Sagar Jogi
Lead Backend Developer
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Lead Backend Developer with over 11 years of experience specializing in PHP technologies, including Laravel and CodeIgniter, along with modern frontend frameworks like Vue.js and Next.js. Proven expertise in designing scalable backend systems, building REST APIs, and integrating complex third-party services such as payment gateways, shipping providers, and cloud platforms. Strong background in database design (MySQL, MongoDB) and performance optimization, with hands-on experience in AWS, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. Adept at leading teams, mentoring developers, and delivering high-quality solutions across domains like healthcare, recruitment, e-commerce, and SaaS platforms.
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Work Experience
Senior Developer
Digip AB
May 2022 - Present
Led end-to-end development of a trademark management platform, building scalable backend services using Laravel APIs and a high-performance frontend in Next.js. Architected and maintained RESTful APIs for customer-facing and internal platforms, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability. Designed and implemented an advanced trademark search system using Elasticsearch, enabling fast, accurate, and scalable search capabilities across large datasets. Developed intelligent success rate algorithms to evaluate trademark registration probability, improving user decision-making and platform value. Built and enhanced a legal services platform for trademark filing, case tracking, and compliance workflows, streamlining legal operations. Engineered a robust internal operations platform (Laravel) for managing users, trademarks, workflows, and administrative processes. Integrated multiple third-party services and APIs, including legal, payment, and communication systems, ensuring seamless business operations. Optimized database performance (MySQL) through indexing, query tuning, and efficient schema design, significantly improving system response times. Implemented asynchronous processing (queues, jobs) to handle high-volume tasks such as trademark searches, report generation, and background processing. Developed dynamic reporting and analytics modules, providing actionable insights on trademark filings, success rates, and operational metrics. Improved search relevance and performance by fine-tuning Elasticsearch indexing strategies, analyzers, and query logic. Applied clean architecture and modular design principles, ensuring maintainability, scalability, and ease of future enhancements. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams (frontend, product, legal, and business stakeholders) to deliver high-impact features aligned with business goals. Ensured platform security and compliance by implementing authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices. Led code reviews, mentoring, and best practice adoption, improving code quality and team productivity.
Senior PHP Developer
Elsner Technologies
Mar 2021 - Mar 2022
Worked as a dedicated developer for an Australian client, delivering customized web solutions aligned with business requirements and timelines. Designed and developed a multi-shipping vendor integration system, enabling seamless interaction with multiple logistics providers through scalable PHP-based architecture. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining high code quality and performance standards. Led training and mentoring initiatives for interns and junior developers, improving team productivity and technical skill levels. Built and maintained robust backend systems using PHP (Laravel/Custom), focusing on clean code, reusability, and system scalability. Collaborated with cross-functional teams (QA, frontend, clients) to analyze requirements, resolve issues, and deliver efficient solutions.
Senior PHP Developer
Manektech
Jan 2019 - Feb 2021
Integrated applications with multiple third-party web services and APIs, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable communication across systems. Collaborated closely with frontend developers to seamlessly integrate UI components with backend logic, improving overall application performance and user experience. Installed, configured, and managed required packages, libraries, and development tools, streamlining the development environment and improving team efficiency. Diagnosed and resolved complex performance bottlenecks, optimizing database queries, caching strategies, and application architecture. Designed and implemented scalable and maintainable system architectures, addressing technical challenges and ensuring long-term stability. Provided ongoing support, debugging, and enhancements for live applications, ensuring high availability and smooth functionality across projects.
Education
Master of Computer Application - Indira Gandhi University
- · Afghanistan
Bachelor of Computer Application - Gujarat University
- · Afghanistan
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