I’m Lithira Jayanaka, a passionate Full-Stack Developer from Sri Lanka with experience in MERN stack, Java, and RESTful APIs. I enjoy building scalable, user-friendly applications and solving real-world problems through code.
About
A bit more about how I build.
Building the future, one component at a time.
I’m Lithira Jayanaka, a passionate Full-Stack Developer from Sri Lanka with experience in MERN stack, Java, and RESTful APIs. I enjoy building scalable, user-friendly applications and solving real-world problems through code. I’m continuously learning new technologies and improving my skills, aiming to grow as a developer while contributing to meaningful and impactful projects in the tech industry.
My mission is to create digital experiences that are not just functional, but truly delightful - products users love and developers enjoy maintaining.
Writing maintainable, scalable code that stands the test of time.
Optimizing for speed and delivering smooth user experiences.
Working closely with teams to bring ideas to life.
Staying aligned with modern tools and best practices.
Tech Stack
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Spring Boot
Backend
Jakarta EE
Backend
RESTful APIs
Backend
JWT Authentication
Backend
OAuth 2.0
Backend
Express.js
Backend
JSP
Backend
API Integration
Backend
Microservices Architecture
Backend
MVC Pattern
Backend
Layered Pattern
Backend
Selected Work
A few builds showcasing full-stack development, payments, and real-time features.
Developed a production-ready travel booking platform using the MERN stack. Designed secure JWT-based authentication with role-based authorization and implemented booking lifecycle management alongside an admin dashboard. Integrated the Stripe API for secure online payment processing and deployed frontend and backend applications on Vercel.
Designed and developed a full-stack freelance marketplace tailored for Sri Lanka. Built RESTful APIs and containerized backend services using Docker. Implemented secure authentication using JWT and Google OAuth, integrated the PayHere payment gateway for subscription management, and developed real-time chat functionality using WebSocket.
Developed a cross-platform habit tracking mobile application for Android and iOS. Implemented Firebase Authentication with Google Sign-In, built Firestore-based real-time data synchronization, and used Zustand for scalable state management. Generated production-ready APK builds using EAS.
Developed a responsive web design for Crystal Sandes Hotel, ensuring a seamless user experience across all devices. Implemented modern UI/UX principles and optimized the site for performance and accessibility.
Journey
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2023 - Present
IJSE (Institute of Software Engineering)
2022
St. Aloysius' College
Testimonials
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“Lithira is highly dependable and consistently delivers clean, scalable solutions. He communicates clearly and takes ownership of features end-to-end.”
Engineering Mentor
Software Engineering
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind? Send a message and let’s discuss how we can work together.
I’m currently open to internship and junior software engineering opportunities, plus exciting freelance projects. Let’s talk.