Piotr Zatorski | Senior PHP Developer

Summary

Senior Backend Developer with 7+ years of experience building scalable backend systems and web applications using PHP and modern frameworks such as Symfony and Laravel. Experienced in designing REST APIs, working with distributed systems, and deploying applications using Docker and AWS infrastructure. Strong background in MySQL, PostgreSQL, CI/CD pipelines, and modern PHP ecosystem tools.

Recently focused on AI-assisted and agentic development workflows - leveraging tools like OpenClaw, Codex, and modern AI coding assistants to automate tasks, accelerate development, and build systems that integrate with AI-driven processes.

Focused on delivering real product value with end-to-end ownership in fast, autonomous environments.

Professional Experience

Senior PHP Developer

uSoftware - Remote

Oct 2024 - Present

Backend development using PHP and Symfony.
Building and maintaining REST APIs.
Working with Docker infrastructure.
CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins.
Database work with MySQL.
Significant impact on various aspects of security in a monolith application.

Senior PHP Developer

Wakacje.pl - Remote

Apr 2024 - Oct 2024

Development of backend services using PHP.
Work with PostgreSQL.
Building and maintaining REST APIs.
Monitoring and debugging using Kibana.
Deployments using Docker.

Full Stack Engineer

iTech Media - Remote

Aug 2020 - Jan 2023

Spearheaded technology initiatives for several months in a pivotal tech-lead role.
Worked in a Scrum team and fostered an agile way of working.
Successfully executed projects using PHP, Symfony, Vue, Nuxt.js, AWS, and Docker.
Involved in a high-performance work culture.

PHP Developer

PayPo - Warsaw

Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

Developing PHP microservices for a new project.
Collaborating with a team on Symfony projects at various stages of development.
Even with a short time on the job, I proved to be a valuable and effective worker.

PHP Developer

PDA IT Solutions - Warsaw

Nov 2018 - Apr 2020

Utilized PHP 7+ with Laravel and CodeIgniter frameworks as the preferred technology stack.
Managed projects and frequently engaged with clients, showcasing trust in my role as an employee.
Demonstrated independence in decision-making, resulting in the successful completion of customer projects.

Freelancer PHP Developer

Allset - Warsaw

Jul 2015 - Nov 2018

Actively engaged in personal project development during free time to enhance skills and as a hobby.
Proficient in a diverse range of technologies.
Experienced in project management and effective organizational skills.
Skilled in customer communication and positive client relationships.
Well-versed in marketing strategies.

Professional Projects

Full Stack Engineer

solidly.eu

2025 - present

Developed a platform for automated accessibility monitoring of websites in compliance with WCAG 2.1 and the European Accessibility Act.
Built the backend using PHP (Symfony 7) and PostgreSQL with automated scans, accessibility reports, and regression monitoring.
Implemented a Chrome extension for developers enabling on-demand accessibility testing directly in the browser.
Used Alpine.js, Tailwind, Node.js, and axe-core to build accessibility testing workflows and reporting tools.

PHP Developer

jaty.pl

2020 - present

Designed and developed a full-stack dating platform independently, from concept to production deployment.
Built the backend using PHP (Laravel) and a modern frontend with Vue.js / Nuxt.js, exposing a REST API architecture.
Deployed and managed infrastructure using Laravel Forge and DigitalOcean, focusing on scalability and maintainability.
The platform currently serves around 5,000 users and represents a personal project focused on clean architecture and modern Laravel practices.

Core Technologies

Languages

PHP 8+ JavaScript

Backend

Symfony Laravel REST APIs RabbitMQ CodeIgniter Doctrine ORM Composer OAuth2 JWT WebSockets

Architecture

Domain Driven Design (DDD) Hexagonal architecture SOLID Microservices Distributed systems Event-driven architecture CQRS Clean Architecture

Databases & Cache

PostgreSQL MySQL NoSQL Redis

Infrastructure & DevOps

Docker Docker Compose AWS (EC2, ECS) DigitalOcean Laravel Forge Linux Nginx

Testing

PHPUnit Mockery Pest Cypress Playwright E2E Integration Feature Unit

Tools

Git Jenkins Kibana CI/CD GitLab CI Postman Linux CLI Sentry Grafana Xdebug

Frontend

Vue.js Nuxt.js Alpine.js TypeScript Vite Webpack Tailwind Bootstrap

Certifications

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner2020
GitLab CI/CD: Pipelines, CI/CD and DevOps for Beginners2021
Domain Driven Design & Microservices for Architects2024

Education

Civil Engineering

Akademia Gorniczo-Hutnicza im. Stanislawa Staszica w Krakowie

2010 - 2015

Mathematics and IT profile

IV Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace im. Hanki Sawickiej w Kielcach

2007 - 2010