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Artem Babak
Senior Software Engineer
Rivne, Ukraine [открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация») [открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация») in/artemii-babak

SUMMARY
Senior / Lead Software Engineer with 12+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable, high-performance web applications and distributed
systems. Extensive expertise in PHP ecosystems, a strong foundation in object-oriented programming and clean architecture principles. Experienced
in designing event-driven architecture and building loosely coupled, maintainable systems that support business growth and operational scalability.

Passionate about collaborating within cross-functional teams to build high-quality software that delivers real business value. Strong advocate of clean,
maintainable code and lean engineering principles, promoting coding standards, best practices, and continuous improvement. Committed to fostering
a culture of shared ownership, constructive feedback, and technical excellence.

Beyond my core expertise in PHP, I’m enthusiastic about exploring and applying other technologies such as Python and Go to broaden architectural
perspectives and choose the right tool for each problem. I enjoy continuously expanding my technical toolkit and adapting to evolving engineering
challenges.

SKILLS
Languages: PHP, JavaScript, Python, Go, Rust
Frameworks: Laravel, Magento 2, Vue.js, Inertia.js, Livewire, Tailwind, Bootstrap
Architecture: Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), RESTful APIs, Distributed Systems, Asynchronous Processing
Messaging: Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Event Streaming, Message Queues, Webhooks
Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda), Heroku, Docker, CI/CD, Git, Bitbucket, Pepilines
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Redis
Engineering Practices: OOP, SOLID Principles, Clean Code, Design Patterns, Code Reviews, Technical Leadership, Agile/Scrum

EXPERIENCE
Senior Software Engineer
Cityfibre​ Jun 2022—Feb 2026, Remote
•​Designed and implemented scalable Laravel-based backend systems supporting high-volume production traffic
•​Architected and maintained event-driven microservices using Kafka for asynchronous communication and data consistency
•​Built and deployed AWS Lambda functions (Python) for serverless processing and event orchestration
•​Built integrations using event-driven patterns, synchronizing customer and operational data between Laravel microservices and Salesforce
•​Migrated monolithic components into loosely coupled microservices
•​Designed fault-tolerant, resilient messaging workflows with retry, dead-letter, and idempotency strategies

Senior / Lead Software Engineer
Amorelie​ Jul 2014—Mar 2022, Remote
•​Led full migration from Magento 1 to Magento 2, including architecture redesign, data migration, custom module refactoring
•​Integrated multiple third-party services (payment gateways, shipping providers, ERP/CRM systems, marketing tools), improving operational efficiency
and automation
•​Managed and mentored a team, establishing coding standards, code review processes, and Agile delivery practices
•​Owned technical decision-making, sprint planning, and cross-team coordination with QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders
•​Improved platform performance, scalability, and checkout reliability

Junior / Intermediate Software Engineer
Freelance​ Aug 2012—Jun 2014, Remote
•​Developed and maintained backend systems using Laravel, Yii, and Drupal, delivering scalable and secure web applications
•​Designed and implemented RESTful APIs for web and third-party integrations
•​Built full-stack features including database schema design, backend logic, and frontend UI components
•​Worked directly with clients as a freelancer to gather requirements, define scope, and deliver custom solutions

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and Information Technology
National University of Water and Environmental Engineering • Rivne, Ukraine • 2012