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RESTful API Engineer
Python (FastAPI) | PHP (Laravel)

Microservices, Cloud Integrations, DevOps

Backend Developer with 20+ years of experience across the full technology stack – from API architecture to mobile apps and UI/UX design. Specialized in building secure, high-performance RESTful APIs using Python (FastAPI) and PHP (Laravel), with expertise in microservices, Docker, and cloud integrations. Strong background in both Android/iOS development and frontend technologies (Vue.js, Node.js). Committed to delivering scalable, well-tested solutions that bridge technical excellence with real-world business needs.

Key Skills

Specialized in backend architecture, API development, and cloud technologies

22+
Years Experience
10+
Years Backend API
5+
Years Frontend
2+
Years Mobile

API Development

FastAPI Laravel Lumen RESTful API Design Swagger / OpenAPI Microservices

Authentication & Security

JWT OAuth2 Passport RBAC Token Authentication

Backend Engineering

Python PHP PostgreSQL MySQL Redis Celery SQLAlchemy Eloquent ORM

DevOps & Deployment

Docker Docker Compose CI/CD Pipelines Linux Administration

Cloud & Integrations

Firebase FCM Firestore Google APIs Twilio FastSpring AWS

Frontend & Mobile

Vue.js 3 Android Node.js Java Kotlin Retrofit2 iOS

Testing & Quality

pytest PHPUnit Unit Testing Integration Testing TDD Code Review

Tools & Methodologies

Git Agile / Scrum API-First Development Performance Optimization

Professional Experience

22 years of development expertise across multiple technologies

Administrator / Automation Developer

A.P. Moller - Maersk June 2024 - Present • Derby, UK

Building automation tools improving efficiency in logistics operations. Creating FastAPI-based solutions for production environments, developing Python scripts for data processing and workflow automation. Solving IT integration challenges in enterprise environment.

Python FastAPI Automation IT Integration Problem Solving

Senior Backend API Developer (Python FastAPI)

Contract Project 2023 - 2025 • Derby, UK (Hybrid)

Developed production-ready FastAPI backend with enterprise-grade authentication (JWT, OAuth2, RBAC). Built asynchronous notification system using Celery + Redis, sending automated task reminders. Designed Docker Compose-based infrastructure for seamless deployment. Delivered multi-language (PL/EN) API with Swagger documentation and 85%+ pytest coverage.

FastAPI Python Celery Redis Docker PostgreSQL JWT OAuth2 SQLAlchemy pytest

Android Developer

FastWebsite August 2023 - May 2025 • Derby, UK (Hybrid)

Creating and developing mobile applications for the Android platform. Implementing application features in Java, ensuring smooth user interactions. Managing application performance, memory, and device resources. Integration with services: Firebase, RESTful API, Google Services.

Android Java Kotlin Retrofit2 Firebase Google APIs

Full Stack Developer (Laravel 10 & Vue.js 3)

FastWebsite August 2022 - August 2023 • Derby, UK (Remote)

Designing RESTful API interfaces using Laravel 10. Creating dynamic user interfaces using Vue.js 3.

PHP Laravel 10 Vue.js 3 Docker Firebase MySQL Git Scrum SaaS NPM Bootstrap

Senior RESTful API Developer (Laravel 10)

FastWebsite August 2021 - August 2022 • Derby, UK (On-site)

Designing, developing, and maintaining REST architecture-based API interfaces. Creating efficient and scalable backend systems using Laravel. Implementing authentication features, RESTful routing management, and data validation.

PHP Laravel 10 MySQL Performance Testing Functional Testing Git Scrum SaaS

Administrator

Ted Baker London GXO August 2021 - June 2024 • Derby, UK (On-site)

IT administration and technical support in warehouse logistics environment. Problem solving, troubleshooting, and HTTP-based system management.

Computer Science Problem Solving HTTP Troubleshooting

PHP Developer - RESTful API

OmegaCam March 2020 - June 2021 • Wrocław, Poland (Remote)

Developing RESTful architecture-based APIs (PHP) for mobile CCTV monitoring system applications. Integration with Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Integration with Firebase (push notifications) and FastSpring.com (payments - US market). Developing frontend panel for user and order management. Designing graphics and creating 2D animations.

PHP RESTful API Firebase FastSpring MySQL jQuery Bootstrap HTML CSS SaaS

PHP Web Developer

Orange Taurus January 2019 - March 2020 • Poland (On-site)

Developing a website creation system (CMS). Expanding the company's internal CRM system.

PHP jQuery Bootstrap RWD SPA XML MySQL HTML CSS Scrum

Offset Printer / Graphic Designer

OT June 2017 - January 2019 • Poland

Graphic design: advertising leaflets, business cards, catalogs, banners. Preparing projects for printing (DTP). Operating Heidelberg Quickmaster QM 46-4 di offset printing machine.

Adobe Illustrator Photoshop DTP Offset Printing Digital Printing

PHP Web Developer

Orange Taurus October 2014 - May 2017 • Poland (On-site)

Modifying and creating new backend features using PHP. Managing MySQL database. Developing internal REST API system for the company.

PHP MySQL RESTful API HTML CSS Database Queries

PHP Web Developer / Freelancer

Career Beginnings January 2003 - November 2014 • Poland (Hybrid)

Creating websites and e-commerce stores. Designing advertising materials for print and websites.

PHP MySQL HTML CSS JavaScript jQuery

Learning Paths

My journey through technologies and certifications

PHP & Laravel
Backend API Development
PHP 7 Basics
Udemy
APIs in PHP
Udemy
Laravel Basics
Udemy
Lumen APIs
Udemy
Laravel Passport
Udemy
PHPUnit Testing
Udemy
Fullstack L + Vue
Udemy
Python & FastAPI
Modern API & Machine Learning
2025
FastAPI Complete
Udemy • 2025
2025
Machine Learning
Udemy • 2025
Frontend & Node.js
UI Development & Server-side JS
CSS3 Advanced
Udemy
Vue.js Complete
strefakursów.pl
Node.js Basics
Udemy
Mobile Development
Android & API Integration
Android Dev
Udemy
Retrofit2 API
Udemy
15+
Courses Completed
4
Technology Paths
2025
Latest Certifications

Get in Touch

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