Hiring outside Europe means timezone gaps and GDPR headaches. Hiring within Western Europe often means paying premium rates for mid-level talent. I'm a senior Ruby on Rails and Next.js developer based in Bulgaria (EU member state), delivering Western European quality at competitive rates — with full CET timezone overlap and fluent English.
Looking for a reliable developer in Europe? Let's talk.Get the reliability and legal protections of hiring within the EU — combined with the technical depth of a senior full-stack developer with enterprise and freelance experience.
Bulgaria is a full EU member state. Your data stays within EU jurisdiction. No third-country data transfer agreements needed, no compliance headaches. I understand GDPR requirements and build applications with privacy by design from the start.
Bulgaria has one of the strongest developer talent pools in Eastern Europe. You get senior-level expertise — clean architecture, comprehensive testing, production-grade code — at rates significantly below Western European or US freelancers, without sacrificing quality.
Based in Central European Time (UTC+2), I share business hours with teams in Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, London, and overlap significantly with US East Coast. Real-time collaboration when you need it, async delivery when you don't.
No language barrier. Clear written communication in PRs, documentation, and Slack. Technical discussions, architecture decisions, and client-facing calls — all handled fluently. Your team won't notice I'm not in the same office.
I work remotely for Cisco through SoftServe — real enterprise distributed collaboration. On the side, I've built freelance projects including an e-commerce platform and a real estate agency app. I understand European business culture and the importance of delivering exactly what was agreed upon — on time.
Ruby on Rails backend, React/Next.js frontend, PostgreSQL databases, cloud deployment — one developer who handles the entire stack. No coordination overhead between separate frontend and backend contractors.
Modern technologies and tools I use to build high-quality solutions.
Structured approach to turning your ideas into reality.
A no-obligation video call to discuss your project, assess technical requirements, and determine if we're a good fit. I'm upfront about what I can and can't deliver.
A clear proposal with scope, timeline, milestones, and pricing. EU-standard invoicing, straightforward contract terms, and no hidden costs.
Work delivered in 1-2 week sprints with regular demos. You see progress constantly, provide feedback early, and course-correct before small issues become expensive problems.
Every feature is backed by automated tests. Code is reviewed against best practices before merge. Performance and security are validated before deployment.
Production deployment with zero-downtime strategies. Documentation handoff for your team. Ongoing maintenance and feature development available for long-term collaboration.