Maksym

MAKSYM KLYMENKO
J U N I OR P Y T H ON D E V E L OP E R
Backend Development | Django | DRF | SQL | API Integration

CONTACTS
Slovakia, Kosice (remote) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | Telegram | Linkedin | GitHub

SUMMARY
Motivated Junior Python Developer with nearly 1 year of commercial experience. Skilled in Python, Django, DRF,
SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL), and Git. Hands-on experience with clients and production releases.
Open to remote opportunities in Ukraine and Europe. English — B2.

TECH-SKILLS
Python | Django | Django REST Framework | SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) | NoSQL (Redis) | Docker |
Git (GitLab,GitHub) | GitLab CI/CD | AWS (EC2) | Nginx | Pytest | Postman | Linux (Ubuntu, Arch)

SOFT-SKILLS
Fluency in English (B2), Teamwork, Ability to Take Responsibility,
Initiative, Continuous Learning, Productive Communication with Clients

EXPERIENCE
Trainee Python Developer — Foxminded Software (January 2025 – Present)
Developed key features for an online platform, enabling junior specialists to connect with clients and join
project teams, streamlining project collaboration.
Collaborated with a team of 3 backend developers to design and implement system architecture, including
user registration, team creation, project management, application workflow, review features, and user profiles.
Took ownership of most backend API endpoints, implementing full CRUD functionality
Developed and improved over 27 backend API endpoints across multiple business modules, ensuring
reliability, scalability, and clean code
Reviewed, debugged, and refactored codebase to enhance clarity, maintainability, and overall performance.
Architected and implemented scalable database structures with Django ORM, defining explicit relationships
between users and teams, teams and projects, and users and projects.
Wrote and automated over 100 unit tests using PyTest, achieving 88%+ coverage for the code I wrote.
Tested and validated external APIs using Postman, with a focus on authentication workflows and error
response scenarios.
Documented over 80% of updates I implemented—covering API endpoints, architecture changes, and
deployment procedures—to ensure clear team communication and reduce onboarding time.
Standardized and optimized Docker Compose environments, reducing setup complexity and improving
productivity.
Integrated automated linting (Pylint) and unit testing (PyTest) into GitLab CI/CD pipelines, preventing bugs
before production releases and ensuring faster, more reliable deployments.
Provisioned AWS EC2 instance and configuring production server to enable first public deployment.

EDUCATION
Internship & Mentorship at Foxminded Software (2024–2025)
Self-Education and Online Courses (2022–Present)

LANGUAGES
Ukrainian - C2
English - B2