Klajdi Zmalaj

Tirana, Albania 1057 · Open to remote work

Klajdi Zmalaj

Software Developer

Full stack Developer with more than 8 years of experience building modern, high-performance web and mobile applications. Specialized in React.js, Next.js, and Node.js, with strong expertise in AWS (Lambda, AppSync, Amplify, DynamoDB) and infrastructure as code using Terraform. Adept at translating business needs into scalable, user-focused solutions and optimizing performance across platforms. Passionate about clean architecture, team collaboration, and delivering good products.

8+
Years of experience
5
Companies shipped for
3
Languages spoken

Experience

  1. entOS | USA

    Sep 2024Current

    Software developer ( Full time - Remote - USA, Massachusetts )

    Working on a TMS platform (G2Mint) for shipment and transportation sector, leveraging React for front-end development and GO, Rust & Node.js for backend services. Our infrastructure is on AWS, utilizing services like Lambda, AppSync, and DynamoDB, with Terraform for infrastructure as code (Iac Backend).

    • Worked on UI with React.js ReactQuery Amplify MUI & Redux
    • Worked on Iac-backend with Terraform & VTL/JS resolvers
    • Worked on backend AWS services (nodejs) on different Lambda functions
    • Integrated OpenSearch Service for indexing large data
    • Fixed problems on performance and rerenders across all UI
    • Worked with authentication (Cognito) and authorization (Permit.io)
  2. GTSS | Canada

    Jan 2024Sep 2024

    Software developer ( Remote - Canada )

    Sole developer of OFMJobs, a multi-tenant hiring and workforce platform for OnlyFans agencies, built end-to-end as a Turborepo/pnpm monorepo on Next.js 16 and Prisma/Postgres. Designed and implemented the entire stack myself, using tRPC API with org-scoped access control, Clerk auth, Stripe billing, a realtime WebSocket layer, a shared shadcn/Radix component library, and a fleet of PM2 managed cron and event-listener services running on a VPS.

    • Also built the full AI feature set (job post drafting, candidate scoring, automated skills-test grading, content moderation pipelines and a live AI roleplay chat assessment) plus the public marketing and SEO surface.
  3. Hinto Group | Italy

    Jan 2023Aug 2024

    Software developer ( Remote - Lombardy Italy )

    Developing and maintaining web applications using React.js, Next.js and React Native for mobile apps (small features and bugfixes).

    • Transformed Figma mock-ups into high-quality React code.
    • Ensuring optimal performance and a responsive design.
    • Worked for Italian brands a clients like : Aruba, Cesi, VilaTravallers, A2A, AlfioBardolla, Medas, MediaWorld
  4. Arkevo Group | Albania

    Sep 2021Nov 2022

    Front end developer ( Full time - Tirana )

    • Worked on a CRM project dedicated as full time Front End React.js
    • Was team lead for the front end part with skills in Ionic Framework, React.js, Jira, and Team Management
  5. Altech & PlaylogiQ | Albania & Spain

    Jun 2018Sep 2021

    Front end developer ( Full time - Tirana )

    React JS and Preact Developer for Sportbook Web Applications, Casino, CasinoLive, Poker, admin dashboard and game platforms. Skills: WebSocket, Tailwind CSS, Webpack, React.js, Docker, AWS

    • Worked and build from scratch front end of many betting skins
    • Integrated Backend REST and Socket data to front end UI
    • Maintained and developed requested features

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information and Technology

    University of Tirana