Senior Backend Developer (php) | Fintech | highload

I am a Senior PHP developer with over 8 years of experience working with PHP-based technology stacks. Throughout my career, I have specialized in backend development, focusing on building scalable and efficient systems. I have worked extensively in domains such as fintech, gaming, online stores, and shopping mall infrastructure. My expertise includes working comfortably with databases and applying DevOps practices to improve development workflows and system reliability.

I have a strong background in designing and optimizing high-load systems, including microservices architectures and event-driven systems using technologies like Kafka and RabbitMQ. I am experienced in developing REST APIs and internal service integrations, ensuring fault tolerance, data consistency, and traceability in distributed environments. I am also skilled in automating merchant onboarding and payment routing logic to reduce manual operations and accelerate time-to-market.

My technical skills include PHP 7 and 8, Symfony and Laravel frameworks, Redis, Elasticsearch, ELK stack, MySQL, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, MongoDB, Docker, and testing tools such as Codeception and PHPUnit. I follow best practices including SOLID principles, Domain-Driven Design, and Agile methodologies like Scrum. I am comfortable working remotely and collaborating across distributed teams.

In my previous roles, I have contributed to improving code quality, system scalability, and monitoring using tools like Grafana and Prometheus. I have also mentored junior and mid-level developers, helping to improve team performance and codebase maintainability. I am passionate about continuous learning and sharing knowledge with my peers.

I am fluent in English and a native Russian speaker. I hold an Engineer's degree in Industrial Electronics from the Taganrog Technological Institute of Southern Federal University. I am currently based in Tbilisi, Georgia, and open to full-time or project-based remote opportunities that challenge my backend development skills and allow me to contribute to innovative fintech and high-load systems.