About
Full-Stack Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience building production-grade web platforms - from enterprise SaaS and data-heavy dashboards to marketplaces and microservice backends.
Top skills
Verified by Pangea.ai due diligence
| Top Skills | Current Usage | Seniority |
|---|---|---|
Next.js | 20% | 5 years |
TypeScript | 20% | 5 years |
JavaScript | 10% | 5 years |
Node.js | 10% | 5 years |
React.js | 10% | 5 years |
Python | 10% | 5 years |
Cursor | 10% | 5 years |
Docker | 10% | 5 years |
| 0% | 0 year |
All skills
Roles and tools, to bring ideas to life and create meaningful experiences
Professional experience
Explore a curated selection of projects highlighting Nikola Vladimirov's expertise and experience. Each project aims to showcase challenges, solutions, and the final outcome, along with the tools and technologies used.
ZajamNajan
ZajamNajam - Multi-Category Marketplace Platform — Lead Dev / Software Architect
Independently designed the full-stack architecture from scratch (TypeScript monorepo: Next.js 15, React 19, Express, MongoDB) Deployed via Docker/Kubernetes on Hetzner, with Redis/BullMQ, Socket.io, and OAuth (Google/Facebook) Built image pipeline with AWS S3-compatible storage (Backblaze B2), Next.js Image optimization, and CDN Integrated Leaflet maps with Mapbox geocoding and Yandex Translate for multilingual support Set up CI/CD pipeline (Jenkins) with 80+ Playwright E2E tests Led development team and DevOps, managed developer onboarding Contributed to database/SEO optimization, roadmap planning, and revenue strategy Presented the platform to investors and B2B partners Implemented RAG based document search for internal admin panel, allowing quick natural language lookups across HTML content
SouthPole
SouthPole - Climate Risk Assessment Platform — Lead Frontend Developer
Built multi-client product experience with role-based UI access and data-admin workflows (CSV upload, validation, project management) Designed geospatial visualization layer (OpenLayers, GeoJSON/GeoTIFF overlays) and data-heavy charting (ApexCharts), optimized for large datasets with Web Workers Implemented production-ready auth system (Auth0, Redis, Next.js) with server-side JWT proxying and CSP/security headers Contributed to shared React component library (design-system style, similar to MUI), reducing UI duplication across product teams Mentored developers and collaborated cross-functionally on platform-wide improvements Secondary backend role in Python/FastAPI
Flyttsmart
Flyttsmart - Moving & Relocation Assistance Platform — Backend Web Developer
Designed and implemented new APIs end-to-end using NestJS, DDD, and Hexagonal Architecture Built and maintained microservices with modular feature ownership across the codebase Integrated 10+ Swedish partner APIs (electricity, insurance, telecom, cleaning, legal) with Swagger/OpenAPI docs Used PostgreSQL with TypeORM, strong TypeScript typing, and runtime validation (class-validator, class-transformer) Achieved 80%+ test coverage with automated unit/integration tests
Preferred tools
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Git
Dropbox
Figma
Firebase
Github
Gitlab
Google Chat
Google Drive
Career highlights
Discover Nikola Vladimirov’s professional journey, including employment history, certifications, and educational background.
Lead Dev / Software Architect
ZajamNajam - Multi-Category Marketplace Platform⸺2024 - 2026
Independently designed the full-stack architecture from scratch (TypeScript monorepo: Next.js 15, React 19, Express, MongoDB) Deployed via Docker/Kubernetes on Hetzner, with Redis/BullMQ, Socket.io, and OAuth (Google/Facebook) Built image pipeline with AWS S3-compatible storage (Backblaze B2), Next.js Image optimization, and CDN Integrated Leaflet maps with Mapbox geocoding and Yandex Translate for multilingual support Set up CI/CD pipeline (Jenkins) with 80+ Playwright E2E tests Led development team and DevOps, managed developer onboarding Contributed to database/SEO optimization, roadmap planning, and revenue strategy Presented the platform to investors and B2B partners Implemented RAG based document search for internal admin panel, allowing quick natural language lookups across HTML content
Lead Frontend Developer
SouthPole - Climate Risk Assessment Platform⸺2023 - 2026
Built multi-client product experience with role-based UI access and data-admin workflows (CSV upload, validation, project management) Designed geospatial visualization layer (OpenLayers, GeoJSON/GeoTIFF overlays) and data-heavy charting (ApexCharts), optimized for large datasets with Web Workers Implemented production-ready auth system (Auth0, Redis, Next.js) with server-side JWT proxying and CSP/security headers Contributed to shared React component library (design-system style, similar to MUI), reducing UI duplication across product teams Mentored developers and collaborated cross-functionally on platform-wide improvements Secondary backend role in Python/FastAPI
Backend Web Developer
Flyttsmart - Moving & Relocation Assistance Platform⸺2023 - 2023
Designed and implemented new APIs end-to-end using NestJS, DDD, and Hexagonal Architecture Built and maintained microservices with modular feature ownership across the codebase Integrated 10+ Swedish partner APIs (electricity, insurance, telecom, cleaning, legal) with Swagger/OpenAPI docs Used PostgreSQL with TypeORM, strong TypeScript typing, and runtime validation (class-validator, class-transformer) Achieved 80%+ test coverage with automated unit/integration tests
Frontend Web Developer
Codeus - Internal HR Management Platform⸺2022 - 2023
Designed and established new architecture from scratch for a full product redesign Drove migration from JavaScript to TypeScript and legacy CSS to SCSS Delivered feature-based code structure, improved error handling, and consistent UI layer Introduced process automation (deployment, testing, workflows) to improve delivery speed Acted as technical consultant on new features and mentored developers post-handoff
Testimonials
Anonymous
Boopro Technology
Verified Testimonial
“Working alongside Nikola is an absolute pleasure. His client-facing expertise and exceptional soft skills are truly through the roof. He brings a level of professionalism, empathy, and clear communication that immediately builds trust with stakeholders. Any client or team would be incredibly lucky to have his positive energy on board.“