# Jim Maziashvili

> Jim Maziashvili is a Lead Backend Engineer at Identomat and security researcher based in Brussels. Explore his experience and current project, Amber.

Canonical page: https://jimweb.eu/

I build backend systems and web applications, and research the security behind them. Lead Backend Engineer at Identomat since July 2026. Based in Brussels.

## Current project: Amber

Amber is an interactive map of crime and public-safety incidents reported by Brussels news outlets. Explore reports by date, commune, incident type and location.

Role: Creator & developer. Status: In active development.

[Project details](https://jimweb.eu/projects/amber) · [Live Amber website](https://amberapp.eu/)

## Expertise

### Full-stack development

From the interface to the API behind it. I build and maintain web applications with JavaScript, PHP and Python, with a focus on performance and clear architecture.

Technologies and areas: JavaScript, Node.js, React, PHP, Python.

### Security research

Understanding how systems work, and where they break. My work includes vulnerability discovery, reverse engineering, API security and access-control reviews.

Technologies and areas: Reverse engineering, API security, RBAC, Incident response.

### Identity & public services

Secure integrations for government and financial clients. Experience with identity verification, single sign-on and the infrastructure behind public-sector services.

Technologies and areas: KYC, SAML, SSO, GovTech.

## Experience

### Identomat

Lead Backend Engineer · Jul 2026 — present · Brussels, Belgium

Lead Backend Engineer at Identomat since July 2026, following my full-stack development and security engineering role.

Technologies and areas: Backend engineering, Identity systems, Security.

[Company website](https://identomat.com)

### Identomat

Full-stack developer & security engineer · Jan 2023 — Jun 2026 · Tbilisi → Brussels

Built and maintained identity-verification microservices and integrations for government and financial clients. Addressed RBAC and API security issues, implemented SAML and two-factor authentication through Azure, and supported critical incidents.

Technologies and areas: Node.js, MongoDB, Redis, Docker, SAML, Azure, KYC.

[Company website](https://identomat.com)

### Biletebi.ge

Full-stack developer & reverse engineer · May 2022 · contract · Tbilisi, Georgia

Reverse engineered and repaired an internal Android ticket-scanning tool. Used disassembly and patching tools to diagnose issues in legacy code under time pressure.

Technologies and areas: Java, Kotlin, Frida, APKTool.

[Company website](https://biletebi.ge)

### Independent / Upwork

Full-stack developer · Jan — Dec 2022 · Remote · Tbilisi, Georgia

Delivered freelance projects spanning web applications, facial recognition, API design and system optimization for government and enterprise clients.

Technologies and areas: React, Python, Flask, Laravel, MySQL.

[Company website](https://upwork.com)

### Blueberry

Full-stack developer · Sep — Nov 2021 · Remote · New York, USA

Optimized legacy backend systems, integrated Stripe for financial operations, patched Express.js vulnerabilities and worked with mobile teams on API design.

Technologies and areas: Node.js, Express.js, Stripe, MongoDB.

[Company website](https://blueberrybank.com)

## Questions and answers

### What kind of work do you do?

I am a Lead Backend Engineer at Identomat, a role I have held since July 2026. My background spans full-stack web development, security research and identity integrations, including APIs, microservices, single sign-on, reverse engineering and digital services for government and financial clients.

### What are you building right now?

I am currently working on Amber at amberapp.eu: an interactive map of crime and public-safety incidents reported by Brussels news outlets, with filters for date, commune, incident type and location.

### Where are you based?

I am based in Brussels, Belgium, with previous experience in Tbilisi, Georgia and remote work for international teams.

### How can I get in touch?

Email me at me@jimweb.eu. You can also download my CV from this website for more information about my background.

## Contact

- Email: [me@jimweb.eu](mailto:me@jimweb.eu)
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
- [Download CV (PDF)](https://jimweb.eu/documents/jim-maziashvili-cv.pdf)