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Ruslan Slipchenko
Senior Software Engineer | PHP / Backend
Czech Republic • Open to Remote or Hybrid (Prague/Brno/Ostrava) • [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») • [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)
Professional Summary
Senior Backend Engineer with 7+ years of experience building high-load SaaS platforms, distributed systems, and scalable backend architectures. Specialized in the PHP ecosystem (Symfony, Laravel, Yii2), asynchronous processing, and backend automation using Python for data extraction and integrations. Experienced in performance optimization, legacy system modernization, REST APIs, and production-grade system design in Agile environments. Actively integrates AI-powered developer tools — including GitHub Copilot / OpenAI Codex and Claude Agent — into daily engineering workflows to accelerate development and code quality. Additionally holds hands-on QA experience: manual testing, test automation with Robot Framework and Selenium, and REST API testing with Postman, which provides a broader perspective on software quality and delivery.
Core Skills
• Backend: PHP 5.6–8+, Laravel, Symfony, Yii2, Nette, Python
• Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, Vue.js, React
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, MS SQL, ClickHouse
• Messaging & Streaming: RabbitMQ, Kafka
• DevOps & Tools: Docker, Git, Linux, Jira, Grafana, AWS (S3)
• Testing: PHPUnit, Codeception, Robot Framework, Selenium WebDriver, Postman
• AI Tools: GitHub Copilot / OpenAI Codex, Claude Agent
• Architecture: REST API, microservices, MVC, modular monolith, high-load systems
• Engineering: DDD, SOLID, DRY, KISS, TDD, Code Review, Refactoring
• Ways of Working: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, CI/CD, cross-functional teamwork
Professional Experience
Software Engineer | NDA
Jun 2024 – Present | Remote
• Developed and maintained backend services for high-load production systems handling real-time data processing
• Delivered new business-critical features in Agile/Scrum environment
• Modernized legacy backend modules to improve maintainability, performance, and system reliability
• Collaborated with product and engineering teams to design scalable backend solutions
• Developed internal automation and data extraction tools using Python
• Implemented web scraping and data extraction solutions for third-party integrations
• Built custom data-processing algorithms for business automation
• Integrated AI coding assistants (OpenAI Codex, Claude Agent) into development workflows, improving delivery speed and code consistency
Backend Engineer | BINTIME IT Company
Oct 2021 – Mar 2024 | Kyiv, Ukraine
• Developed and maintained SaaS platform features using Yii2 and Symfony
• Designed and implemented scalable backend functionality aligned with business requirements
• Refactored legacy backend modules to improve maintainability, stability, and system reliability
• Worked with REST APIs, database integrations, and asynchronous backend processes
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum environment
• Participated in backend architecture improvements and feature delivery lifecycle
Software Engineer | Che IT Group
May 2021 – Oct 2021 | Chernihiv, Ukraine
• Developed an affiliate marketing platform with Laravel
• Improved backend performance and supported feature delivery
• Worked in an Agile environment with Jira-based task tracking
Software Developer | Animal ID Corporation
Aug 2019 – May 2021 | Remote
• Developed web platforms with Yii2 and Laravel
• Designed and developed REST APIs and microservices for product features
• Applied engineering practices such as TDD and DDD in a Scrum team
• Implemented AWS S3 integration for scalable image storage and media processing workflows
Backend Developer | ye.ua
Apr 2018 – Jul 2019 | Ukraine
• Worked on backend development with Yii2 and Laravel
• Handled database integration and feature implementation
Junior QA Engineer | SoftBistro
Oct 2017 – Mar 2018 | Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine
• Performed manual functional and regression testing of web applications
• Wrote test cases, checklists, and test documentation based on requirements and user scenarios
• Tested REST APIs using Postman: endpoint verification, data validation, request collections
• Developed and maintained automated tests using Robot Framework and Selenium WebDriver
• Logged and tracked defects in Jira; collaborated with developers to reproduce and resolve bugs
• Participated in Agile team ceremonies: planning, demos, and retrospectives
Education
Master's Degree in Computer Engineering — Khmelnytskyi National University
Languages
English — B1-B2, Czech — B1, Ukrainian — Native, Russian — Native