Valzon Islami
Available for work

Hi, I'm Valzon Islami

I'm a full-stack developer based in Pristina, Kosovo. I build web applications, APIs, and digital products with a focus on clean architecture, performance, and great user experiences.

My work spans from backend systems built with Node.js, NestJS, PHP, and C# / .NET to modern frontends crafted with React, Next.js, and TypeScript. I care about writing code that's maintainable, tested, and a pleasure to work with.

When I'm not coding, you'll find me exploring new technologies, contributing to open source, or building side projects that scratch a creative itch.

3+
Years Experience
10+
Projects
10+
Clients
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Valzon Islami
Currently Tech Lead & Full-Stack Engineer
Pristina, Kosovo

Skills

Tech stack

Tools and technologies I use to bring ideas to life.

Backend

Node.jsTypeScriptExpressNestJSC# / .NETPHPPythonREST APIsSwaggerClerkTwilio

Frontend

ReactVue.jsTypeScriptNext.jsTailwindHTML/CSS

Database & Cloud

PostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBPrismaRedisAWSAzure

CMS

WordPressHeadless CMSShopifyWooCommerce

DevOps

GitGitHubCI/CDAzure PipelinesGitHub ActionsDockerLinuxNginx

Craft

FigmaPostmanAgileTestingSEOPerformance

Projects

Selected work

A few things I've built that I'm proud of.

Deutsches Pflegehilfswerk

Live caregiving platform for the German market across iOS, Android, and web. Matching, onboarding, scheduling, and contract signing between caregivers, recipients, and agencies, on a TypeScript and Node backend I architected and built from scratch.

TypeScriptNodePrismaClerkDocuSealAzure
app.deutschespflegehilfswerk.de

DP CRM

Internal CRM I'm currently leading the build for, wired directly into the caregiving platform. Same TypeScript and Node stack as the main product, purpose-built for the operations and sales teams.

Tech LeadTypeScriptPrismaCRM
Internal tool · link not public

GjirafaMall

E-commerce marketplace across iOS, Android, and web: the largest online retailer in the Albanian-speaking region. Owned core backend services (notifications, commerce APIs, search integrations) during Gjirafa's scale-up years.

C# / .NETAzureNotificationsMobile
gjirafamall.com

EdokaMall

Bespoke WordPress theme for a multi-category Kosovan marketplace. Built to client spec with per-size stock, session cart, cash-on-delivery checkout, and full Albanian UX. Shipped and maintained via automated GitHub Actions CI/CD.

WordPressCustom ThemePHP
edokamall.com

Vigjilencë

Editorial WordPress theme commissioned for a classical pianist. Custom-built with a role-gated student portal, level-restricted recordings, a bento interests grid, and a multi-purpose contact form. Automated GitHub Actions CI/CD.

WordPressCustom ThemePHP
vigjilenceislami.com

Imran Demolli

Minimalist WordPress portfolio commissioned for photographer Imran Demolli. Custom theme with a project CPT, filterable grid, video support, and an elegant gallery lightbox, designed to put the work first. Automated GitHub Actions CI/CD.

WordPressCustom ThemePHP
imrandemolli.info

Services

What I offer

A few ways we can work together, from full-stack product builds to high-level technical guidance.

Full-stack Web Apps

End-to-end products on a TypeScript-first stack. Node and NestJS on the backend, React and Next.js on the frontend, wired up, deployed, and monitored.

  • Node.js, NestJS, Prisma, .NET / C#
  • React, Next.js, TypeScript
  • Auth, payments, integrations
  • Deployment + CI/CD

Backend & API Development

Robust, well-tested APIs and services your frontend or third-party clients can rely on. Solid schemas, clean contracts, no surprises.

  • REST & GraphQL APIs
  • Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB
  • Auth, RBAC, webhooks
  • Performance + observability

WordPress Websites

Custom WordPress themes and sites that stay fast and easy to edit, without plugin bloat or page-builder lock-in.

  • Custom themes from scratch
  • Block editor + ACF
  • WooCommerce setups
  • Automated deploys + caching

Tech Lead & Consulting

A senior voice for teams that need one. Architecture reviews, code audits, and technical direction, without the full-time overhead.

  • Architecture & code reviews
  • Roadmap + estimation
  • Team leadership
  • Technical due diligence

Got a project in mind? Let's talk about it.

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Experience

Where I've worked

2025 - Present

Deutsches Pflegehilfswerk

Dardania Chamber of E Health and Commerce L.L.C. · Pristina, Kosovo
2026 - Present

Tech Lead & Full-Stack Engineer

Leading technical direction for the caregiving platform and building its internal CRM. Setting architecture, mentoring the team, and shipping across the full stack.

2025 - 2026

Backend Engineer

Built the backend API for the caregiving platform from scratch with Node, TypeScript, Express, and Prisma. Auth via Clerk, contract e-signatures via DocuSeal, messaging via Twilio, Dockerised deploys on Azure Pipelines.

2023 - 2025

Gjirafa Inc

Pristina, Kosovo
2024 - 2025

Backend Developer

Owned the notifications backend for the GjirafaMall mobile app: push delivery, scheduling, and the pipelines behind them. Also shipped wider backend work across search, e-commerce, and media verticals.

2023 - 2024

Engineering Fellow

Engineering fellowship with production code from day one and senior mentorship alongside it. Shipped features across the stack and learned to operate real software at scale.

2021 - 2023

Freelance

Kosovo & Remote
2021 - 2023

Freelance Developer & IT Support

Built custom WordPress sites for small businesses, from landing pages to e-commerce. Handled the IT side too: servers, domains, email, and hands-on troubleshooting. First paid engineering experience.

Contact

Let's work together

Have a project in mind? I'm always open to new opportunities and interesting conversations.

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