Available for work · Full-stack developer

Hello, I'm Hemi Lika

Full-Stack Developer · React & NestJS Engineer · End-to-End Product Builder

I build complete web products end to end — from database schema and REST APIs to polished UIs and production deploys.

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About Me

Full-stack developer from Tirana, Albania. I design, build, and ship complete web products.

My Approach

Four years deep in full-stack development, I've taken the projects on this site from database schema to React frontend to production deploy. I'm equally at home owning a feature inside a team — pairing on design, reviewing PRs, and shipping alongside other engineers.

Working across the whole stack keeps the architecture coherent and the iteration loop tight. Whether the role is full ownership or a focused slice on a larger team, I care about shipping something that actually works for users.

Experience

Four+ years across professional and freelance work — shipping production features end to end.

Full-Stack Developer — TeamSystem

May 2023 — Present · Tirana, Albania

  • Built and maintained production web applications end to end using React, TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL — owning features from database schema through API layer to UI.
  • Designed backend services following the CQRS pattern, separating write commands from read queries to keep complex business logic maintainable under load.
  • Developed responsive, accessible UIs in React + TypeScript, integrating GraphQL and REST APIs with TanStack Query and managing global state with Redux.
  • Raised unit and integration test coverage to 80%+ with Jest and Testing Library, and hardened GitHub Actions CI to block merges on coverage and test regressions.

Freelance Frontend Developer — Self-employed

2022 — 2023 · Tirana, Albania

  • Built responsive marketing sites and small web apps for local clients using HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript.
  • Started picking up React toward the end of this period, gradually moving from static pages to component-driven UIs.
  • Handled scoping, design feedback, and direct client communication alongside the build work.

Bachelor's in Information Technology — European University of Tirana

2021 — 2024 · Tirana, Albania

My Stack

The tools I reach for when shipping a full-stack product end to end — frontend, backend, database, and deploy.

Frontend

React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, shadcn/ui, Redux, TanStack Query

Backend

Node.js, NestJS, Express, REST APIs, GraphQL, Firebase, JWT / OAuth, Cron Jobs

Databases

PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firestore, Prisma, Redis

Testing

Jest, Testing Library, Vitest, Playwright, Postman

DevOps & Hosting

Docker, Vercel, Netlify, Firebase Hosting, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Grafana

Version Control

Git, GitHub, GitLab, Git Flow

Featured Projects

Three end-to-end products I built from database schema and backend APIs to UI and production deployment.

AutoMarket AL

Role-based marketplace for vehicles & auto parts

Marketplace for cars, motorcycles, and auto parts in Albania. Dealers get dedicated storefronts and promotion packages; individuals can post single listings with promotion options.

Stack: React, NestJS, Tailwind CSS, Prisma, Redux, TanStack Query, TypeScript

Live demo

Prime Optic

Eyewear store with Firebase backend

E-commerce platform for an optical retailer. Authenticated users can browse the catalog, manage carts, and place orders backed by Firestore.

Stack: React, Tailwind CSS, ShadCN, Firebase, TypeScript

Live demo

FanZone

Full-stack sports merchandise e-commerce

End-to-end e-commerce platform for sports fans — product catalog, cart, checkout, and order processing. Built from database schema to production deploy.

Stack: React, NestJS, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Material UI, Framer Motion, Resend

Live demo · Source

Get In Touch

Have a project in mind or just want to chat about technology? I'd love to hear from you.