SENIOR PHP & SYMFONY DEVELOPER / B2B CONTRACTOR

Hi, I'm Alina.
I build things
for the web.

I help engineering teams build and maintain complex web applications, reliable backend services and API integrations. Open to remote freelance B2B contracts of 3–12 months, with flexible weekly hours.

PHP / SYMFONY / BACKEND8+ YEARS IN SOFTWARE3–12 MONTH CONTRACTS · FLEXIBLE HOURS
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01 / ABOUT ME

A LITTLE ABOUT ME

Good software starts with collaboration.

I'm a software engineer with 8+ years of experience building backend and full-stack applications for enterprise e-commerce and internal platforms.

My work brings together PHP and Symfony, REST APIs, databases, messaging systems and intuitive interfaces. I enjoy joining established teams, understanding complex business requirements and delivering maintainable software.

More about my experience ↗
8+

Years of experience

APIs

Architecture & integrations

Full-stack

From backend to UI

02 / HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

FOR ENGINEERING TEAMS & TECH RECRUITERS

A reliable addition to your team.

Individual B2B contractor, not an agency. I contribute to an existing codebase and collaborate with your engineering team on real product challenges.

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3–12 month contracts

Medium-term B2B engagement, focused on delivery and continuity.

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Flexible weekly hours

Part-time or extended allocation can be discussed based on scope and availability.

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Existing PHP products

Features, APIs, integrations, troubleshooting and modernization for active products.

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Engineering collaboration

Clear communication, reviews and practical implementation within your development process.

CODE REVIEWDELIVERY
03 / WHAT I DO

WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE

Expertise your team can use.

Backend engineering support for existing teams, from feature development to long-term platform improvements.

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Backend development

Maintainable PHP and Symfony services, robust REST APIs, and clear application architecture.

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Systems & integrations

Event-driven workflows, third-party integrations, messaging and dependable background processing.

RabbitMQMicroservices
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Data & search

Working with relational and document databases, caching, and search to support complex products.

PostgreSQLMongoDBRedis
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Full-stack experiences

Responsive interfaces and end-to-end features that balance engineering quality with ease of use.

JavaScriptHTML & CSS
TOOLS I WORK WITH
SymfonyDoctrineAPI PlatformMySQLElasticsearchDockerLinuxGitNext.js
04 / SELECTED WORK

A FEW THINGS I'VE HELPED BUILD

From ideas to impact.

Selected work completed as an employee or member of engineering teams — not freelance client engagements.

MARKETPLACE
API
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Marketplace integrations

REST APIs, seller integrations, asynchronous catalog workflows and AI-assisted product image processing at ALTEX.

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Enterprise retail platforms

Commerce features, product search, background jobs and logistics integrations for retail platforms including Leroy Merlin and LIDL.

05 / EXPERIENCE

THE JOURNEY SO FAR

Where I've built.

A brief look at the teams, products and technologies that shaped my work.

2022 — PRESENT

Full-Stack / Backend Developer

ALTEX Romania

Enterprise marketplace APIs, integrations, message-driven workflows and AI-assisted catalog automation.

2018 — 2022

Full Stack Developer

B Programmer · Leroy Merlin & LIDL

E-commerce platforms, product search, microservices, user journeys and shipping and payment integrations.

2017 — 2018

Full Stack Developer

Gameloft

End-to-end development of the WhatGames internal platform, from architecture and APIs to admin interfaces.

2015 — 2016

Web Developer

Senior Programming

Responsive websites, digital campaigns and cross-browser front-end implementation.

06 / B2B CONTRACT ENQUIRIES

REMOTE B2B COLLABORATION

Need a PHP/Symfony contractor?

I’m interested in remote B2B contracts lasting 3–12 months, with flexible hours depending on your team’s needs. Tell me about the stack, scope and expected start date.

otelea.alina.alexandra@gmail.com
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