architecting distributed systems
Senior Backend Engineer
Backend engineer with 9+ years of experience designing and building scalable, production-grade systems across fintech and enterprise environments.
Designing and operating production-grade backend systems.
Reduced database load in high-traffic services.
Production systems in Java, Python, and Go.
Architected full-stack platform from concept to production.
End-to-end feature development in regulated environments.
Design, implementation, deployment, and monitoring.
Designing and implementing scalable microservices with RESTful APIs, event-driven systems, and distributed architecture patterns.
Building production-grade infrastructure on AWS and GCP with Docker, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD pipelines.
Performance tuning, database query optimization, and monitoring solutions with Grafana, Sentry, and distributed tracing.
Senior Engineer (Backend)
Software Engineer (Backend)
Java Backend Engineer
Software Engineer
Java Engineer
Nemanja took our Webflow site from failing performance to genuinely fast. Mobile Total Blocking Time dropped from around 30 seconds to under 50 milliseconds, and desktop cleared Core Web Vitals. What stood out just as much as the numbers is his honesty: he tells you what actually moves the needle versus what's just chasing a lab score, and flags trade-offs upfront instead of overselling. Deeply knowledgeable on performance and easy to work with over the long haul.
Multi-Tenant SaaS Platform for SEO Analytics
Founded and architected a full-stack SaaS platform for SEO analytics and rank tracking. Led all architectural decisions, infrastructure setup, and product development from concept to production deployment.
In addition to my work as a software engineer, I have partnered with clients on backend systems, technical SEO, performance optimization, and custom web development. Over time, this has led to strong public feedback, repeat engagements, and a proven record of delivery.
Designing solutions that scale beyond immediate requirements.
Building production systems with failure scenarios in mind.
Distributed systems require defensive architecture and observability.
Technical choices impact long-term maintainability and performance.
Clear communication and structured problem-solving in cross-functional teams.
Thoughts on backend engineering, architecture, and distributed systems
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