Armen Hovasapyan

Backend / Full-Stack Developer

PHP / Laravel / Symfony / Yii / C# / Node.js / Python

Professional Summary

Software Engineer with 12+ years of professional software development experience building and maintaining scalable web applications and backend systems.

Strong background in backend and full-stack development with PHP, Laravel, Symfony, Yii, C#, ASP.NET Core, Node.js, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript.

Experienced in RESTful Web APIs, object-oriented programming, database-driven applications, distributed systems, microservices, Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design, SOLID principles, testing, and performance optimization.

Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and GCP.

Experienced working in Agile/Scrum environments and collaborating with developers, QA, product managers, and other stakeholders.

12+ years delivering production-grade backend and full-stack systems.
Led and mentored engineering teams across healthcare and iGaming platforms.
Applied Microservices, Modular Monolith, Clean Architecture, and DDD in production.
Agile/Scrum delivery in cross-functional teams with developers, QA, and product managers.

Professional Experience

Independent Software Engineer — Lead Software Engineer / Architect
Mar 2026 – PRESENT
Yerevan, Armenia
- Designing and developing scalable web applications and backend services using C#, ASP.NET Core Web API, PHP, Python, and TypeScript.
- Developing RESTful Web APIs with ASP.NET Core, applying object-oriented programming, SOLID principles, Clean Architecture, and Domain-Driven Design.
- Designing and implementing database-driven applications using Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and MongoDB.
- Implementing data access and business logic with a focus on performance, scalability, reliability, and data consistency.
- Identifying performance bottlenecks, debugging application issues, and implementing solutions to improve application reliability and responsiveness.
- Designing scalable backend architectures based on Microservices and Modular Monolith patterns.
- Developing integrations with third-party APIs and external services.
- Implementing automated testing using xUnit and other testing frameworks depending on the technology stack.
- Implementing containerized deployments and CI/CD pipelines using Docker and GitHub Actions.
- Automating workflows and business logic using n8n and backend integrations.
Stack: C#, ASP.NET Core, Python, FastAPI, async, OpenAPI/Swagger, pytest, PHP, Laravel, Symfony, JavaScript, TypeScript, NestJS, React, Vue.js, Nuxt, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, Redis, RabbitMQ, Docker
Tidepool Labs Europe — Lead Software Engineer
Nov 2018 – Mar 2026
Yerevan, Armenia
Chalkboard (iGaming Platform) · USAchalkboard.io
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- NestJS
- TypeORM
- Python
- Falcon
- React
- Next.js
- React Native
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- Firebase
- Databricks
- Redis
- RabbitMQ
- Jest
- GCP
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- GitHub Actions
- Datadog
- Sentry
MDsave (HealthCare platform) · USAmdsave.com
- PHP 8+
- Yii
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- PostgreSQL
- Databricks
- RabbitMQ
- Redis
- React
- GraphQL
- Apollo
- Codeception
- Jest
- AWS
- Docker
- CircleCI
- Datadog
Architecture: Microservices, Modular Monolith
Methodologies: Agile/Scrum
Design patterns & principles: OOP, SOLID, Clean Architecture
- Designed and maintained scalable backend applications and services for high-traffic healthcare and iGaming platforms.
- Developed and maintained Web APIs and backend services.
- Worked with relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
- Investigated application bottlenecks, production issues, and performance problems and implemented solutions.
- Collaborated with developers, QA, product managers, and other stakeholders in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Mentored developers and promoted best practices across the team.
- Ensured high code quality through best practices, thorough testing, and code reviews.
- Made architectural decisions to build scalable, maintainable, and efficient systems.
- Worked closely with developers and product managers to align on solutions.
- Solved complex technical problems with scalable solutions.
BigBrain — Senior Software Engineer
Sep 2016 – Oct 2018
Yerevan, Armenia
MDsave (HealthCare platform) · USAmdsave.com
- PHP (5.6 - 7.4)
- Yii
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- PostgreSQL
- RabbitMQ
- Redis
- jQuery
- Bootstrap
- AngularJS
- Codeception
- Jest
- GraphQL
- Apollo
- AWS
- Docker
- CircleCI
- New Relic
- ELK
- Jira
Methodologies: Agile/Scrum
- Developed and maintained backend services and Web API integrations.
- Developed and optimized complex features using PHP and AngularJS, ensuring performance and scalability.
- Worked with PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, and Redis.
- Investigated production issues, performance bottlenecks, and application errors.
- Collaborated with product managers and developers to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Contributed to architectural decisions, ensuring system reliability and maintainability.
- Provided production support for healthcare applications, including log monitoring, debugging, and performance tuning.
- Documented technical implementations, ensuring clarity and knowledge sharing within the team.
Web Projects — Project Manager / Team Lead
Mar 2016 – Sep 2016
Yerevan, Armenia
PayKickstart · USApaykickstart.com
- PHP
- Laravel
- MySQL
- jQuery
- Bootstrap
- AngularJS
- Ionic
- Cordova
MonkeyVPN · USAmonkeyvpn.com
- PHP
- Laravel
- MySQL
- jQuery
- Bootstrap
- AngularJS
- Ionic
- Cordova
- Contributed to architectural decisions, ensuring system reliability and maintainability.
- Led a team of 5-6 developers and a QA engineer.
- Ensured high code quality through best practices, thorough testing, and code reviews.
- Documented technical implementations, ensuring clarity and knowledge sharing within the team.
I Like IT — Web Developer
Oct 2015 – Mar 2016
Yerevan, Armenia
NEON · USAneon-mobile.com
- PHP
- Laravel
- MySQL
- jQuery
- Bootstrap
- AngularJS
UserGrow · USAusergrow.com
- PHP
- Laravel
- MySQL
- jQuery
- Bootstrap
- AngularJS
- On-site design and development of web applications in PHP/MySQL.
- Developed web services in PHP interfacing with third-party APIs.
- Integrated content management systems and payment processing gateways.
- Helped drive the definition of PHP and JS frameworks to support new features and refactor legacy elements.
- Worked with designers, frontend and project management staff to capture requirements for the functional elements of website projects.
Stack: PHP, Laravel, MySQL, ElasticSearch, PHPUnit, JavaScript, jQuery, AngularJS, Bootstrap, Jira, Trello
Iguan Systems — Web Developer
Jul 2014 – Oct 2015
Yerevan, Armenia
Balloon in a Box · UKballooninabox.co.uk
- PHP
- Laravel
- MySQL
- jQuery
- Bootstrap
- AngularJS
Balloons by Post · UKballoonsbypost.co.uk
- PHP
- Laravel
- MySQL
- jQuery
- Bootstrap
- AngularJS
Delivery Balloon · UKdeliveryballoon.co.uk
- PHP
- Laravel
- MySQL
- jQuery
- Bootstrap
- AngularJS
FerBuy · USAferbuy.com
- PHP
- Laravel
- Payment API
- Composer
eDriven Scoreboard · USAedrivensbdev.firebaseapp.com
- JavaScript
- Ionic
- Cordova
- AngularJS
- Firebase
- jQuery
- Bootstrap
- On-site design and development of web applications in PHP/MySQL.
- Developed web services in PHP interfacing with third-party APIs.
- Integrated content management systems and payment processing gateways.
- Helped drive the definition of PHP and JS frameworks to support new features and refactor legacy elements.
- Worked with designers, frontend and project management staff to capture requirements for the functional elements of website projects.
Stack: PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, Zend, Magento, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, JavaScript, jQuery, AngularJS, Bootstrap, Ionic, Jira, Trello