Ali Novruz

Ali Novruz

Backend Engineer

Baku, Azerbaijan

About Me

I am a backend-focused developer interested in building clean, scalable, and maintainable backend systems. I enjoy working on real-world problems, designing APIs, and thinking about architecture, data modeling, and system boundaries.

Experience

Backend Projects & Startup Work

2026 – Present
  • Built and maintained multiple backend-focused projects using Java and Spring Boot
  • Designed REST APIs, authentication flows, and database schemas
  • Focused on clean architecture, testing, and maintainability
  • Documented engineering decisions through detailed case studies

Hackathons & Competitive Projects

2024 – 2025
  • Participated in multiple hackathons focused on problem-solving and rapid prototyping
  • Worked under time constraints to deliver functional MVPs
  • Collaborated with teammates on backend logic, API design, and integrations

University Startup Competition – Winner (PixelSwift)

Late 2025
  • Co-founded PixelSwift, a no-code website builder project
  • Designed the backend architecture focusing on multi-tenancy and data isolation
  • Won startup competition in the university
  • Gained experience in presenting technical solutions and product vision

Focus Areas

Domain-Driven Design

Event-driven microservices

Observability (Prometheus/Grafana)

CI/CD automation

Currently

Currently, I am focused on building backend-oriented projects using Java and Spring Boot. I spend most of my time improving my understanding of API design, data modeling, and writing clean, testable, and maintainable code.

What I'm Looking For

  • Junior Backend Developer roles
  • Java / Spring Boot focused teams
  • Opportunities to work on real production systems
  • Remote or on-site positions
  • Teams that value clean code, mentorship, and learning

Tech Stack

Languages

JavaJavaKotlinKotlinGoGoTypeScriptTypeScript

Frameworks

Spring BootSpring BootSpring CloudSpring CloudHibernateHibernategRPCgRPC

Databases

PostgreSQLPostgreSQLMongoDBMongoDBRedisRedisElasticsearchElasticsearch

DevOps

DockerDockerKubernetesKubernetesAWSAWSGitHub ActionsGitHub Actions

Tools

KafkaKafkaRabbitMQRabbitMQGrafanaGrafanaPrometheusPrometheus

Education

Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC)

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

Sep 2024 - May 2028

Activities: Innoland Hackathon

JavaSpring FrameworkPostgreSQLREST APIsDockerGitSQLProblem Solving

EvoAcademy

Java Backend

Nov 2024 - May 2025
JavaSpring BootSpring FrameworkREST APIs

Licenses & Certifications

Junior Java Backend Certificate

EvoAcademy

Issued July 2025 · Expires Apr 2035
JavaSpring Framework

Get in Touch

Interested in working together? Feel free to reach out or download my CV.

alinovruz29@gmail.comDownload CV