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MUSTAFA
ZAHID
EFE

Full-Stack Software Developer

Full-time Swiss army knife. I build beautiful and functional web and mobile applications with a passion for clean architecture, developer experience, and getting things done.

Mustafa Zahid EFE
Available for Work
10+
Years Exp.
50+
Clients
100+
Projects
PHP Symfony JavaScript Angular Vue.js Redis Elasticsearch MySQL REST API React Native TypeScript WordPress PHP Symfony JavaScript Angular Vue.js Redis Elasticsearch MySQL REST API React Native TypeScript WordPress

Full-Time
Swiss Army
Knife.

My name is Zahid, and I am a software developer with a passion for creating beautiful and functional web and mobile applications. I have a strong background in web development, and I work for companies who need my experience and knowledge.

I usually work with startups, and I'm usually the wildcard in the team. Whether it's architecting a backend system, jumping into a frontend codebase, mentoring junior developers, or shipping a feature solo — I get it done.

If you are interested in working together, don't hesitate to reach out.

The Wildcard
"I usually work with Startups, and I'm usually the wildcard in the team."

Where I've
Worked.

Altivo LLC
Dec 2024 — Present
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Lead Backend Developer

As Altivo LLC, we build high-quality web and mobile software tailored to our clients' needs. With a strong focus on performance, scalability, and user experience, we deliver solutions that not only meet expectations but often exceed them.

PHP Laravel PostgreSQL React.js React Native
Youthall
Dec 2020 — Present
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Lead Backend Developer

HR & talent management platform bringing companies and young talents together. Responsible for all backend architecture, deployments, and team leadership.

PHP Symfony Elasticsearch Redis MySQL Vue.js REST API
  • Converted platform from pay-as-you-go to SaaS — built auto-charging subscription system with monthly/yearly billing, upgrade/downgrade, and discount coupons
  • Built a powerful survey system with multiple question types, preset choices, inputs, and voter limitations
  • Developed event ticketing system — companies create paid events, users buy tickets (Vue.js + Symfony)
  • Built REST API feeding all mobile applications with full feature parity to the web interface
  • Created "Flow" — candidate pipeline system to filter applicants and route them through custom hiring steps
  • Mentoring junior developers, reviewing PRs, planning new features' technical architecture
Megafonn Creative
Oct 2015 — Jun 2020
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Co-Founder & Developer

Digital agency co-founded with a friend. I was the wildcard — built everything from iOS apps to WordPress plugins to full Symfony backends for various clients.

React Native Swift Java PHP Symfony WordPress ReactJS
  • React Native cross-platform mobile application
  • iOS application written in Swift and Android application in Java
  • Multiple Symfony backend systems for client projects
  • WordPress websites, custom plugins, and custom themes
  • ReactJS web applications
Speed Booster Pack
Dec 2019 — May 2022
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WordPress Plugin Developer

WordPress speed optimization plugin available on WordPress.org. Rewrote the plugin from scratch and added extensive performance features.

PHP WordPress Cloudflare API Disk Caching OpenLiteSpeed
  • Complete rewrite of the plugin from scratch with a modern architecture
  • Disk caching, OpenLiteSpeed caching, and database optimization features
  • Cloudflare API integration — purge CDN cache directly from WordPress dashboard
  • Dozens of other frontend and server-side performance features
Circular‑IQ
Dec 2021 — Jun 2022
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Frontend Developer

Platform helping companies measure and improve their circular performance. Developed the user dashboard interface.

Angular TypeScript Storyblok CMS i18n
  • Integrated headless CMS (Storyblok) — making all UI texts editable by non-engineers
  • Re-structured the entire user interface to support multiple languages (i18n)
  • Bug fixes and UX improvements across the dashboard
Mobile App
Jun 2020 — Aug 2020
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React Native Developer

Trivia quiz game with 400K+ downloads. Reached #1 on Google Play Store Trends for a week. Built with React Native + Symfony backend handling 10K+ concurrent users.

React Native Redux Symfony In-App Purchases Google Ads
  • 400K+ downloads — #1 on Google Play Store Trends for a week
  • React Native + Redux (Thunk) with charts and custom animations
  • Symfony backend handling 10,000+ concurrent users at peak
  • In-app purchases, Google Ads, and Unity Ads integration
Beautico
Dec 2018 — 2020
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Backend Developer

Platform for booking in-home hair stylist appointments. Built the entire backend from the ground up.

PHP Symfony REST API Payments Calendar
  • Built the complete backend using Symfony Framework from scratch
  • Implemented payment system for bookings and service fees
  • Developed hair stylist dashboard with detailed calendar and appointment management
  • Built REST API for the mobile application

What I
Work With.

Backend
PHP
Symfony Framework
Laravel Framework
MySQL / PostgreSQL Relational DB
Redis
RabbitMQ
Elasticsearch
REST API Design
SaaS Architecture
Subscription & Payment Systems
Frontend & Mobile
JavaScript (ES6+)
TypeScript
React JS
React Native
Vue.js
Angular
HTML5 / CSS3
Headless CMS (Storyblok)
Process & Leadership
Architecture Design
Git / GitHub
WordPress Plugin Dev.
Code Review & PR Merging
Deployment & DevOps
Technical Mentoring
Agile / Startup Workflow

Background
& Beyond.

Education
Bachelor's Degree
Ankara Ufuk University
2018 — 2022
Business Administration Licence Program
GPA: 3.22 / 4.00
Languages
TurkishNative · 100%
EnglishProfessional · 80%
RussianIntermediate · 50%
GermanBeginner · 20%
Interests
🎾 Tennis
🗣️ Language Learning
🎵 Music
🎲 Board Games
🛼 Ice/Inline Skating
🎮 Gaming

Let's Work
Together.

Have a project in mind? Need a wildcard on your startup team? I'm always open to interesting challenges — don't hesitate to reach out.

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