Stefan Pilz

Shopware & PHP Freelancer – My Services

I specialize in the following services:

Shopware Plugin Development

As an experienced expert in Shopware plugin development, I offer tailored solutions for your online store, whether you use Shopware 5 or 6. I not only develop new plugins customized to your specific needs but also handle the further development and optimization of existing plugins. With precise programming and in-depth knowledge of the Shopware system, I help make your e-commerce business more efficient and user-friendly. Benefit from my expertise and enhance your business with powerful plugins. Learn more...

Shopware Full-Service Development

From initial setup to ongoing optimization—I provide comprehensive support for your Shopware store. Whether you need custom plugin development, seamless migration from Shopware 5 to 6, performance optimization, or a custom theme, I ensure your Shopware shop runs smoothly, securely, and efficiently. With my expertise, you get a tailored e-commerce solution that meets your business needs.

Freelance PHP Symfony Developer

As a remote freelance PHP developer specializing in Symfony, I offer flexible, reliable, and high-quality PHP development services. With extensive experience and deep knowledge of Symfony, I am your ideal partner for creating custom web applications. Whether it's developing new applications or improving and expanding existing projects, I ensure that your Symfony projects are delivered on time and with the highest code quality.

Symfony API & Backend Development

Robust APIs and backends are the foundation of modern web applications. With deep expertise in Symfony, I build scalable and high-performance API solutions, custom backend applications, and integrations that seamlessly connect your Shopware store with external services like ERP, CRM, or payment providers.

About Me

Passionate PHP Developer

I am a passionate PHP developer with extensive experience working with various web technologies, particularly Shopware and Symfony. Since I started programming, I have been fascinated by the endless possibilities it offers. I see every challenge as an opportunity to expand my skills and develop innovative solutions that meet my clients' needs.

Committed to Quality and Precision

I place great importance on precision and quality in my work. I firmly believe that well-written code is the foundation for successful and sustainable projects. That’s why I always strive to deliver clean, efficient, and well-structured code. As a freelancer, I value the flexibility and diversity of the projects I work on and look forward to contributing to the success of your project as well.

Professional Career

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet

2021 - To this day

Freelance PHP Developer

Relocation to Cyprus and Founding of Stefan Pilz Ltd. to Kickstart My Freelance Career.

2021 - To this day

2017 - 2021

PHP Developer

Employed as a PHP Developer at IQ-optimize Software AG to further develop the in-house shop system.

2015 - 2017

Backend Entwickler PHP

Employed as a PHP Backend Developer at DISAGU (formerly a manufacturer of screen protectors) in Görlitz. My responsibilities included further developing the multishop system, developing a custom Product Information Management (PIM) system, and enhancing integrations with other marketplaces (e.g., Amazon, eBay). Challenge: managing approximately 3.5 million products.

2015 - 2017

2012 - 2015

Web Developer

Employed as a Web Developer at an agency. Typical tasks included creating websites based on Joomla and developing new online shops using xt-Commerce and later Shopware 3.5. The focus was primarily on pixel-perfect implementation of templates according to design specifications and setting up the CMS or online shop system.

Soft-Skills

Technical skills are not everything.

Solving Problems

Collaboration

Conscientiousness

Patience

Programming Experience

Previous associations that helped to gather experience

2005 - To this day

PHP

Turned My Hobby into My Dream Job. I started with PHP 4.x for my first personal website in my free time. Since then, a lot has changed—I have followed all the development stages of PHP and the Symfony framework and am still passionate about it, learning something new every day.

2005 - To this day

2009 - 2010

Java

Studies. During my studies, I wrote my first "Hello, World!" program in Java.

2008 - 2009

Haskell

Studies. During my studies, I wrote my first "Hello, World!" program in Haskell.

2008 - 2009

2002

VBA

Internship. My first "Hello, World!" in an Excel macro.

2000 - 2002

C/C++

Apprenticeship. During my apprenticeship, I wrote my first "Hello, World!" program in C. This was followed by many more programs in C and later in C++.

2000 - 2002

1997 - 1999

QBasic

Free Time. I wrote my first "Hello, World!" program in QBasic, followed by several other programs for personal use.