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The Calm Systems Builder

Backend-first Symfony Product Engineer

Backend-first Symfony engineer who thinks in systems: APIs, data, auth, payments, tracking, and production feedback loops. Calm delivery, structured ownership, measurable outcomes.

Symfony Doctrine APIs Auth Payments Observability
Capabilities
Symfony PHP Doctrine MariaDB PostgreSQL Docker DDEV APIs Auth Payments Tracking Automation Observability Testing Documentation
Selected projects

Proof through case studies

High · Backend and frontend implementation support — TYPO3 extension, API integration, accessibility, documentation.

TYPO3 Google Reviews Extension

A TYPO3 extension that imports Google Business Profile reviews through Google's APIs, stores them in local TYPO3 database tables, and renders them through configurable frontend plugins. The work focused on making external review data reliable inside TYPO3: OAuth setup, local persistence, import tooling, frontend display options, accessibility checks, and production-readiness around Google verification.

PHP DDEV APIs Auth Automation Testing
Medium · Backend lead — design, implementation, rollout.

Sample Case Study — Backend API Hardening

Placeholder case study showing how a Symfony backend was refactored around clearer service boundaries, observable endpoints, and a predictable rollout. Replace before publishing.

Symfony Doctrine MariaDB APIs
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How I work

Backend-first Symfony engineer who thinks in systems: APIs, data, auth, payments, tracking, and production feedback loops. Calm delivery, structured ownership, measurable outcomes.

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Engineering principles
  • Backend-first, structured, production-minded
  • Explicit decisions over heroic rescues
  • Small, reviewable changes that ship
  • Measurable systems, observable behavior
  • Calm delivery under pressure
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Talk about a backend role or a specific system?

Send a short note about the team, the stack, and the problem. Expect a clear, low-drama reply within a couple of working days.