Available for Full-time Roles

Architecting
Robust Backends.

I'm Wael Gomaa, a Backend Engineer specialized in PHP & Laravel. I design scalable databases, secure APIs, and complex web systems that power modern applications.

3+

Years Experience

20+

Projects Delivered

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About Me

I am a passionate Backend Developer with a deep love for PHP and the Laravel ecosystem. My journey in software engineering started with a fascination for how data flows behind the scenes, and today, I specialize in architecting robust APIs and complex web systems that prioritize security, maintainability, and scalability.

Beyond just writing code, I focus on system design, database optimization, and implementing design patterns like Service/Repository and clean architecture. I thrive in challenging environments where I can solve actual business problems using modern server-side logic and scalable deployments.

Location

Cairo, Egypt

Interests

System Arch, Open Source

Technologies & Tools

PHP
Laravel
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Redis
Docker
Git
Ubuntu
Nginx

Core Expertise

I specialize in server-side logic, database management, and building robust APIs that seamlessly integrate with modern frontend frameworks.

API Development

Building RESTful APIs with Sanctum/Passport authentication. Ensuring high performance, security, and meticulous documentation via Swagger.

  • RESTful Architecture
  • API Security & Rate Limiting
  • Third-party Integrations

Database Architecture

Designing normalized database schemas, optimizing complex queries, and utilizing Eloquent ORM relationships efficiently to handle large datasets.

  • MySQL / PostgreSQL
  • Query Optimization
  • Redis Caching

System Architecture

Implementing clean architecture principles, service repositories, and SOLID principles in Laravel to ensure applications remain maintainable as they scale.

  • Service/Repository Pattern
  • Background Jobs / Queues
  • Event-Driven Architecture

Professional Experience

Backend Software Engineer

Edur Full-time

Dec 2025 - Present
2 months

Leading the development and architecture of robust cloud-based educational platforms. Designing scalable API structures, microservices, and database optimizations tailored for EdTech solutions.

Laravel PHP 8.x PostgreSQL Docker

Backend PHP Laravel Developer

Linkysoft Full-time

Dec 2023 - Dec 2025

Spearheaded backend development for complex vendor management and e-learning systems. Focused on building resilient APIs, optimizing database interactions, and implementing clean architecture.

Laravel MySQL CodeIgniter REST APIs

PHP Backend Developer

Semicolon Full-time

Jan 2022 - Nov 2023

Collaborated with the engineering team to design and deploy scalable web apps. Wrote clean, documented code and maintained server-side logic using PHP and related framework tools.

PHP Laravel Git SQL

Education & Academics

Bachelor of Computer Science

Cairo University, Faculty of Computers and Information

2017 - 2021

Studied core computer science fundamentals including algorithms, data structures, software engineering principles, database systems architecture, and distributed systems.

Featured Work

A selection of platforms, tools, and APIs I've architected and built.

Laravel

LMS & E-learning Platform

Developed complex e-learning backend featuring Quiz Grading UI logic, Forum with reaction tracking, and PWA (Service Worker) integrations for offline capabilities.

Full Stack

Conference Discovery Platform

A modern platform with advanced filtering, real-time search, user dashboards for tracking goals, and AI-chatbot integration for personalized recommendations.

API Integration

Social Media Downloader

Built robust backend systems interfacing with third-party Instagram APIs to process, format, and download video and image media securely.

Let's Build Something Great.

Whether you have a challenging backend architecture problem, need a scalable API, or want to integrate advanced functionality into your Laravel application, I'm ready to help.

Email

contact@coderwael.com

Location

Remote / Cairo, Egypt

Phone / WhatsApp

+20 100 000 0000