Emir Kurtanovic

As a Senior Full Stack Developer with 9+ years of experience, I bring deep FinTech expertise and proven ability to optimize complex systems, modernize legacy codebases, and deliver mission-critical applications that serve millions of users.

- **FinTech specialist**: Built money transfer systems processing millions of transactions, USSD platforms, and payment integrations for Africa's largest fintech companies

- **System optimizer**: Expert at refactoring legacy systems, improving performance, and implementing scalable microservices architecture

- **Full-stack versatility**: Strong backend focus (PHP 8.x, Symfony, Laravel) combined with modern frontend capabilities (Vue.js, React, Angular)

- **Enterprise-ready**: Experience with high-traffic systems using ClickHouse, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, and AWS infrastructure

- CRM systems and middleware solutions

- REST APIs and microservices architecture

- Legacy system migrations and performance optimization

- Payment processing and financial compliance systems

- Real-time data processing and affiliate marketing platforms

I follow SOLID principles, implement comprehensive testing strategies (TDD), and lead code reviews to ensure maintainable, scalable solutions. My agile approach and focus on clean architecture help teams deliver projects on time while building systems that grow with your business needs.

Currently optimizing affiliate marketing systems at Hubert Burda Media, previously scaled platforms serving millions at Mukuru.