Marko P.

Marko P.

Senior Backend Developer

Croatia
Trusted member since 2025
6 years of experience

He specializes in Golang, PostgreSQL, and Redis, and has led core architecture projects for IPTV platforms and CRM integrations, optimized API performance, and developed secure, event-driven solutions.

In addition to his Golang expertise, Marko has hands-on experience with Java, Node.js, and Kubernetes, enabling him to contribute across the full software development lifecycle. He is skilled in mentoring engineers, implementing DevOps practices, and writing clean, maintainable code, consistently delivering reliable solutions that support product-focused teams.

Main expertise

GolangGolang4 years
RedisRedis4 years
JavaScriptJavaScript6 years
PostgreSQLPostgreSQL6 years
Node.jsNode.js4 years

Experience4

Freelance Software Engineer

Panca Solutions
Information Technology (IT) and Services
Apr 2025 · 11m

Panca Solutions is Marko’s independent consulting firm, providing high-quality backend services to international clients with a focus on clean architecture and performance.

  • Developed and built scalable backend systems, emphasizing event-driven architecture, API integrations, and performance tuning.
  • Delivered customized solutions using Golang, PostgreSQL, and Redis, applying modern backend practices to meet client needs.
  • Ensured a secure and maintainable infrastructure, including CI/CD pipelines and monitoring systems.
  • Maintained active involvement throughout the entire development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment.
PostgreSQLPostgreSQL
RedisRedis
GolangGolang
KubernetesKubernetes
Google CloudGoogle Cloud
2+

Software Engineer

Digihey d.o.o.
Information Technology (IT) and Services
Jul 2024 - Nov 2024 · 4m

Digihey is a Croatian software development agency creating high-quality digital products for global startups and enterprises. Marko contributed to a CRM-focused SaaS platform used by enterprise sales teams for contact and data synchronization.

  • Built and implemented a comprehensive integration with Pipedrive’s API, enabling users to view, sync, and edit contacts directly within the platform.
  • Migrated and enhanced HubSpot CRM integration capabilities while maintaining backward compatibility and introducing broader system improvements.
  • Developed efficient data synchronization logic in Go using GORM and PostgreSQL, ensuring fast and reliable access to remote CRM data.
  • Implemented robust user-specific data access control supporting multiple CRM accounts and per-session authorization.
  • Worked with RESTful architecture, authentication flows, and data mapping logic under tight deadlines.
  • Increased platform maintainability by creating modular services, writing unit tests, and documenting data flows.
PostgreSQLPostgreSQL
GolangGolang
API
REST APIREST API
GormGorm
HubSpotHubSpot
UniqCast

Senior Backend Engineer

UniqCast
Telecommunications
Feb 2021 - Apr 2025 · 4y 2m

UniqCast offers IPTV/OTT/DVB video solutions for telecom operators worldwide. Marko played a key backend engineering role across several streaming projects.

  • Built high-performance video services with Go, supporting real-time HLS streaming through custom CDN infrastructure.
  • Reduced API response times by 40% using query optimization and Redis-based caching strategies.
  • Migrated legacy services from Node.js to Golang, creating a custom API framework and enhancing scalability.
  • Led real-time DRM encryption integration (FairPlay, Widevine), ensuring secure cross-device content delivery.
  • Resolved over 100 production incidents, improving observability with enhanced logging and custom tools.
JavaScriptJavaScript
DockerDocker
PostgreSQLPostgreSQL
RedisRedis
TypeScriptTypeScript
4+
Acquaint

Senior Software Engineer

Acquaint
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Sep 2019 - Feb 2021 · 1y 5m

Acquaint is a company focused on developing AI-driven data integration and analysis systems for enterprise applications. Marko was responsible for backend systems, DevOps tooling, and team mentoring.

  • Developed and maintained distributed Java-based microservices that handled real-time AI data integration pipelines.
  • Designed CI/CD workflows using Jenkins and Bash, significantly reducing deployment times across staging and production environments.
  • Deployed containerized systems on GCP and Oracle Cloud via Kubernetes, ensuring resilience and scalability.
  • Set up Prometheus and Grafana dashboards with custom alerts to monitor critical services and enhance system observability.
  • Implemented secure JWT-based login and refresh token management for API access control.
  • Managed asynchronous tasks using RabbitMQ between services, improving modularity and response times.
PostgreSQLPostgreSQL
JavaJava
JenkinsJenkins
Spring BootSpring Boot
HibernateHibernate
7+

Assessments

Engineering excellence

Marko’s overall performance in a 90-minute live technical assessment ranks in the top 15% of vetted Senior Backend Developers at Proxify.

Education

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Information Technology Engineering2014 - 2018

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