Senior Full-Stack Engineer with 10+ years of experience building and maintaining large-scale WordPress and Gutenberg-based publishing platforms. Strong focus on frontend architecture, editor experience, and automated testing, with solid backend and DevOps experience. Proven track record working with enterprise media clients (NewsCorp) in fully remote, distributed teams across the US, UK, Australia, and the Middle East.

Core Skills

• Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Gutenberg, CSS
• Backend: PHP, Node.js, MySQL, MongoDB
• Testing: Cypress, Playwright, Jest
• DevOps / CI: GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Docker
• CMS / Platforms: WordPress VIP, Pantheon, WP Engine
• Other: Performance optimization, accessibility, video platforms (Brightcove)

Professional Experience

Full-Stack Engineer

X-Team · Remote

Dec 2023 - Present

• Worked on enterprise NewsCorp publishing systems built on WordPress and Gutenberg
• Developed and extended custom Gutenberg plugins, including a Live Coverage editor used by newsroom teams
• Improved editorial workflows by fixing critical bugs and delivering new editor features
• Designed and maintained end-to-end test suites using Cypress and Playwright
• Contributed to integration and unit testing across JavaScript and PHP codebases
• Collaborated closely with distributed teams following CI/CD best practices

Tech: React, Gutenberg, JavaScript, PHP, Cypress, Playwright, CircleCI

Frontend Engineer

XWP · Remote

Sep 2021 - Apr 2023

• Built custom Gutenberg blocks and frontend features for high-traffic WordPress sites
• Worked on NewsCorp projects, modernizing legacy CMS functionality inside WordPress
• Migrated PUG-based templates into WordPress PHP/JS templates for The Australian
• Developed reusable JavaScript applications shared across multiple media sites
• Built AMP templates and researched AMP support for a vertical video player
• Fixed bugs and added features to a Brightcove-based video player, including ad integration
• Conducted code reviews and contributed to performance optimization initiatives

Tech: WordPress VIP, Gutenberg, JavaScript, PHP, CSS, CircleCI, GitHub Actions

Full-Stack Web Developer

Symbiotica · Remote

Apr 2018 - Jul 2021

• Developed custom WordPress themes using ACF and bespoke layouts
• Built multilingual websites and optimized performance and loading times
• Recovered and secured hacked websites
• Set up and maintained AWS infrastructure (EC2, Apache/Nginx, MySQL, SSL)
• Configured domains and DNS for production environments
• Worked with WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and custom CMS solutions

Tech: WordPress, PHP, MySQL, AWS, JavaScript, CSS

Full-Stack Engineer

Connect · Novi Pazar

Feb 2009 - Apr 2018

• Designed and developed custom PHP-based CMS platforms for news, travel, and e-commerce websites
• Built and maintained hosting solutions (shared, VPS, dedicated servers)
• Integrated multiple third-party APIs (Facebook SDK, Namecheap, REST services)
• Developed a domain registration CMS for .rs domains, still in production at www.registracija.rs
• Migrated the system from SOAP to EPP protocol

Tech: PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, REST APIs