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MAXYM ZHILENKO
Junior Backend Engineer
📍 Kyiv, Ukraine 📞 [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) ✉️ [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) ✈️ @kingsneverdie18

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Motivated Computer Science student (2nd year) with a strong technical foundation in backend development, Object-
Oriented Programming (OOP), and software design principles (SOLID, SDLC, DDD). Experienced in engineering
backend services and REST APIs with Java (Spring Boot) and Python (Django, FastAPI, Flask). Efficient at leveraging
modern AI-assisted workflows (Claude, Codex, Antigravity, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development and problem-
solving. Strong communicator with practical teaching experience, looking for a Junior Backend Engineer role to
deliver robust production code.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, Luau
Backend & Frameworks: Spring Boot, Django, FastAPI, Flask, RESTful APIs, JDBC, Servlets, Apache Tomcat
Databases & Tools: PostgreSQL, Django ORM, Git, GitHub, Maven, JUnit 5, Postman
Engineering Concepts: OOP, SOLID Principles, SDLC, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Clean Architecture
AI & Productivity Tools: Claude, Codex, Antigravity, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT for code refactoring and architecture
analysis

WORK EXPERIENCE

Programming Instructor / IT Mentor Feb 2024 – Present
Tech Education Platforms
Teach core Python concepts, data structures (lists, dictionaries), and algorithmic thinking to teenagers and
students.
Instruct Roblox Studio (Luau script development) for youth, fostering computational logic and software
construction skills.
Demonstrate strong communication and mentoring capabilities, effectively explaining complex software concepts
and encouraging team collaboration.

KEY PROJECTS

Event Board Application Java / Backend
Tech Stack: Java 21, Spring Boot / Servlets, PostgreSQL, JDBC, JSP, Maven, JUnit 5
Architected a web application for event management, implementing server-side business logic and data
persistence.
Integrated PostgreSQL using raw JDBC for optimal query execution and session management.
Applied SOLID principles, MVC architecture, and automated testing with JUnit 5.

BMI Multi-Framework Hub Python / Backend
Tech Stack: Python, FastAPI, Django, Flask, Jinja2
Built and benchmarked modular backend micro-services utilizing multiple Python web frameworks.
Designed REST API endpoints for calculations, data validation, and template rendering.

E-Commerce Web Platform GoITeens Capstone Project
Tech Stack: Python, Django ORM, REST API, Async Operations
Developed backend routing, custom API endpoints, and user authorization mechanisms.

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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Computer Science (2nd Year) 2023 – Present
State University of Information and Communication Technologies (SUICT), Kyiv
Python Pro Certification (208 lessons / 312 hours) Nov 2025
GoITeens IT Academy

LANGUAGES

Ukrainian: Native | English: Intermediate / Upper-Intermediate (Technical documentation, daily written & verbal
communication)

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