Stegaru Marius

Backend Developer
Bucharest, RO.

About

Highly results-oriented Backend Web Developer with over 5 years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance applications. Adept at leveraging technical expertise and continuous learning to drive project success and deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Work

eMAG
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PHP Developer & Scrum Master

Summary

Spearheaded backend development and Scrum Master responsibilities for eMAG, a leading e-commerce platform, focusing on critical internal applications and optimizing order processing workflows.

Highlights

Developed and maintained high-performance, secure Symfony applications, ensuring robust functionality and scalability.

Optimized NoSQL and MySQL database performance, enhancing data storage and retrieval efficiency for a seamless user experience.

Engineered and implemented RabbitMQ for efficient asynchronous message queuing, significantly improving application responsiveness.

Provided L3 technical support, diagnosing and resolving complex issues impacting customer orders and platform functionality, resulting in minimized downtime.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and integrate robust APIs, enhancing system interoperability and data exchange.

Authored comprehensive API documentation using Swagger, improving clarity and fostering developer collaboration.

Consistently delivered exceptional results and met deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Applied strong problem-solving and debugging techniques to effectively minimize application downtime.

Utilized Kibana and Elasticsearch for proactive application performance monitoring and efficient troubleshooting.

Automated key operational tasks using Python scripts, significantly enhancing team efficiency.

Developed comprehensive flow documentation using Miro, visually representing complex processes to enhance team understanding and efficiency.

Documented critical business processes in Confluence, facilitating clear communication and knowledge transfer across the organization.

Implemented unit testing with PHPUnit, integrated Sonar for code quality analysis, and established continuous integration with Jenkins, enhancing code reliability.

Leveraged Docker for containerization, streamlining application deployment, and ensuring consistency across diverse environments.

Managed end-to-end release processes, overseeing production deployments and ensuring seamless post-release operations.

Played a critical role in the successful execution of Romania's largest discount event, Black Friday.

Ensured platform stability and peak performance, supporting over 600,000 clients in the initial hours of Black Friday through proactive monitoring and rapid issue resolution.

Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical challenges, ensuring a seamless customer experience during high-demand periods.

Actively participated in Agile team procedures, contributing to iterative development and overall project success.

Served as SCRUM Master, facilitating ceremonies, removing impediments, and ensuring strict adherence to Agile principles for project success.

Led the refactoring of the Black Friday order planning and pre-order application (Apple & Samsung) using React, conducting comprehensive analysis, task creation, and development cost estimations.

Researched and implemented a new story point estimation tool, improving estimation accuracy and team planning efficiency.

Streamlined sprint retrospective ceremonies by introducing a new platform for feedback collection, fostering active participation and leading to improved identification of roadblocks and actionable solutions.

Green Tree Marketing
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Full-Stack Web Developer & Tech Project Leader

Summary

Led full-stack web development and project initiatives for Green Tree Marketing, specializing in iGaming and Affiliate Marketing solutions.

Highlights

Led a full-stack web development team, overseeing projects built on the Symfony PHP framework.

Contributed to a significant code refactoring initiative, resulting in a more efficient and scalable project architecture.

Optimized MySQL database performance and query execution, enhancing application responsiveness.

Monitored project progress and provided essential support, ensuring successful release coordination and timely delivery.

Conducted comprehensive code reviews to maintain consistent coding standards and ensure high-quality code across the development team.

Proactively managed hot fixes and resolved bugs, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous system availability.

Employed Agile methodologies to foster a collaborative and iterative approach to project development and delivery.

Self-Employed
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Freelancing

Summary

Successfully executed diverse front-end and back-end development projects for multiple clients, delivering high-quality, custom web solutions.

Highlights

Delivered high-quality, full-stack web solutions for diverse clients, encompassing both front-end and back-end development.

Leveraged a diverse technology stack and frameworks to deliver custom solutions precisely tailored to client specifications.

Demonstrated exceptional adaptability and communication skills while independently managing diverse client projects.

Waiterz
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Frontend Developer

Summary

Contributed as a Frontend Developer at Waiterz, specializing in mobile application development and optimization.

Highlights

Refactored a mobile application using IONIC and Angular, significantly enhancing user experience and core functionality.

Developed and delivered a modern, responsive mobile application leveraging strong front-end development expertise.

Collaborated effectively with the team to refactor and optimize the application's design and performance.

Education

University "Titu Maiorescu"

Bachelor of Science

Computer Science

Skills

Soft Skills

Team Collaboration, Communication, Time Management, Adaptability, Resilience, Problem-Solving, Debugging.

Programming Languages

PHP, JavaScript, Python.

Frameworks & Libraries

Symfony, React, Node.js, IONIC, Angular.

Databases

MySQL, NoSQL, MongoDB.

DevOps & Tools

Git, Docker, Jenkins, PHPUnit, Sonar, Jira, Postman, Swagger, Kibana, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Miro, Confluence, Linux, Monitoring, Release Management.

Methodologies

Agile, Scrum Master, OOP, API Design and Integration.