Yevheniy

Yevheniy Ponomarenko
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ABOUT
PHP Developer with 5+ years of experience in backend development. Strong expertise in PHP and
Symfony, building REST APIs and scalable web applications. Experienced with MySQL, Redis,
RabbitMQ, Docker and Git. Focused on clean architecture, performance and reliable backend solutions.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• PHP: 7.4 / 8.x
• Symfony: 5.4/6.4
• E-commerce: Sylius
• Backend: RESTful APIs, API integration, asynchronous processing
• Search: Elasticsearch
• Databases: MySQL 8, PostgreSQL, database design, indexing, query optimization
• Messaging & Caching: RabbitMQ, Redis
• DevOps & Environment: Docker, Linux, deployment and debugging
• Version Control: Git, GitLab, branching, code reviews, CI
• Frontend Integration: Stimulus, jQuery, Webpack
• CMS: Pimcore

WORK EXPERIENCE
PHP Developer
Unifun – Telecommunications Services & Software Solutions 07/2024-02/2026
• Developed and maintained PHP backend services for telecom and VAS projects, implementing
business logic, service activation and subscription workflows.
• Developed REST/webhook integrations with external telecom systems and operator platforms,
processing callbacks and service events.
• Worked with SMS/telecom infrastructure, including Kannel, SMPP and operator integrations.
• Designed and optimized MySQL databases, including schema design, relationships, indexes and
SQL query optimization.
• Maintained and refactored legacy PHP code, improving performance, reliability and
maintainability.
• Used Linux, Nginx, Docker and Git/GitLab for development, debugging, deployment and
version control.
• Investigated production issues and performed root-cause analysis using application logs, database
queries and system tools.

PHP Developer
Efumo LLC – IT Consulting & Audit Services 02/2024 – 06/2025
• Developed and maintained PHP/Symfony backend applications, implementing new features and
extending existing functionality.
• Developed and maintained REST APIs and integrations between application components and
external systems.
• Worked on projects including Vivi.lv and Latvia's National Emergency Medical Service
(NMPD).
• Worked with databases, relationships, indexes, transactions and complex SQL queries.
• Implemented asynchronous processing and messaging using RabbitMQ.
• Collaborated with product managers through Jira, taking tasks from analysis and implementation
through testing and QA delivery.

Web Developer
Elart – Auto Parts E-commerce Store 03/2022 – 02/2024
• Developed and maintained a Sylius-based e-commerce application for an auto parts store using
PHP and Symfony.
• Extended Sylius functionality to implement business requirements and customize existing e-
commerce features.
• Worked with Sylius and Pimcore components, adapting the platform to project-specific
requirements.
• Developed and maintained backend functionality, working with business logic, data processing
and integrations.
• Worked with Elasticsearch for application search and data processing.
• Integrated backend functionality with frontend components using Stimulus, jQuery and
Webpack.
• Investigated and fixed bugs, performed debugging and refactoring of existing code.

EDUCATION
Kharkiv University
Degree: Specialist in Automated Control Systems (ACS)
Graduation Year: 2006