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Berlin, Germany

* Developed and executed integration tests and the resources they require in a form of customized terraform configurations for BI backends, ensuring stability and proactive issue resolution. Enhanced terraform flexibility supports swift, secure deployment of new BI installations, recently in Israel and UAE.* Strengthened backend infrastructure to meet strict security requirements, positioning the company for SOC 2 and PCI DSS compliance. Introduced key security measures like Kubernetes ESO and AWS S3 encryption policies, streamlining system resilience and compliance.* Took part in migration from proprietary tools to open-source alternatives for backend build, testing, and deployment. Paved the way for upcoming open-source project launch.* Engineered multiple external API methods for visualization backends. Laid groundwork for upcoming terraform provider for customer BI dashboards, offering unprecedented customization

Moscow, Russia

Backend Team Lead | Courier Delivery Platform * Guided and directed a team of five skilled backend developers, orchestrating the successful execution of highly anticipated projects.* Oversaw the scaling of the backend to handle a substantial load of 150k daily delivered orders, establishing a robust foundation for future expansion.* Revamped the incident management process, introducing comprehensive guidelines that empowered the team to proactively address incidents. This effort led to a remarkable 50% reduction in incident count.* Elevated documentation standards for our service and delivery platform, fostering better comprehension within the team and facilitating smoother onboarding for future members.

Moscow, Russia

Backend Developer | Courier Delivery Platform* Spearheaded backend development for pivotal delivery scenarios, contributing to 70% of completed orders.* Optimized routing algorithm, resulting in a 3-hour earlier daily dispatch start. This strategic improvement enhanced throughput and enabled efficient delivery of increased order volumes.* Led the development of an order return scenario by couriers. This intricate project required orchestration of multiple teams, project management skills, and was executed within a tight timeframe. The successful implementation markedly improved customer satisfaction with the order return process and enabled hassle-free returns for bulky goods.* Orchestrated the development of an electronic documents microservice, streamlining processes and reducing courier dispatch time from 15 to 3 minutes.* Played a pivotal role in evolving the backend architecture, facilitating swift implementation of new logistics scenarios.

Moscow, Russia

* Developed and designed microservices using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud as part of a significant banking project* Contributed to solution architecture, business requirements, domain models, and integrations with front-end, microservices, and external systems via REST, Kafka, and MQ* Participated in team coordination, meetings, demos, and task estimations

Moscow, Russia

* Designed and developed Java backend for critical software product* Engineered integrations via MQ, ESB, WS, aligning formats and schemas* Refactored and maintained legacy codebase for enhanced efficiency* Contributed to implementing load tests

Master'S Degree, Applied Mathematics

Bachelor'S Degree, Applied Mathematics