Rik Van Der Kemp

I am a purpose-driven Senior Software Engineer. Fancy words, maybe, but for me it means I like building useful things with a clear goal.

I help startups build products from scratch, and I support companies that need experienced extra hands. I’m especially useful in projects where software and infrastructure meet: backend systems, APIs, integrations, deployment setups, authentication, payments, queues, and DevOps.

I strongly believe in transparent communication, clear objectives, and pragmatic engineering. Simple where possible, robust where needed.

My experience ranges from infrastructure and DevOps to backend and full-stack software engineering. I mostly work with Symfony/PHP and Go, but I’m not religious about technology. The right tool depends on the project, the team, and the long-term goal.

Strong fit for: MVPs, SaaS platforms, backend/API development, Symfony/PHP and Go projects, integrations, Docker/server setups, and technical cleanup of existing systems.