 ~ Apr 2022

• Developed backend services using Laravel and PHP, supporting 500k+ users.
• Implemented REST APIs and optimized MySQL queries, reducing response latency by 30%.
• Managed queues and background tasks with Redis, Horizon, and broadcasting.
• Built CI/CD pipelines using Docker and Supervisor for automated deployments.
• Conducted unit testing, improving code coverage by 35%.
• Integrated third-party APIs to extend platform capabilities.
• Applied OOP and SOLID principles to maintain scalable code architecture.
• Designed and maintained database schemas, indexes, and migrations for optimal performance.
• Led code reviews and enforced coding standards across the team.
• Implemented caching strategies to improve system throughput and reduce load.
• Collaborated with product and design teams to deliver reliable features.
• Monitored production systems and resolved critical issues within SLA.
• Documented workflows, APIs, and backend processes for internal reference.
• Mentored junior developers and facilitated knowledge transfer sessions.
• Improved system observability and logging for better operational insights

Wise | Full Stack Engineer May 2015 ~ Feb 2019

• Developed scalable backend services with PHP and Laravel for high-traffic platforms.
• Built and optimized REST APIs with MySQL integration for complex business logic.
• Applied unit testing to ensure high code reliability and maintainability.
• Integrated external services and APIs to enhance platform functionality.
• Managed background tasks and queues for asynchronous processing.
• Implemented caching strategies to improve performance and reduce latency.
• Participated in CI/CD pipeline setup and deployment automation.
• Conducted code reviews and enforced SOLID and MVC best practices.
• Maintained version control using Git for collaborative development.
• Monitored production systems and optimized database queries.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define feature requirements.
• Mentored junior engineers on backend architecture and Laravel development.
• Documented system architecture, endpoints, and operational procedures.

Education

National University of Singapore Aug 2009 ~ Jul 2013

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Skills

Programming Languages & Frameworks: PHP, Laravel нужен доступ к резюме , OOP, MVC, SOLID, Git, Composer
Backend / API Development: REST API Design, Queues, Redis, Horizon, Broadcasting, Filament Admin, FormRequest Validation, Custom Rules
Databases / Data Engineering: MySQL 8, Migrations, Index Optimization, Relationships, Query Optimization, Performance Tuning
DevOps / Infrastructure / CI-CD: Docker, Supervisor, Caddy, CI/CD Pipelines, Deployment Automation, Monitoring
Testing / QA / Automation: Unit Testing, Testable & Scalable Code, Code Reviews
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Cloud Integration
Collaboration / Agile / Product Tools: Remote Team Collaboration, Agile Methodologies, Technical Documentation, Mentoring