Никон

Alex Nikon
Senior Back-End Developer
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Location: Ukraine, Kyiv
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EXPERIENCE

12/2024 - 12/2025 Senior Back-End Developer
NuxGame
Remote ●​ Worked on developing a complex of multi-provider payment
integrations using technologies PHP and Laravel, including
card payments, donation flows, and API-based payments
gateway with advanced validations and security layers.
●​ Worked on designing and implementing end-to-end
transactions, workflows (payment initiation, callbacks,
webhooks), ensuring high reliability and consistency across
multiple financial providers.
●​ Optimized high-load payment processing systems in
crowdfunding/fintech environments, leveraging queues, Redis,
webhooks, and asynchronous API communication..

11/2015 - 11/2024 Senior Back-End Developer
Justcoded
Kharkiv, Ukraine ●​ Developed multiple Crowdfunding platforms, utilizing
technologies such as PHP, Laravel, Vue, MySQL, Postgres and
integrated payment providers.
●​ Worked on Fintech projects, including solutions for secure
payment processing and fund management, with experience in
Symfony, Laravel, Yii, and API integrations.
●​ Worked on E-commerce projects with various API integrations,
optimizing online stores for payment gateways, shipping
services, and inventory systems.

03/2015 - 10/2015 Middle Full Stack developer
Aurocraft, Kiev
Remote ●​ Created survey platforms for data collection and analysis using
PHP, Yii, jQuery, and MySQL.
●​ Developed promotional campaign systems, user engagement
tracking, and API integrations.
 ●​ Worked on election projects, building systems for voter
outreach, data management, and campaign coordination.

11/2014 - 02/2015 Junior Full Stack developer
DDI Development
Kharkiv, Ukraine ●​ Developed e-commerce platforms with API integrations for
payment gateways, inventory management, and shipping
services.
●​ Worked on projects for data collection and analytics,
implementing systems to gather, process, and visualize large
datasets for business insights.

06/2014 - 11/2014 Junior Full Stack developer
SmithySoft
Kharkiv, Ukraine ●​ Worked extensively with WordPress and Joomla, customizing
themes, plugins, and optimizing website performance.
●​ Developed and integrated solutions with Bitrix24, focusing on
CRM and business process automation.
●​ Experienced in building custom platforms using Yii, creating
scalable and secure web applications.

PROJECTS

NDA
Online platform for prime property lending and investing, providing access to high-quality
real estate opportunities with tax-free returns through our Innovative Finance ISA. The
project was powered by Yii2 and integrated with online payment and IFISA providers.

Technologies: Yii2, MySQL, API integrations (Goji, Autopilot, SendGrid etc.), Bootstrap,
jQuery etc.

NDA
Fintech project tailored for the Arab markets, offering customized financial solutions that
meet regional needs and regulations. The platform provided secure payment processing,
fund management, and integration with local financial institutions.

Technologies: Laravel, MySQL, API integrations (KYC, and Payment Providers), Bootstrap,
Vue etc.

NDA
Developed a donation platform to streamline fundraising for various causes, featuring
secure payment gateways and automated processes for donor ease and transparency.
Using PHP, Laravel, and Vue, the platform supported charitable organizations and
individuals in achieving their fundraising goals.
Technologies: Laravel, MySQL, API integrations (KYC, and Payment Providers), Bootstrap,
Vue etc.​

NDA
E-commerce project involving API integrations with payment gateways, shipping providers,
and inventory management systems to enhance functionality and user experience. The
platform was built using modern technologies to handle high traffic, secure transactions,
and provide an efficient shopping experience.

Technologies: Symfony, Postgres, API integrations (Payment providers, Shipping
providers), Bootstrap, Vue, Angular etc.​

NDA
Developed an escape room platform to enhance operational management and customer
experience, featuring online booking, real-time scheduling, and payment processing. The
system integrated APIs and modern web technologies to streamline bookings and
customer data management, ensuring a smooth experience for operators and players.

Technologies: Yii2, MySQL, API integrations (Payment providers), Bootstrap, jQuery
etc.

SUMMARY

Skilled Backend Developer with over 10 years of experience in building and maintaining
web applications. Proficient in PHP frameworks (Symfony, Laravel, Yii) and JavaScript
libraries (Node.js, Vue.js). Ability to architect, develop, and maintain complex backend
systems, integrate APIs, and work with various databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL,
MongoDB).

LANGUAGE

●​ Ukraine
●​ English B1
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SKILLS

Programming Skills:

●​ PHP 7/8
●​ Frameworks: Symfony, Laravel, Yii, CodeIgniter etc.

Additional skills:
●​ OOP,
●​ SOLID
●​ MVC
 ●​ Design patterns

Database management systems:

●​ MySQL
●​ PostgreSQL
●​ MongoDB

Version Control Systems:
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●​ GitHub
●​ BitBucket

3d-party Engines/ Frameworks:

●​ Native Javascript
●​ jQuery
●​ Vue
●​ Nodejs
●​ Angular

Development Tools:
●​ Docker
●​ Composer
●​ Git

Bug Tracking systems:
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●​ Redmine
●​ JIRA

Project Management Systems:

●​ Trello
●​ TeamWork​
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