Senior Software Engineer | SaaS & API-First Architecture

I architect and deliver production-grade SaaS platforms, API-driven backend systems, and SwiftUI-based iOS applications. I also provide architectural and performance-focused engineering for WordPress and WooCommerce when they align with product strategy.

SaaS Architecture API-Driven Systems Scalable Infrastructure SwiftUI Cloud Platforms Performance Engineering WordPress WooCommerce

19+ Years

Building Production Systems

Experience 19+ years
Primary Focus SaaS · API-First · iOS
Delivery Scope Architecture to Production

Services

Product & System Development

SaaS Architecture & Platform Engineering

I lead SaaS platform architecture and own system evolution from domain modeling through reliable production delivery.

  • Architecture blueprint and modernization roadmap
  • Scalability, resiliency, and cost strategy
  • Technical debt reduction with measurable milestones
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API Engineering & Integration

I build API-first backend systems with clear contracts, secure authentication, and integration patterns that remain maintainable as complexity grows.

  • REST API design and versioning strategy
  • JWT and OAuth2 authentication and authorization
  • Third-party integrations and event-driven workflows
  • Background processing and operational automation
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iOS Development (SwiftUI)

I deliver production-grade iOS applications with a focus on architecture, performance, and release reliability.

  • Modular app architecture and state management
  • Performance profiling and stability hardening
  • App Store release management and lifecycle updates
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E-commerce & WordPress Solutions

WooCommerce Platform Engineering

I design WooCommerce implementations for teams that need reliable operations, custom business flows, and sustainable growth.

  • Payment and shipping integrations
  • Custom catalog, cart, and checkout flows
  • Performance and conversion-oriented optimization
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Custom WordPress Plugin Engineering

I build secure, maintainable plugins for business-critical capabilities that off-the-shelf tools cannot cover.

  • Plugin architecture and domain modeling
  • Security, permissions, and data integrity
  • Long-term compatibility and maintenance
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Performance & Reliability Optimization

I identify system bottlenecks, prioritize fixes by impact, and improve performance consistency in production.

  • Caching and CDN architecture
  • Database and application-layer optimization
  • Core Web Vitals, TTFB, and runtime monitoring
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Selected Projects

Projects where I owned architecture and delivery across SaaS, API-first, iOS, and commerce platforms.

SaaS WordPress

Ruul SaaS Operations Platform

I led architecture for Ruul's SaaS operations platform, defining domain boundaries and production workflows for reliable scale. This improved operational throughput and reduced platform friction as product usage grew.

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SaaS WordPress

Poimapper API-Driven Platform

I engineered an API-driven platform architecture for Poimapper, integrating data flows and backend services into a maintainable SaaS delivery model. This increased integration reliability and improved data processing consistency in production.

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iOS SwiftUI

ByteBreak iOS Application

I delivered ByteBreak as a SwiftUI-based iOS product with production-grade architecture, release discipline, and performance-focused iteration. This improved engagement consistency and enabled predictable feature delivery across app versions.

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WordPress

WeAreBrandex

I led the architecture and delivery of a high-performance WordPress platform for Brandex, including scalable content operations and production-ready deployment standards. This improved load performance and made ongoing publishing operations more scalable.

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E-commerce WooCommerce WordPress

Mother to Mother

I designed and delivered a WooCommerce marketplace architecture for maternal and baby products, with API integrations and scalable catalog operations. This reduced checkout friction and supported continued catalog growth.

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E-commerce WooCommerce WordPress

If It’s Carpet

I built an API-ready WooCommerce marketplace for carpets and woven products, focused on scalable search, catalog performance, and checkout reliability. This improved product discoverability and stabilized transaction flows as inventory expanded.

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Ali Cinaroglu

About

Senior Software Engineer with 19+ Years of Product and Platform Experience

I focus on clear architecture, predictable delivery, and long-term maintainability. I work remote-first, align engineering decisions with business outcomes, and build systems that scale predictably without unnecessary complexity.

7+ Apps iOS Releases
Production-Grade Reliability Standards
~35% Faster Measured Platform Gains

Frequently Asked Questions

I take on SaaS platform architecture, API-first backend modernization, iOS engineering, and commerce infrastructure projects where scalability and operational reliability are priorities.

Need senior engineering ownership for your next product phase?

Share your goals and constraints, and I will return with a clear architecture direction and a practical delivery plan.