Vegim Selimaj
Senior Shopware Developer
Prishtine
Summary
With over four years of specialized expertise in Shopware development, complemented by an extensive eight-year background in PHP, I have demonstrated a profound proficiency in architecting custom themes, developing sophisticated plugins, and executing seamless extensions integrations within the Shopware ecosystem. My technical acumen spans a broad array of technologies including PHP, JavaScript, Vue.js, HTML, and CSS, empowering me to engineer responsive user interfaces and enhance platform performance rigorously.
My deep-seated understanding of Shopware’s intricate architecture and its versatile APIs enables me to devise and implement bespoke solutions that meticulously cater to distinct business requirements. As a collaborative and detail-oriented professional, I am deeply committed to leveraging the latest technological trends and innovations, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge solutions that propel the success of Shopware projects.
In my role, I have embraced leadership responsibilities, guiding and mentoring teams towards achieving excellence in project execution. My approach combines strategic oversight with a hands-on leadership style, fostering an environment of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Lead Senior Shopware Developer
Devnamics L.L.C
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented abandoned cart recovery functionalities to enhance customer retention and increase sales.
- Optimized website performance by significantly improving page speed, ensuring a smoother user experience.
- Integrated Product Information Management (PIM) systems to streamline data flow and enhance synchronization with Shopware 6.
- Led a team of developers in delivering high-quality frontend solutions, focusing on design consistency and functionality.
- Refactored legacy code for improved maintainability, scalability, and alignment with best practices.
- Played a key role in advancing and delivering complex features within Shopware 6 projects.
Lead Senior Shopware Developer
Foleja
Pristina
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Architect and develop robust backend functionalities for Shopware platforms, ensuring scalability and performance. Optimize the Shopware platform for speed and efficiency, reducing load times and enhancing the user experience.
- Integrate multiple payment gateways and methods, ensuring secure and seamless transaction processes for users. Stay updated with the latest payment industry trends and compliance standards like PCI DSS to ensure secure payment transactions.
- Develop custom plugins and modules tailored to business requirements, enhancing functionality and user experience on the Shopware platform. Ensure compatibility of custom modules with Shopware updates and versions.
- Design and develop APIs for third-party integrations, enabling features such as inventory management, shipping logistics, and CRM systems. Ensure APIs are secure, efficient, and scalable, with robust error handling and documentation.
- Design and manage database schemas, optimizing queries for performance and ensuring data integrity and security. Implement caching mechanisms to reduce database load and improve application responsiveness.
- Implement rigorous testing methodologies, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure software quality and reliability. Collaborate with the QA team to identify, troubleshoot, and fix issues prior to production deployment.
- Act as a technical lead in the development team, guiding junior developers and promoting best practices in coding, testing, and deployment. Stay abreast of the latest technology trends and Shopware platform updates to lead innovation within the team.
- Ensure that all backend functionalities adhere to security best practices, protecting user data and transactions from vulnerabilities. Work with compliance and legal teams to ensure the platform meets all regulatory requirements and standards.
- Monitor the performance of the Shopware platform, identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the backend. Implement strategies for caching, database optimization, and code refactoring to improve overall performance.
- Work closely with front-end developers, designers, and project managers to ensure a cohesive and integrated development process. Communicate technical challenges and solutions effectively with non-technical team members and stakeholders.
Lead Senior Shopware Developer
Comodita GmbH
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Demonstrated innovation by implementing new and creative features, actively contributing ideas, and collaborating closely with product management to align with business goals.
- Utilized Symfony and Shopware 6 logic to create efficient backend processes that met specific business requirements and technical specifications.
- Employed object-oriented programming principles and design patterns to optimize code structure and maintainability, resulting in improved code quality and scalability.
- Led Shopware 6 teams throughout various projects, taking them from initial stages to successful deployment, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Proficiently deployed projects from local development environments to live production servers, ensuring smooth and error-free transitions.
- Prioritized pagespeed optimization in different shops, employing various techniques and best practices to enhance website performance and loading times.
Lead Senior Shopware Developer
Ideatarmac UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Developed and implemented custom payment plugins from scratch, ensuring seamless deployment and integration within the Shopware platform.
- Utilized Shopware 6 logic to create diverse payment methods within the payment plugins, enhancing the flexibility and options available to merchants.
- Implemented robust API communication between merchants and payment providers, establishing secure and reliable connections for seamless transaction processing.
- Created webhook functionalities to facilitate real-time communication between systems, allowing for timely notifications and updates regarding payment status and transaction events.
