Ferencz Farkas
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Hi, I'm Ferenc. Frank works too.Senior Software Engineer & Architect

I design and build web applications, e-commerce platforms and backend systems — from complex legacy codebases to modern, scalable architectures.

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Senior Software Engineer & Architect
Ferencz FarkasAvailable for workBased in Oradea, ROGMT+2Scroll
01 / 07 — Philosophy

Good architecture doesn't eliminate complexity. It makes complexity manageable.

I don't believe good engineering is about using the latest technology, following architectural trends, or designing the most sophisticated system possible. It's about understanding the problem first.

After more than 20 years of building web applications, e-commerce platforms and complex backend systems — and spending years on the other side of the table as a CTO — I've learned that the best technical decisions sit somewhere between business needs, technical constraints and the people who have to work with the system every day.

I've worked with systems that evolved over many years, carrying layers of legacy, accumulated decisions and technical debt. I've also helped move those systems towards more modern architectures. That experience taught me that starting from scratch isn't always the right answer. Sometimes the best architecture is the one that lets an existing system evolve safely, step by step.

I'm an architect who still likes being close to the code. I enjoy understanding how things actually work, getting into difficult codebases and turning complicated problems into simpler, more manageable ones.

Technology changes constantly. The fundamentals don't.

Understand the problem. Make deliberate decisions. Build for change.

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Isometric render of a Google Cloud instance connected to on-prem servers
Cloud Infrastructure & MigrationCloud & InfrastructureView case study
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Build, test and deploy pipeline stages feeding into a cloud target
CI/CD & DevOpsDevOps & AutomationView case study
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A single monolithic block decomposing into a network of connected services
From Monolith to MicroservicesArchitectureView case study
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A legacy block of components streaming into a modern modular platform
Platform MigrationsPlatform EngineeringView case study
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Shopware storefront wired to ERP, PIM, CRM and marketplace integrations
E-commerce & System IntegrationsE-commerceView case study
03 / 07 — Services

How can I help?

S.01 — Web Architecture
Laptop with code beside a glowing architecture diagram linked to cloud, services, database and metrics blocks
Data flowing from products, content and customer data through embeddings and vector search and third-party AI services into an application with semantic search and AI recommendations
Laptop showing PHP code beside floating panels for AI analysis, an architecture overview, recommendations and a technical debt breakdown
Google Cloud service panel beside a glowing platform of GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud SQL and build blocks, with observability and cost optimization dashboards
Shopware storefront hub wired to ERP, PIM, CMS, payment, shipping, CRM, external API and analytics blocks
Engineer at a whiteboard mapping current state, options and a Google Cloud target state, with trade-offs, a phased recommendation and expected outcomes
Engineer fitting a glowing code piece into a puzzle wall, turning legacy code, performance issues and complex integrations into a stable system
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Web Architecture & Modernization

Helping teams evolve complex web applications without defaulting to a full rewrite. Architecture, scalability and technical debt — grounded in real-world engineering experience.

Web ArchitectureGoogle CloudE-commerceLegacy ModernizationKubernetesSystem IntegrationAI-Assisted EngineeringCI/CDShopwareData MigrationObservabilityTechnical Strategy
Ferencz Farkas at his desk with a laptop, resting his chin on his hand
04 / 07 — About me

Meet the engineer

I’m a software engineer and architect with 20+ years of experience building and evolving complex web systems. My background spans hands-on development, software architecture, cloud infrastructure and seven years as a CTO. Today, I work with teams that need experienced technical thinking without the overhead of a full-time hire.

You can call me Frank if it’s easier.

CTO2014–2022Led engineering teams and technology strategy while building and evolving complex web platforms, cloud infrastructure and development practices.
Senior Software Developer2022–PresentWorking hands-on with web and e-commerce systems, architecture, integrations, modernization and engineering practices for complex software platforms.
Independent Software Engineer & Technical ConsultantPresentHelping companies with focused architecture, cloud, modernization, AI-assisted engineering and complex software problems.
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Years of web engineering
Years as CTO
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Years in cloud & infrastructure
05 / 07 — Kind words

What people say

While Ferencz was CTO of Russmedia Tech, we worked closely on multiple projects, including on-premise to Cloud migrations, optimisations of the costs and efficiency of the existing infrastructure as well as introducing new technologies and building modern CI/CD solutions. I recommend Ferencz as a great leader and very talented engineer.

DevOps Engineer
Worked on the same team

Ferenc is a highly professional and dedicated person plus a reliable and hard-working manager who delivers results through a combination of broad market knowledge, deep technical expertise and a natural ability to deal with people.

CEO
Worked on the same team

Ferencz consistently demonstrated deep technical expertise, an eye for innovation, and a structured approach to complex challenges. He played a key role in shaping and executing our tech strategy, leading development teams with both clarity and passion.

Entrepreneur
Managed Ferencz directly

I have worked together with Ferencz on several projects, during the years. It has always been great, as Feri is a very dedicated person, knowing all the details of the projects and a very good teacher for his team.

Operations Manager
Worked on the same team

Even though we worked on different technology stacks, Ferenc’s technical leadership and impact across the organization were clearly visible. He played a key role in driving architectural modernization, fostering cross-team collaboration, and ensuring technical alignment with business goals.

Senior Web Developer
Worked on the same team
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07 / 07 — FAQ

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Available for work — 2026 / 2027

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