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Registration: 12.05.2026

Alexander Yurchenko

Specialization: PHP Backend Developer
— PHP Backend Developer with over 5 years of commercial experience in developing and maintaining web applications. — Core stack: PHP 7/8, Laravel, Symfony, MariaDB/PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, Elasticsearch, GitLab. — Worked on a B2B travel services booking system, corporate portals, internal accounting systems, and government-sector projects. — My responsibilities included backend development, API integrations, ERP/1C integration, search logic, legacy code refactoring, and support of existing projects. — I am considering PHP Backend Developer / PHP Developer positions with a focus on product development, service stability, and the evolution of backend solutions.
— PHP Backend Developer with over 5 years of commercial experience in developing and maintaining web applications. — Core stack: PHP 7/8, Laravel, Symfony, MariaDB/PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, Elasticsearch, GitLab. — Worked on a B2B travel services booking system, corporate portals, internal accounting systems, and government-sector projects. — My responsibilities included backend development, API integrations, ERP/1C integration, search logic, legacy code refactoring, and support of existing projects. — I am considering PHP Backend Developer / PHP Developer positions with a focus on product development, service stability, and the evolution of backend solutions.

Skills

PHP 7/8
JavaScript
Laravel
Symfony
WordPress
PostgreSQL
MariaDB
Docker
Zabbix
Linux
Git
PhpStorm
GitLab
Postman

Work experience

PHP Developer
11.2024 - 03.2026 |Russian Express Tour Operator
PHP 8, Laravel, MariaDB, Gitlab, Redis, Docker, ElastichSearch, PhpStorm, Ubuntu
● Developed and maintained a B2B travel services booking system for agencies and partners. ● Participated in expanding system functionality for new sales markets and B2B partners. ● Improved integrations with ERP/1C and internal services. ● Reworked part of the API communication from a polling-based model to a push-based model to reduce the number of requests to the 1C server. ● Extended the mechanism for refunds and transferring funds between orders. ● Optimized Elasticsearch: improved search logic and participated in splitting a shared index containing 15+ million documents into separate sections. ● Investigated production issues using Sentry data and bug reports: analyzed problems in ERP integrations and autocomplete, reproduced bugs, and implemented fixes. ● Participated in the gradual decomposition of a monolithic legacy application into internal and external packages.
Software developer
07.2023 - 08.2024 |WONE IT
PHP 8, MariaDB / PostgreSQL, Git (Azure, Gitlab, Gitea), JavaScript, Zabbix, Ubuntu, PhpStorm
● Participated in maintaining and developing internal accounting systems and external platforms. ● Developed new features for an employee absence tracking system. ● Maintained and improved the “Total Dictation” project. ● Configured Zabbix and monitoring integrations with web applications. ● Communicated with clients to clarify requirements, approve changes, and verify results. ● Improved business logic and maintained legacy projects.
Software engineer
07.2020 - 06.2023 |Software Product
PHP 7/8, Symfony, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Git (Gitlab), JavaScript, Sphinx, PhpStorm, Ubuntu
● Developed and maintained web applications for major Moscow IT projects, including KOS portals, Mayor’s Grants, Immortal Regiment, Public Chamber, and others. ● Integrated Symfony and WordPress projects with external APIs, including Zabbix and Dadata. ● Developed a Symfony bundle for sitemap generation with flexible configuration. ● Created an intermediate layer between Sphinx and the application to support advanced search functionality. ● Developed and refactored business logic based on client requirements. ● Maintained and improved legacy projects. ● Extended WordPress functionality without using third-party plugins.

Educational background

Information Systems and Technologies (Bachelor’s Degree)
2011 - 2016
NArFU — Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov

Languages

RussianNativeEnglishIntermediate