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Lead Backend Developer freelance (HDDev SRL) specializing in AI-Native and LLM integration in production. I combine 7+ years of backend expertise (Laravel, multi-tenant SaaS architectures, TDD) with hands-on mastery of Claude AI, Claude Code CLI, and MCP Servers.
WHAT I DO:
- LLM integration into backend/SaaS development workflows (Claude, GPT, Gemini)
- Automation of development pipelines via AI (prompt engineering, autonomous agents)
- Production-grade backend development: Laravel, PHP 8.4, PostgreSQL, REST API
- Multi-tenant SaaS architecture, RBAC, TDD (PHPStan L8, 5000+ tests)
- DevOps & Cloud: Docker, AWS (ECS, Cognito, S3), GitLab CI/CD
RECENT PROJECTS:
- Hexeko (Brussels): Lead Backend on multi-tenant SaaS platform, Claude AI/Claude Code CLI integration reducing feature-to-delivery cycle by 40%
- Vlaamse Overheid (Brussels): Full-stack Laravel/Livewire/Filament for governmental HR platform
- Idloom (Waterloo): Backend architecture for event management SaaS
AVAILABILITY: Freelance via HDDev SRL — long-term missions, 1-2 days/week, remote-first. Based in Hannut, available in Brussels.
Languages: FR (native), EN (professional), NL (conversational)
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
Spanish
Basic
Can work on-site
Bruxelles (up to 50km), Liège (up to 50km), Namur (up to 50km), Charleroi (up to 50km)
Experience
- HexekoLead Backend DeveloperFebruary 2025 - Today (1 year and 4 months)Freelance Lead Backend Developer on the UpEngage SaaS platform. Pioneer of AI-native development workflows using Claude AI and Claude Code CLI. Responsible for API architecture, LLM integration, workflow automation, and development optimization. Technologies: Claude AI, Claude Code CLI, MCP Servers, AWS Cognito, PostgreSQL, Laravel.
- Vlaamse OverheidBackend DeveloperOctober 2024 - December 2025 (1 year and 2 months)Bruxelles, BelgiumBackend development for Flemish regional government applications. Design and maintenance of REST APIs, database optimization, third-party service integration. Agile team work on information system modernization projects. Technologies: PHP, MySQL, Docker.
- IdloomLead Backend DeveloperJuly 2022 - July 2024 (2 years)Lead Backend Developer for the Idloom platform, a SaaS solution for content and workflow management. Design of scalable backend architectures, development of REST and GraphQL APIs, third-party service integration. Technical leadership of a development team. Performance optimization and implementation of CI/CD pipelines. Technologies: PHP, Laravel, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes.
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Education
- Bachelor in Management Information TechnologyIpeps Seraing Sup2018
Certifications
- Cisco IT EssentialsCisco2009