Hi there! I’m a backend engineer with 12+ years of experience building and scaling high-load systems across GameDev, Real Estate, and Web3. I specialize in modern PHP (Symfony), microservices architecture, legacy modernization, and complex API integrations. I also have a strong track record in migrations, performance optimization, and delivering reliable backend platforms. I’m certified in secure coding and passionate about AI-assisted development. I’ve led AI workshops, improved engineering productivity, and implemented robust logging, caching, and observability practices. Based in Warsaw, Poland, I collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor colleagues to ship high-quality software.

Dzmitry Varushilo

Hi there! I’m a backend engineer with 12+ years of experience building and scaling high-load systems across GameDev, Real Estate, and Web3. I specialize in modern PHP (Symfony), microservices architecture, legacy modernization, and complex API integrations. I also have a strong track record in migrations, performance optimization, and delivering reliable backend platforms. I’m certified in secure coding and passionate about AI-assisted development. I’ve led AI workshops, improved engineering productivity, and implemented robust logging, caching, and observability practices. Based in Warsaw, Poland, I collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor colleagues to ship high-quality software.

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Hi there! I’m a backend engineer with 12+ years of experience building and scaling high-load systems across GameDev, Real Estate, and Web3. I specialize in modern PHP (Symfony), microservices architecture, legacy modernization, and complex API integrations. I also have a strong track record in migrations, performance optimization, and delivering reliable backend platforms. I’m certified in secure coding and passionate about AI-assisted development.

I’ve led AI workshops, improved engineering productivity, and implemented robust logging, caching, and observability practices. Based in Warsaw, Poland, I collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor colleagues to ship high-quality software.

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Language

English
Advanced
Polish
Intermediate
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Backend Software Developer at Guesty
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and maintained backend microservices in PHP, Java, and TypeScript for a large-scale Real Estate platform serving hundreds of thousands of property managers. Led critical components of Listings, Reservations, and Calendar synchronization. Maintained and improved payments/subscriptions systems (Stripe/PayPal). Improved logging, caching, and observability (Grafana/Kibana), reducing incident resolution time by ~40%. Served as AI Champion, leading AI work sessions and improving engineering productivity across teams.
Senior Backend Software Developer at Playtika
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023
Designed and developed backend services in PHP and Java for high-load gaming platforms with millions of daily active users. Built new microservices and decomposed legacy monoliths into scalable services. Improved performance and stability; delivered features for events, personalization, progression, and monetization. Collaborated with product and analytics teams; worked with Kafka and RabbitMQ for messaging.
Backend Software Developer at Techniksoft
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Built backend services in PHP and Java for high-load gaming platforms; decomposed legacy monoliths into microservices; improved performance, reliability, and deployment automation. Implemented event-driven architecture with Kafka/RabbitMQ; supported monitoring and CI/CD.
Backend Software Developer at Artezio
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Developed backend services in PHP/Java; contributed to large-scale projects; improved performance and stability; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver features in a timely manner.
Backend Software Developer at Teqniksoft
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Backend development work focusing on server-side logic, microservices and integration efforts (as listed in resume).

Education

Bachelor of Software Engineering at Belarusian National Technical University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013
Diploma in Software Information Technology at Gomel State Machine-Building College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Software Engineering at Belarusian National Technical University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2013
Diploma in Software Information Technology at Gomel State Machine‑Building College
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

Software Security Practitioner
January 1, 2022 - December 5, 2025
Application Security and Secure Coding Training in PHP
January 1, 2020 - December 5, 2025
MongoDB for Developers & DBAs
January 1, 2016 - December 5, 2025
Software Security Practitioner
January 1, 2022 - December 5, 2025
Application Security and Secure Coding Training course in "PHP"
January 1, 2020 - December 5, 2025
MongoDB for Developers & DBAs
January 1, 2016 - December 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services

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