Maksym

MAKSYM DIDYK
Junior Python Backend Developer
Ukraine | Remote • [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) • github.com/kuzmynets • LinkedIn: Maksym Didyk
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Junior Python Backend Developer and Software Engineering student. Built the backends of two web applications with FastAPI and Firebase: REST API design, authentication (JWT, Firebase Auth), role-based access control, data validation and storage in Firestore, covered by pytest unit tests. QA background — I think about edge cases, invalid input and access rights while writing code. Looking for a first commercial role in backend development with Python.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Backend: Python, FastAPI, Pydantic, Uvicorn, REST API design, JWT, Firebase Authentication, role-based access control
Databases: Firebase/Firestore (Admin SDK), SQL, MySQL, SQLite
Testing: pytest (unit tests), Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, API and regression testing
Frontend (basic): JavaScript, React, HTML, CSS
Other languages: C#
Tools & Process: Git, GitHub, Jira, JetBrains IDEs, environment configuration (.env); Agile, Scrum, Kanban
PROJECTS
Small Business Management Web AppDiploma Project, 2026
Python, FastAPI, Pydantic, PyJWT, Firebase Admin SDK, Firestore, pytest, React
Code: Frontend | Backend
• Designed and implemented a REST API in FastAPI for managing businesses, clients, income/expense records and tasks, with summary financial metrics.
• Implemented registration, JWT-based authentication with session management, and role-based access for owner, admin and employee roles.
• Validated request and response data with Pydantic models; stored data in Firestore via the Firebase Admin SDK.
• Wrote unit tests with pytest; documented and checked endpoints with Swagger and Postman.
• Connected the API to a React frontend and debugged data inconsistencies across frontend, backend and database.

AirMarketCourse Project, 2025
Python, FastAPI, Firebase Authentication, Firebase Admin SDK, React
Code: Frontend | Backend
• Marketplace web app for buying and selling with real-time chat between users, favorites and an admin panel for listing moderation.
• Built a FastAPI backend with CRUD for listings, users and chats; authentication via Firebase (Google sign-in).
• Implemented a user/admin role system and a listing moderation workflow; tested REST routes in Postman and covered logic with unit tests.
EDUCATION
Khmelnytskyi National University2026 – present
Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering (in progress)
Khmelnytskyi Polytechnic College2022 – 2026
Junior Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering
LANGUAGES
Ukrainian: Native English: Intermediate (B1)