Pourya Rajabi

Results-driven Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience building scalable web applications. Strong expertise in PHP development with frameworks such as Symfony and Zend, complemented by proficiency in JavaScript technologies (React, Node.js, Express). Skilled in database management (SQL, MongoDB, Couchbase) and experienced in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) with message-driven architectures (RabbitMQ). Additional experience in Python scripting, system security, SSO integrations, and server/network administration. Committed to delivering secure, reliable, and high-performance software solutions.

• Promoted to Senior Engineer within 6 months, recognizing high performance and leadership.
• Supervised and mentored a team of 5 developers, improving delivery efficiency and collaboration.
• Led migration of a legacy system to Symfony, achieving a 40% performance increase.
• Designed and implemented secure SSO authentication for 20,000+ active users at Digimobil Spain.
• Developed and scaled payment system handling millions of monthly transactions.
• Built multiple microservices including URL shortener, LDAP wrapper, user management system, and CRM integrations.
• Introduced and applied Hexagonal & Clean Architecture principles, ensuring maintainable, testable, and scalable codebases.
• Created a Symfony boilerplate with OAuth2, token security, and CORS best practices — adopted as the company standard to accelerate development.
• Invited by management to lead a 2-hour technical interview session for the engineering team, sharing expertise in scalable software practices.

• Kubernetes for Developers (Pluralsight)
• Advanced JavaScript (Express Node)
• Mastering Symfony (SymfonyCasts)
• Nextjs (Udacity)
• Zend Framework Certification Preparation (Zend)

My passion for programming began at 13, when I completed my first programming course and earned a Microsoft Basic certificate, working with MS-DOS and Windows 93. Shortly after, sanctions in Iran forced IT training centers to close, but I never stopped — I kept learning and building solutions on my own. Years later, after moving to Spain, I restarted my career in IT from scratch and grew into a senior software engineer. This journey has taught me resilience, adaptability, and the importance of continuous learning. I never stop: I learn, or I build solutions.