Arifin Avicena

Backend-focused Software Engineer with 9 years of experience building e-commerce platforms, CMS solutions, APIs, automation systems, and third-party integrations. Strong expertise in PHP, Magento 2, Yii 2, MySQL, GraphQL, and REST APIs. Experienced in workflow automation, AI-powered solutions, performance optimization, and scalable backend architecture for business-critical applications.

Software Engineer at Schutze Web Engineering Pte. Ltd. (2024-07 – 2026-05)

• Developed and maintained multiple Contao-based web applications from initial architecture through production deployment, delivering custom modules, content elements, and business-specific functionality.
• Translated Figma designs into reusable Contao frontend modules and content elements using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, enabling maintainable and client-editable websites.
• Designed and implemented workflow automation systems integrating internal back-office platforms with third-party services, reducing manual administrative effort and improving operational efficiency.
• Built a Chrome extension and backend synchronization pipeline that automated data validation, form population, batch submission, status tracking, and email-based record synchronization across third-party platforms. Enabled administrators to process up to 10 records per operation while reducing manual processing time by approximately 10 minutes per workflow.
• Designed and implemented AI-powered solutions, including custom Contao features and chatbot integrations, to streamline client workflows and automate customer interactions.
• Developed web scraping and automation services that collected, transformed, and synchronized data across heterogeneous systems and third-party platforms.
• Developed custom JavaScript integrations and reusable frontend components across Contao and third-party SaaS platforms, extending platform capabilities and implementing client-specific workflows without modifying vendor-managed systems.
• Configured Docker-based development and deployment environments and implemented Google API integrations supporting analytics, marketing attribution, and location-based services.

Software Engineer (Backend) at ICUBE by SIRCLO (2021-02 – 2024-07)

• Developed and maintained large-scale Magento 2 e-commerce platforms focused on backend architecture, custom module development, and third-party integrations.
• Designed and implemented custom Magento 2 modules and integrations supporting payment workflows, business processes, and external system connectivity.
• Built and maintained integrations between Magento 2 and external systems, including payment gateways, Google Ads, and business-specific APIs.
• Developed GraphQL and REST APIs supporting frontend applications, third-party integrations, and business operations.
• Implemented automated Slack notification systems for operational monitoring and improved visibility into production issues.

Web Developer at ECC.CO.ID (2017-08 – 2021-02)

• Developed admin portals, business modules, and RESTful APIs for counseling, event management, career services, and job vacancy platforms using Yii 2 and MySQL.
• Optimized SQL queries and backend application logic, improving application performance and API response times.
• Replaced legacy iframe-based integrations with secure REST APIs, improving maintainability, security, and data consistency.
• Built internal operational tools and integrated backend services with custom frontend interfaces.
• Implemented face detection, face recognition, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) systems to strengthen user verification and access management.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver features from technical design through production deployment.

Bachelor's Degree in Information System – Universitas AMIKOM Yogyakarta (2013 – 2017)