Vegim Selimaj

• Development and optimization of the Shopware 6 storefront and backend architecture for a large-scale e-commerce platform

• Performance optimization across the stack including CDN configuration, caching strategy, and infrastructure tuning

• Integration and management of AWS services (S3, CloudFront, Redis) for scalable media delivery and caching

• Development, refactoring, and maintenance of custom Shopware plugins and extensions

• Collaboration with internal teams and external agencies on platform architecture, releases, and system improvements

• Contributed to performance improvements, infrastructure optimization, and scalable architecture for high-traffic e-commerce environments

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Architected and developed robust backend functionalities for Shopware platforms, focusing on scalability and performance optimization to enhance user experience. Integrated multiple secure payment gateways, including creating custom plugins for TEB Sh.A, PAYSERA and NLB, ensuring seamless transaction processes and compliance with industry standards such as PCI DSS. Developed custom plugins and modules tailored to business needs, ensuring compatibility with Shopware updates and platform versions. Designed and developed secure, efficient APIs for third-party integrations, including inventory management, shipping logistics, and CRM systems. Optimized database schemas and queries for performance, ensuring data integrity and security while implementing caching mechanisms to improve responsiveness. Leveraged Elasticsearch for advanced search functionalities, improving search speed, accuracy, and relevance for users. Focused on page speed optimization, reducing load times and enhancing overall performance to improve the user experience and SEO rankings. Led rigorous testing efforts, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, ensuring software quality and reliability.

• • Acted as a technical lead, guiding junior developers and promoting best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.

• • Ensured backend functionalities adhered to security best practices and regulatory compliance to protect user data and transactions.

• • Monitored platform performance, identifying and resolving backend bottlenecks, and implementing strategies like caching, Elasticsearch and database optimization.

• • 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.