Selahattin Acar

Back-End Developer & Software Builder

I build backend systems, API infrastructures, database-driven platforms and automation-focused software products. I enjoy working with modern technologies and turning real business needs into stable, scalable and maintainable systems.

About

I am a Back-End Developer based in Turkey, specializing in building server-side applications, robust API architectures, database management systems, and automated software tools. With solid experience in Linux server management, virtualization, and web infrastructure, I focus on turning complex business requirements into stable, scalable, and maintainable systems. I love learning new technologies and designing performant backend solutions.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

JavaScript Node.js Java Python PHP C C++ C# SQL

Backend

Node.js Express.js REST API SOAP API Laravel Framework Vanilla PHP .NET Core API Gateway Architecture Authentication / Authorization License Management Systems Modular Backend Architecture

Frontend / Mobile

Bootstrap Tailwind CSS React Native Flutter HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript

Database

PostgreSQL MySQL MariaDB MongoDB ElasticSearch SQL Optimization Local JSON Database systems

Server / Infrastructure

Linux Server Management VMware Virtualization Server virtualization Server Installation & Configuration Cloud & Server Management Deployment Pipelines PM2 Process Manager Nginx Web Server SSL Configuration

API & Integration

REST API Development SOAP API Integrations Multi-service API Gateway WhatsApp Business Integration Payment / License Gateway Integration Project Management Integrations ERP System Integrations

Professional Experience

Lead Back-End Developer & Architect — Acarfx Software Solutions

2022 - Present

Turkey (Remote)

Designing and building scalable backend architectures, multi-tenant SaaS infrastructures, custom API gateways, and automation tools. Implementing secure REST/SOAP API integrations, relational and non-relational database systems, and managing virtualized Linux environments.

  • Developed WebAS, a unified enterprise automation platform for cloud, license, and multi-service API management.
  • Built a high-performance custom PostgreSQL wrapper (@webas/ps) utilizing native schema definitions in Node.js.
  • Designed and implemented YOLOv11 OCR based automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) system with hardware relay controls.
  • Created custom ERP accounting and WhatsApp notification workflows handling periodic automated reports.

Full-Stack Developer — Freelance Geliştirici

2019 - Present

Turkey

Developed custom web applications, automation scripts, and database-driven desktop software. Integrating third-party APIs (payment systems, SMS, WhatsApp), managing server setup, PM2 process management, and configuring Nginx reverse proxies with SSL.

  • Successfully delivered complex modular forum systems and digital product/e-pin sales platforms.
  • Built local JSON database solutions for lightweight low-overhead desktop client operations.
  • Automated deployment processes reducing server maintenance overhead by 40%.

Projects

WebAS (webas.io)

Enterprise automation platform for cloud, licensing, API gateways, and multi-service management.

Node.js PostgreSQL API Gateway SOAP REST

DcAnaliz (dcanaliz.com)

AI-powered querying, research, and data analysis system for Discord environments.

Node.js Next.js PostgreSQL AI Querying Data Analysis

ALPR License Plate Recognition

AI-driven license plate recognition and automation gateway for gated communities and facilities.

Node.js MongoDB Electron Python YOLOv11 OCR

ForumX

A modern, fast forum engine featuring modular plugin systems and WhatsApp verification.

Node.js ElasticSearch PostgreSQL WhatsApp API Plugin Engine

WebAS Muhasebe

Cross-platform ERP and accounting software with automated WhatsApp reporting and government integration.

Node.js MySQL Next.js Electron.js WhatsApp API ERP

EpinX (epinx.net)

Digital product, license, and game e-pin distribution and e-commerce infrastructure.

Laravel PHP Node.js Express asjs-express

Av. Elif Narin Dursun (elifnarindursun.av.tr)

Modern corporate web application and content management system for Attorney Elif Narin Dursun.

Node.js Express MongoDB EJS Bootstrap

Av. Alperen Kılıç (alperenkilic.av.tr)

High-performance portfolio and client automation platform for Attorney Alperen Kılıç.

Node.js Express MongoDB EJS Tailwind CSS

Certifications

Computer Programming Certificate

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University - Continuous Education Center

Duration: 400 Hours
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