ea.Ertuğrul Aydın
Front-facing view of a developer desk in a softly lit studio — illustrative workspace

Ertuğrul Aydın — Software Developer

Explore my experience
Java
JavaScript
PHP
Node.js
Based in the NetherlandsSCROLL TO EXPLOREPORTFOLIO / 2026

01 / THE PERSON BEHIND THE CODE

A little about me.

I’m a software developer with a full-stack background. I build, test and maintain web applications, working across frontend and backend — from new features to production releases.

I enjoy understanding how systems work, solving practical problems and learning new tools. Clear communication, thoughtful code reviews and taking responsibility are central to how I work.

02 / MY TOOLKIT

My toolkit.

01

Backend & APIs

JavaCore JavaSpring FrameworkPHPLaravelSymfonyNode.jsExpress.jsBlueriqObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)Model-View-Controller (MVC)REST APIsApplication Frameworks
02

Frontend & interfaces

JavaScriptECMAScriptTypeScriptReactNext.jsReact QueryChakra UIHTML / HTML5CSS / CSS3SCSSBootstrapjQueryAJAXXMLFullCalendarResponsive Web DesignWeb Design
03

Data & databases

SQLMySQLPostgreSQLMongoDBDatabase DevelopmentDatabases
04

Testing & quality

Unit TestingJUnitPHPUnitPostman
05

Delivery & infrastructure

GitGitHubJenkinsArtifactoryMavenTomcatCI/CDRelease ManagementWindows ServerServer ManagementKeycloakAlfresco
06

Engineering & teamwork

Agile MethodologiesScrumJiraMonoreposTurborepoVisual Studio CodeFull-Stack DevelopmentFrontend DevelopmentBack-End Web DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentApplication Development
07

CMS & commerce

StrapiE-CommerceSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)WordPressShopify

03 / THE JOURNEY

Experience.

Oct 2024 — PresentEmployer · Amsterdam

Present

Software Engineer

At , I work on at , an application developed partly with the low-code platform Blueriq and partly with Java and Spring Framework. My work covers frontend and backend development, resolving technical problems, testing and application maintenance. I also work on authentication and user management with Keycloak and document management with Alfresco.

My technical responsibilities include managing application environments on Windows Server, configuring and upgrading Apache Tomcat, and carrying out application and dependency upgrades. I contribute to release preparation, run builds and deployments through Jenkins, and use Artifactory to store and manage build artifacts and release versions. Within the release and CI/CD processes, I independently deploy new versions to production.

JavaSpring FrameworkObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)KeycloakBlueriqAgile MethodologiesJiraAlfrescoJenkinsArtifactoryRelease ManagementCI/CDMavenTomcatServer ManagementUnit TestingJUnitWindows ServerGitGitHub
Oct 2024 — Present · Client assignment

· Dutch Research CouncilPresent

Software Engineer · via

Client assignment through , working on the application.

Oct 2020 — Nov 2023Ankara, Türkiye · Remote

ON Software

Full Stack PHP Developer

Developed and maintained web applications with PHP and Laravel, mainly e-commerce solutions for medium-sized businesses in Türkiye. My work included frontend and backend development, database work, resolving technical problems and implementing functional improvements based on clients’ business needs.

PHPLaravelJavaScriptReactNext.jsSQLMySQLSCSSUnit TestingBootstrapjQueryPHPUnitModel-View-Controller (MVC)REST APIsWordPressShopify
Sep 2019 — Oct 2020Istanbul, Türkiye · Remote

TERA IT, Training & Consulting

Full Stack PHP Developer

Developed and maintained custom e-commerce applications with PHP, covering frontend and backend development, database work and functionality tailored to clients’ business needs. Built and configured WordPress websites and Shopify stores for small and medium-sized businesses, supporting their online presence through setup, customization and maintenance.

JavaScriptFull-Stack DevelopmentE-CommercePHPWordPressShopify
Jan 2017 — Jul 2019Türkiye · Remote

Freelance

Full Stack PHP & Shopify Developer

Developed web projects for small and medium-sized businesses, with a focus on e-commerce. Built WordPress websites and Shopify stores alongside custom PHP applications tailored to clients’ business needs. Delivered more than 50 WordPress projects and over 20 Shopify stores, from setup and customization to launch. Worked directly with clients to translate their requirements into practical web solutions.

PHPStrapiMySQLNode.jsReact QueryVisual Studio CodeREST APIsSQLMongoDBReactSCSSjQueryGitJavaScriptNext.jsAJAXPostmanTypeScriptGitHubLaravelWordPressShopify

EDUCATION

Make IT Work · Software Engineering

Hogeschool van Amsterdam

Apr — Oct 2024

B2 Dutch Certificate

Hogeschool van Amsterdam

Nov 2023 — Apr 2024

A2 Dutch Certificate

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Sep — Dec 2022

Bachelor’s degree · Psychological Counseling and Guidance

Kocaeli University

Aug 2010 — Jun 2014

04 / GIVING BACK

Volunteering.

Jun 2022 — Sep 2024Volunteer work

Freedom Combination

Full Stack Developer

As a volunteer full-stack developer, I worked in a team of volunteers on the Freedom Combination platform. I contributed to the application from the start, working on both frontend and backend. We used React, Next.js, TypeScript and Chakra UI for the frontend, and Node.js, Strapi and PostgreSQL for the backend, within a Turborepo monorepo. The project deepened my practical experience with React and Next.js and with building a complete web application as a team.

ReactNext.jsJavaScriptTypeScriptChakra UINode.jsStrapiPostgreSQLTurborepo
Visit the platform

05 / CONTACT

Let’s connect.

A project, a question, or a conversation.

Connect on LinkedIn
Let’s build something.

Your details are only used to respond to your message.