- Implemented comprehensive error handling for API requests and responses, ensuring proper handling of exceptions and providing informative error messages to facilitate troubleshooting and debugging processes.
Lead Shopware Developer
Solution25
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Successfully developed and enhanced multiple online shops, as well as existing plugins, to improve functionality, performance, and user experience.
- Demonstrated innovation by implementing new and creative features, actively contributing ideas, and collaborating closely with product management to align with business goals.
- Utilized Symfony and Shopware 6 logic to create efficient backend processes that met specific business requirements and technical specifications.
- Employed object-oriented programming principles and design patterns to optimize code structure and maintainability, resulting in improved code quality and scalability.
- Led Shopware 6 teams throughout various projects, taking them from initial stages to successful deployment, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Proficiently deployed projects from local development environments to live production servers, ensuring smooth and error-free transitions.
- Prioritized pagespeed optimization in different shops, employing various techniques and best practices to enhance website performance and loading times.
Freelance Software Developer
Freelance (Self-employed)
Prishtine, Kosovo
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Implemented RESTful API endpoints using Laravel 5+ PHP framework to facilitate seamless communication between the front-end and back-end systems.
- Developed user-interface views utilizing HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, and jQuery, resulting in visually appealing and responsive front-end experiences for the Managing Medicine System.
- Leveraged AJAX to dynamically populate data tables on the front-end, enabling real-time updates and improving the user experience.
- Utilized AJAX, jQuery, and JSON for efficient handling of request data and response processing, ensuring smooth and interactive data interactions within the application.
- Played a leadership or supporting role in the design and development of relational databases, contributing to the creation of a well-structured and optimized back-end system that supported the Managing Medicine System's functionality.
- Contributed to the overall development and conceptualization of the Managing Medicine System, actively participating in product development and shaping the application's new and innovative ideas.
- Successfully developed and implemented the Managing Medicine System, which catered to the needs of patients, doctors, and contractors, providing efficient management and tracking of medicines.
Software Developer
Adaptech L.L.C
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Implemented RESTful API endpoints using Laravel 5+ PHP framework to facilitate seamless communication between the front-end and back-end systems.
- Developed user-interface views utilizing HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, and jQuery, creating visually appealing and responsive front-end interfaces.
- Utilized AJAX to dynamically populate data tables on the front-end, enabling real-time updates and enhancing user experience.
- Employed AJAX, jQuery, and JSON for efficient handling of request data and response processing, ensuring smooth and interactive data interactions within the application.
- Played a leadership or supporting role in the design and development of relational databases, contributing to the creation of well-structured and optimized back-end designs.
- Actively participated in the development and conceptualization of a brand new application, leveraging your creativity and problem-solving skills to shape the product and its innovative ideas.
- Developed Power BI reports and dashboards by blending data from multiple sources, providing insightful data visualizations for analysis and decision-making.
- Utilized MySQL queries/scripts to validate data integrity, including checks for duplicates, null values, and ensuring accurate data aggregations.
- Embedded Power BI dashboards and data visualizations using Microsoft Azure, enabling users to access and interact with data-driven insights.
Full Stack Developer
Trigger Apps
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Developed RESTful API endpoints using Laravel 5+ PHP framework, facilitating seamless communication between the front-end and back-end systems.
- Created user-interface views using HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, and jQuery, resulting in visually appealing and responsive front-end interfaces.
- Implemented AJAX to dynamically populate data tables on the front-end, enhancing user experience with real-time updates.
- Leveraged AJAX, jQuery, and JSON for efficient handling of request data and response processing, ensuring smooth and interactive data interactions within the application.
- Played a leadership or supporting role in the design and development of relational databases, contributing to the creation of robust and optimized back-end designs.
- Actively participated in the development process, shaping the product and conceptualizing innovative ideas for the application.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Business And Technology, UBT
Pristina, Kosovo 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Sami Frasheri
Pristina, Kosovo 04.2001 -
Skills
Shopware
Timeline
Lead Senior Shopware Developer
Devnamics L.L.C
08.2024 - Current
Lead Senior Shopware Developer
Foleja
03.2023 - 07.2024
Lead Senior Shopware Developer
Comodita GmbH
03.2022 - 03.2023
Lead Senior Shopware Developer
Ideatarmac UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
02.2021 - 03.2022
Lead Shopware Developer
Solution25
02.2020 - 02.2021
Freelance Software Developer
Freelance (Self-employed)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Software Developer
Adaptech L.L.C
02.2017 - 02.2018
Full Stack Developer
Trigger Apps
01.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Business And Technology, UBT
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Sami Frasheri
04.2001 -
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