Ajay Makwana
Full Stack Developer
11+ years exp
20+ projects
SQL
PHP
JavaScript
TypeScript
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Senior Software Engineer with 11+ years of professional experience building PHP web applications and full-stack platforms. Specialized in Laravel and Symfony, REST API development, and database-driven performance optimization with MySQL/PostgreSQL and search using Elasticsearch. Has worked remotely with UK, Europe, and US clients, using modern dev workflows including Docker and CI/CD.
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4
SQL
PHP
JavaScript
TypeScript
DevOps
7
AWS
Git
Rest API
Linux
Heroku
Docker
CI/CD
Databases
4
MySQL
PostgreSQL
ElasticSearch
Redis
Frontend
4
React.js
Vue.js
Next.js
JQuery
AI/ML
3
ChatGPT
Claude
Cursor
Other
8
Figma
GitLab
Canva
PWA
GitHub
Datadog
Bitbucket
RabbitMQ
Timeline
Full Stack Engineer
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Middle
JoVE
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Full-Time
Developed and optimized PHP 8 and Symfony features for a global scientific platform. Worked on large PostgreSQL schemas on AWS RDS, including migrations, data updates, and query optimization. Built backend services and REST APIs integrated with React and Next.js frontends, applying unit testing and TDD practices where applicable. Collaborated with product, QA, and DevOps teams to triage and resolve production issues.
PHP
Symfony
PostgreSQL
AWS
Docker
CI/CD
GitLab
Jira
React.js
Next.js
Rest API
Senior Software Engineer
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Senior
Founder & Lightning
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Full-Time
Architected and developed PHP 8 and Laravel backend applications with REST APIs and admin panels. Implemented Docker-based development and CI/CD workflows with Heroku and scaled asynchronous processing using RabbitMQ and SupervisorD. Used Redis for caching and Elasticsearch for full-text search and performance at scale. Applied TDD, investigated performance bottlenecks with monitoring tooling, and supported production operations in an Agile environment.
PHP
Laravel
PostgreSQL
Docker
CI/CD
Heroku
PWA
Redis
ElasticSearch
Rest API
Senior Software Engineer
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Senior
Aisle 3 Ltd.
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Full-Time
Built and maintained Laravel and PHP applications with React, MySQL, and Elasticsearch for an e-commerce platform. Delivered product and search features while optimizing database queries and search performance. Implemented browser-based functionality including PWA features and browser extensions. Worked in a distributed team using Git-based workflows for reviews, merges, and conflict resolution.
PHP
Laravel
React.js
MySQL
ElasticSearch
PWA
Senior Application Developer
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Senior
Noovosoft Technologies
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Full-Time
Designed and delivered service-based web platforms using PHP, Laravel, Vue, and React. Built and maintained REST APIs consumed by web and mobile clients. Improved performance by optimizing MySQL queries and application workflows for large datasets. Coordinated requirements and production support with international stakeholders across European time zones.
PHP
Laravel
Vue.js
React.js
MySQL
Rest API
Web Developer
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Middle
Bitlogic Infoway Pvt. Ltd.
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Full-Time
Developed PHP applications and web APIs using Yii, Lumen, Laravel, and MySQL. Performed SQL query optimization and contributed to SDK development. Worked on database-driven web applications including Sphinx-based search. Delivered backend and integration functionality to support application requirements.
PHP
Yii
Laravel
MySQL
SQL
Rest API
Web Developer
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Middle
NCrypted Technologies
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Full-Time
Developed and modified product websites using Core PHP, MySQL, jQuery, and related frontend technologies. Customized existing pages and features based on business requirements and implemented backend/frontend changes. Supported delivery of integrated functionality for product updates and ongoing maintenance.
PHP
MySQL
JQuery