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Senior
Registration: 19.05.2025

Nikita Vovchenko

Specialization: Backend Developer
— I have been developing backend servers for various applications for about 7 years. — My experience includes building MVPs for small businesses from scratch, supporting complex enterprise systems, and restoring projects in critical condition.
— I have been developing backend servers for various applications for about 7 years. — My experience includes building MVPs for small businesses from scratch, supporting complex enterprise systems, and restoring projects in critical condition.

Skills

Python
Django
FastAPI
Celery
PyTest
MyPy
Docker
Docker Compose
CI/CD
RabbitMQ
TDD
Git

Work experience

Senior Python Developer
08.2022 - 04.2024 |Kintsugi
Django, Docker, Git, Python, RabbitMQ, PyTest, Asyncio, FastAPI
● Restored the project after a failed refactoring attempt by the previous customer team. ● Rewrote the project to a microservice architecture to enable scaling the SaaS platform Kintsugi business to any number of clients. ● Got the product to a production-ready state where Kintsugi started looking for customers. ● Implemented 90% auto-test coverage of key product features for reliable product performance. ● Implemented a set of SOPs to improve the efficiency of the development and testing teams. ● At the request of the security specialist: performed HIPAA compliance project satisfaction testing. Validated the security of PII storage. Fixed security vulnerabilities based on bot reports (Vanta Agent, etc). ● Prepared documentation of project architecture and functionality using Arch 42 template and C4 model.
Senior Python Developer
10.2021 - 10.2021 |NDA
Django, Docker, Git, Python, RabbitMQ, PyTest, Asyncio, FastAPI, MVP
● Agrocloud: Within the month, implemented the MVP of a field irrigation level control panel for a client. ● Bilim: Finalized the backend of the menstrual cycle mobile app. Implemented 100% test coverage. Automated updates. ● Ex Parte: Moved obsolete API to Databricks. Improved algorithms for analyzing patent documents. Increased test coverage by 20%. ● MadDevs: Worked on LMS solution for employees.
Senior Python Developer
10.2021 - 08.2022 |Swipey
Django, Docker, Git, Python, RabbitMQ, PyTest, Asyncio, FastAPI
● Developed the backend for Swipey mobile app dealing with fund transfer of thousands of malaysian users. ● Planned sprints, mentored and guided a small team of Junior developers. ● Implemented robust money transfer automation through integration with partner services. ● Implemented 80% test coverage to ensure application reliability and user money security. ● Configured update automation and application health monitoring system for business continuity.
Senior Python Developer
10.2021 - 09.2024 |Mad Devs
Django, Docker, Git, Python, RabbitMQ, PyTest, Asyncio, FastAPI
Worked on many diverse projects (outsource company, see experiences below). As additional responsibilities: ● Worked on improvements to the hiring and employee grading process. Conducted employee grading and recruitment interviews. ● Mentored and onboarded junior Python developers. Acted as manager on internal employee onboarding projects. ● Managed the internal python community. Facilitated meetings. Planned employee development events. Gave presentations. ● Participated in the company's rapid response team (see attachment).
Python Developer
07.2019 - 11.2019 |Bullsvsbears
Django, Docker, Git, Python, RabbitMQ, PyTest, Asyncio, FastAPI, MVP
● Implemented server (50%) with game logic and API for frontend. ● Got the project into production, which was 2 months overdue at the start of work. ● Closed the manager's responsibilities for communication with the client, drafting TOR and project life cycle.
Python Developer
07.2019 - 10.2021 |Otri
Django, Docker, Git, Python, RabbitMQ, PyTest, Asyncio, FastAPI, MVP
● Implemented 70% of all server side work for a mobile application. ● Released the product in production with 6000 users and daily revenue of ~1k usd / day. ● Closed the scope of work for 2 other developers who had personal emergencies. ● Integrated a partner lab that provides at-home testing services. ● Integrated payment systems CloudPayments and Yandex.Kassa, subscription system, and currency conversion. ● Implemented a basic algorithm for product recommendations based on nutrient information from analyses. ● Implemented reports in Slack.
Python Developer
07.2019 - 10.2021 |Evrone
Django, Docker, Git, Python, RabbitMQ, PyTest, Asyncio, FastAPI, MVP
● Worked on many diverse projects (outsource company, see experiences below). ● Participated in company's internal python communities.
Python Developer
09.2016 - 07.2019 |WWHW
Django, Docker, Git, Python, RabbitMQ, PyTest, Asyncio, FastAPI, MVP
● Mentored a few new python developers. ● Implemented over 30 parsers to aggregate event posters around the world. ● Implemented orchestration of parsers. ● Developed a web service for home delivery of groceries generating a shopping cart from past receipts. ● Developed a telegram bot for home delivery service. ● Developed a telegram bot to track weight. ● Implemented a service for issuing discounted travel tickets and integration with the city's transport system.

Educational background

Information Systems and Programming
St. Petersburg Technical College of Management and Commerce

Languages

EnglishUpper IntermediateRussianNative