Eluert Mukja

Eluert Mukja

Senior Full Stack Developer

London, United Kingdom

ABOUT ME

Senior Full Stack Developer with 9+ years of experience delivering scalable, high-quality web applications, primarily using Laravel, PHP, and MySQL. I specialize in backend architecture, complex APIs, and modern frontend development with Vue 3, Inertia.js, and React. While my core expertise lies in the Laravel ecosystem, I'm also proficient with Node.js and Express.js. I bring hands-on experience with Elasticsearch, AWS, Oracle Cloud, and Hetzner infrastructure, along with solid DevOps skills to ensure smooth deployment and scalability. Passionate about clean code, performance, and building software that drives real value.

EXPERIENCE

Talentic Ltd

Lead Software Engineer | Apr 2023 – Mar 2025

Lead developer of a scalable AI-driven recruitment platform handling massive real-time datasets.

  • Led a team of 4 engineers building high-scale infrastructure to process and manage 150M+ records.
  • Architected backend systems using Laravel, MySQL, and Elasticsearch for real-time and batch processing.
  • Developed full-stack features using Vue 3, Inertia.js, and Tailwind CSS with a focus on performance and usability.
  • Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code workflows using AWS and Hetzner.
  • Managed DevOps tasks, cloud cost optimization, and production monitoring for critical services.
  • Collaborated with product managers and designers to align technical delivery with business goals.

Prolancer

Senior Software Engineer | Jun 2018 – Mar 2023

Senior engineer on a freelancer marketplace platform supporting complex payments and user workflows.

  • Owned and scaled the entire payments and payouts system using Stripe, PayPal, and Worldpay — processing six-figure monthly transaction volumes.
  • Built modular Laravel services with custom fund distribution and multi-party payout logic.
  • Implemented Elasticsearch for advanced search, analytics, and reporting features.
  • Developed dynamic dashboards and internal tooling using Vue.js and Livewire.
  • Collaborated with operations and compliance teams to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial workflows.
  • Led technical decisions and code reviews across multiple cross-functional projects.

COINS (Construction Industry Solutions Ltd)

Software Developer | Feb 2017 – Apr 2018

Developer on ERP software products used in the construction industry.

  • Contributed to core backend features for large-scale supply chain and finance modules.
  • Resolved performance bottlenecks and technical issues in production-critical systems.
  • Participated in refactoring legacy codebases to modernize internal architecture.
  • Communicated regularly with product and QA teams to ensure timely and stable feature delivery.

Exnet Hellas

Junior Software Developer (Internship) | May 2015 – Dec 2016

Full-stack developer building websites and custom CMS platforms for small businesses.

  • Built responsive static and dynamic websites using PHP, HTML/CSS, and WordPress.
  • Developed and customized e-commerce features and CMS functionality for clients.
  • Maintained clean, reusable frontend templates and optimized for SEO and performance.
  • Gained real-world experience delivering web solutions in a client-facing role.

EDUCATION

IEK AKMI

2014 – 2016 | Vocational training diploma (IEK) in Computer Science

2 EPAL KATERINIS

2011 – 2014 | Vocational upper secondary school (EPAL) in Computer Science

LANGUAGES

English
Professional Working
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Albanian
Native or Bilingual

SKILLS

Backend & Languages

PHP, Laravel, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, Node.js, Express.js, API Development, REST APIs, Database Migration, Internationalization

Frontend & UI

JavaScript, Vue.js, React, Inertia.js, Livewire, Tailwind CSS, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Bootstrap

Architecture & Leadership

System Architecture, Team Leadership, Code Reviews, Performance Optimization, Database Design, Technical Mentoring

Testing & Quality

PHPUnit, Pest PHP, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, PHPStan, Rector PHP, Code Quality

DevOps & Cloud

AWS, Hetzner, Oracle Cloud, CI/CD, Docker, Infrastructure as Code, Monitoring, Laravel Forge, Git, AWS S3, Queue Systems, Logging & Analytics, Backup & Recovery

APIs & Integration

Third-party APIs, Webhooks, API Authentication, Data Synchronization, Microservices, Event-driven Architecture, API Documentation, Mobile API Design, Real-time Features, Email Systems

Security & Performance

Security Best Practices, PCI Compliance, Data Protection, Performance Tuning, Caching Strategies, Load Optimization

Development Tools & Frameworks

Stripe, PayPal, Worldpay, Laravel Nova, Filament, Laravel Telescope, Laravel Horizon, Postman, Composer, NPM, Vite, Webpack