Oleksii

Oleksii Melnyk
PHP Engineer

Ukraine · Remote
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SUMMARY

PHP developer with 10+ years of experience.

Over the last 5 years, I have focused mainly on REST APIs, microservices, complex integrations, fintech and
SaaS platforms.

Main stack: PHP 7.x - 8.x, Laravel, Symfony. If needed, I can handle frontend tasks (Angular, Vue).

I can translate business requirements into practical technical solutions, write maintainable code, and quickly get
up to speed with large legacy systems.

I also have a background in media publishing and advertising: website and online store development, layout,
JS.

I use AI-assisted development tools to speed up development, debugging, and code review while maintaining
control over the final implementation.
Comfortable working in international teams

SKILLS
Programming: PHP, JavaScript, Node.js
Frameworks: Laravel, Symfony, Yii, Yii2, Express
Databases & Search: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Sphinx
Backend: REST APIs, Microservices, Redis, RabbitMQ, queues, cron
DevOps & Cloud: Linux, Docker, Nginx, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), GitLab CI/CD
Tools & APIs: Composer, Telegram Bot API, Git, Cursor, Claude Code
Languages: Ukrainian (Native), Russian (Fluent), English (Upper-Intermediate / B2)

EXPERIENCE
SheepFish: PHP Engineer
Jan 2025 - Aug 2026
● Developed and maintained a fintech platform based on Laravel monolith and microservices
● Developed admin modules and extended existing business logic
● Worked on transaction processing, client onboarding, and currency exchange
● Implemented integrations for transaction screening, including AI and WorldCheck
● Worked with transaction states, business rules, and asynchronous processing
● Investigated and fixed issues across different parts of the platform
● Prepared detailed QA instructions for new features and changes
Stack: PHP, Laravel, MySQL, Mongo, Redis, RabbitMQ, Docker, REST API

Digicode: PHP/Node.js Engineer
Aug 2020 - Aug 2024
● Designed and developed REST APIs used by multiple internal services and client applications
● 2 years working on an iGaming project
● gaming backoffice consisting of 4 microservices built with Symfony and Laravel, including significant
legacy code
● Developed APIs and backend services using Node.js and Express
● Developed SaaS solutions using Node.js and the Kubernetes API (Google Cloud)
● Worked as a developer on internal company platforms: writing new functionality and integrations
● Developed large media resources and APIs for eHealth applications.
● Closely collaborated with clients in English
Stack: PHP, Laravel, Symfony, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, GCP, REST APIs, Git

Latifundist Media: PHP Engineer
Jan 2015 - Aug 2020
● Developed and maintained large agricultural media resources using Yii and Yii2
● Built new CMS modules and private Composer packages
● Performed a gradual migration of legacy projects to Yii2
● Analyzed business requirements and collaborated with editors and content teams
● Prepared technical specifications
● Developed Telegram bots and content parsers
● Developed interactive maps and auction lot functionality
Stack: PHP, Yii, Yii2, MySQL, Sphinx, Elasticsearch, Telegram Bot API, Nginx

Earlier Experience (Metastudio, Cartli, RIA Multimedia, Korovo): PHP / Full Stack Developer
2008 - 2015
● Developed a custom CMS for a web studio.
● Delivered 30+ websites covering both frontend and backend development
● Built online stores and e-commerce functionality
● Developed sites and stores using OpenCart, WordPress, Joomla, Magento, Bitrix
● Integrated SIP telephony into the call center operator admin panel
● Developed hotel booking functionality
Stack: PHP, JS, CSS, OpenCart, WordPress, Joomla, Magento, Bitrix, jQuery, MooTools, Prototype.js, Ext JS

EDUCATION
Vinnytsia National Technical University, Thermal Power Engineering