Aleksandar is available for hire

Aleksandar Markovic

Verified Expert in Engineering

Front-end Developer

Location

Niš, Serbia

Toptal Member Since

September 27, 2021

Aleksandar is a team lead and senior front-end developer with 12+ years of experience using PHP, JavaScript, and Magento 2. He is a driven professional with a broad technical skillset and extreme attention to detail, able to multitask and juggle multiple pressing projects simultaneously, as his freelance experience confirms. Aleksandar is always on top of the latest trends and technologies, knowing how to improvise, troubleshoot, take ownership, and learn new skills on the job.

Magento JavaScript PHP CSS jQuery Magento 2 Tailwind CSS Magento API Magento Extension Development PhpStorm Magento 1 React Visual Studio Code (VS Code)Redux SQL

Portfolio

Batao E-commerce Experts

Adobe, Magento 2, JavaScript, PHP, Hyva Theme, CSS, Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js...

VAIMO

JavaScript, Commercetools, Contentful, Vue Storefront, PHP, Magento 2, CSS...

Syncit Group DOO

Alpine.js, Magento 2, JavaScript, PHP, Magento API...

Experience

JavaScript - 12 years PHP - 12 years CSS - 12 years Magento 2 - 9 years Tailwind CSS - 4 years Alpine.js - 4 years React - 3 years Redux - 2 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

PhpStorm, Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

The most amazing...

...projects I've built, tested, and implemented are custom themes for Magento 2 and stand-alone modules with payment and shipping modules.

Work Experience

Lead Developer

2023 - PRESENT

Batao E-commerce Experts

Led a team of six people, developing a custom theme and implementing custom functionalities.
Oversaw the planning and execution of Adobe Commerce (Magento) projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to the highest quality standards.
Spearheaded the development and customization of Hyva and Luma themes, enhancing site performance and user experience.

Technologies: Adobe, Magento 2, JavaScript, PHP, Hyva Theme, CSS, Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, React

Senior Adobe Commerce Front-end Developer

2022 - 2023

VAIMO

Worked on a project involving composable commerce.
Collaborated actively with team members to plan software development, define project boundaries, and establish the project's scope.
Developed integrations with API-driven 3rd-party systems.
Optimized web shop high-performance. Developed detailed work breakdown structure for analysis design and development activities.
Communicated often with clients. Provided technical support and troubleshooting for clients and end users.
Fixed bugs from existing websites and implemented enhancements that significantly improved performances.

Technologies: JavaScript, Commercetools, Contentful, Vue Storefront, PHP, Magento 2, CSS, Tailwind CSS, React

Senior Magento 2 Developer

2021 - 2022

Syncit Group DOO

Worked on complex Magento 2 theme and custom functionalities.
Worked on the implementation of custom API on category pages.
Implemented custom search functionality through custom API.

Technologies: Alpine.js, Magento 2, JavaScript, PHP, Magento API, Magento Extension Development, CSS, Tailwind CSS, React, Hyva Theme

Team Leader and Senior Front-end Developer

2012 - 2021

Younify DOO

Designed, built, tested, and implemented stand-alone modules for Magento 1 and Magento 2, implemented custom functionalities for various clients, and gained experience implementing third-party connections via API.
Managed a team of five people to achieve client requests.
Worked closely with other team members to coordinate software development and determine the project scope and limitations.

Technologies: JavaScript, PHP, Magento 2, Magento 1, CSS, Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, React, React Apollo, Redux, Magento API, Magento Extension Development, Hyva Theme

Freelance Web Developer

2010 - 2012

Freelance Web Developer

Performed web development using different technologies that include HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Implemented custom solutions for the clients, establishing ongoing communication.
Translated wireframes and PSDs into launch-ready, valid XHTML/CSS.
Created JavaScript widgets and provided custom implementation based on clients' requests.
Built eCommerce using WooCommerce and Magento, implementing a custom design.

Technologies: JavaScript, PHP, HTML, CSS, Magento 1

Experience

HOBO Hi-fi

A Magento 2 eCommerce web store for a Dutch-based company selling hi-fi systems.

I worked on a team of front-end and back-end developers and implemented custom modules and custom designs besides adopting the OneStepCheckout module.

Delfparts

A project for a Dutch-based company that sells car parts.

I led a team of front-end developers and implemented many functionalities and custom modules. I used the Hyva theme as the base Magento 2 theme achieved high Google Lighthouse scores.

Siux.rs

For this project, I implemented a custom Magento 2 theme, performed web store high-performance optimization, products and categories import, and developed custom modules based on the client's requests. I also conducted training sessions with the client.

Extreme Intimo

A project for a Serbian-based company specialized in cloth selling.

I led a team of front-end developers, implemented a custom theme and functionalities, worked on the loyalty system, and modified the custom checkout module and Claue theme.

Replay

https://www.replayjeans.com/

As an Adobe Commerce front-end developer, I led a 7-person team on a fashion industry project, utilizing the Hyva theme. My role involved direct communication with the client and overseeing the implementation of various services, ensuring a seamless user experience and project success.

Skillset

Languages

JavaScript, PHP, CSS, HTML, SQL

Frameworks

Tailwind CSS, Redux, Prototype Framework, Knockout (Knockout.js)

Libraries/APIs

jQuery, React

Platforms

Magento 2, Magento, Magento 1, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Magento API, Magento Extension Development, Commercetools, Contentful

Other

Hyva Theme, Alpine.js, Vue Storefront, Magento 2 Checkout

Tools

PhpStorm, React Apollo, Adobe

Certifications

JANUARY 2021 - JUNE 2025

Magento Certified Front-end Developer

Adobe

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