Yuliia

YULIIA TATARCHUK
Java Developer
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Dnipro, Ukraine | Remote-ready

SUMMARY
Java Developer with commercial and project experience building production-grade backends from scratch using
Spring Boot, Spring Security, and REST APIs. Delivered projects implementing JWT authentication,
integrating third-party services (RAWG, Dropbox, Telegram Bot API), containerizing applications with Docker,
and building microservices using Apache Kafka. Proven ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams in Agile
environments, make independent technical decisions, and communicate effectively in English, including
experience working with international clients, particularly gathering requirements and maintaining clear
communication. Brings strong analytical thinking, discipline, and attention to detail, shaped by 10+ years in
finance. Passionate about writing high-quality code and growing within a team.

SKILLS
Core: Java 17+, OOP, SOLID, DRY, TDD, Collections, Streams, Multithreading
Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA, JavaMailSender, Hibernate
APIs & Docs: Third-party API Integration, REST API, Swagger / OpenAPI
Databases: MySQL, H2, JDBC, JPA, Liquibase
Testing: JUnit 5, Mockito, Testcontainers
Tooling: Git, GitHub, Maven, Docker, Postman, MapStruct, Lombok
Messaging/Cloud: Apache Kafka (Producers, Consumers), AWS (fundamentals)
Other: Microservices (Synchronous & Asynchronous Communication, Event-Driven Architecture), HTML, CSS,
JavaScript

EXPERIENCE
Gamer's Diary (Video Game Catalog) — Java Developer Oct 2025 – Jun 2026
Freelance
• Integrated the RAWG API to eliminate manual data entry, giving users access to 500,000+ games
• Participated in feature and design discussions with a team of frontend, QA, DevOps, and UI/UX specialists
• Implemented JWT-based authentication and authorization
GitHub: Repository available upon request

Financial Notifier (Microservices Project) — Java Developer May 2026 – Jun 2026
Personal project
• Developed a Spring Boot microservices-based application that automates financial alerts using Apache Kafka
to decouple invoice processing logic from notification delivery
• Implemented user notifications using the Telegram Bot API
• Containerized and ran Apache Kafka with Docker to replicate a production-like environment
GitHub: https://github.com/YuliiaNisha/financial-notifier

Task Management App, REST API — Java Developer May 2025 – Oct 2025
Personal project
• Integrated Dropbox SDK; migrated from deprecated permanent tokens to refresh token flow
• Built an event-driven email notification system with HTML templates and dynamic value substitution
• Containerized the application with Docker and used Docker Compose to connect the app and MySQL
 • Implemented JWT authentication and role-based access control
GitHub: https://github.com/YuliiaNisha/task-management-project

Bookstore, REST API — Java Developer Jan 2025 – May 2025
Personal project
• Implemented CRUD operations and book search using JPA Specifications
• Configured JWT authentication and role-based access control
GitHub: https://github.com/YuliiaNisha/online-bookstore-project

Online Learning Platform (WordPress) — Developer Dec 2023 – Feb 2025
Freelance
• Independently configured the domain and HostIQ hosting, deployed the project to production
• Collaborated with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Diagnosed and resolved integration issues with a third-party plugin by collaborating with the plugin developer
• Integrated WooCommerce and LiqPay, implemented multilingual support for 3 languages and access control
to prevent account sharing

Private Tutor Oct 2020 – Jun 2026
Freelance
• Adapted teaching methods across diverse curricula (IB, GCSE, UK/EU Higher Education), developing strong
skills in breaking down complex concepts and communicating them clearly

Finance Manager and Accountant Jun 2013 – Dec 2024
Freelance
• Led digital transformation of reporting processes by transitioning manual workflows to online and software-
based submission platforms
• Reduced report preparation time by 30% by implementing Excel-based automated templates
• Managed multiple parallel projects while maintaining high accuracy under strict deadlines

EDUCATION
Mate Academy
Java course (OOP, Java, Spring, Hibernate) 2025 – 2026
Oles Honchar Dnipro National University
Postgraduate study in Economics 2013 – 2015
Bachelor/Specialist in Law 2009 – 2015
Bachelor/Master in International Economics (with honors) 2008 – 2013

ACHIEVEMENTS
• Featured among 17 Mate Academy graduates highlighted and recommended to companies by the
academy: View LinkedIn post
• Organized a networking event for Mate Academy students and graduates in Dnipro
• Freelance writer on Fiverr: worked for international clients, managed projects
• Head of Youth Department, Ukrainian Political Party: organized and coordinated
educational, networking, and community events
• Scored 190+ out of 200 on the ZNO (Ukrainian national university entrance examination)