I’m a Python Backend Developer with 3+ years of hands-on experience building scalable APIs and integrations for fintech, SaaS, and messaging platforms. I specialize in asynchronous microservices using FastAPI and Python, delivering robust back-end services that scale for real-world workloads. I’ve reduced latency by 30% and sped up deployments by 60% through automation and well-architected CI/CD pipelines. I’m comfortable with PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, Nginx, and Linux-based deployments, and I’m fluent in English with native Ukrainian and proficient Russian. EU work eligibility and remote European opportunities are welcome.

Mykhailo Prokopiev

I’m a Python Backend Developer with 3+ years of hands-on experience building scalable APIs and integrations for fintech, SaaS, and messaging platforms. I specialize in asynchronous microservices using FastAPI and Python, delivering robust back-end services that scale for real-world workloads. I’ve reduced latency by 30% and sped up deployments by 60% through automation and well-architected CI/CD pipelines. I’m comfortable with PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, Nginx, and Linux-based deployments, and I’m fluent in English with native Ukrainian and proficient Russian. EU work eligibility and remote European opportunities are welcome.

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I’m a Python Backend Developer with 3+ years of hands-on experience building scalable APIs and integrations for fintech, SaaS, and messaging platforms. I specialize in asynchronous microservices using FastAPI and Python, delivering robust back-end services that scale for real-world workloads.

I’ve reduced latency by 30% and sped up deployments by 60% through automation and well-architected CI/CD pipelines. I’m comfortable with PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, Nginx, and Linux-based deployments, and I’m fluent in English with native Ukrainian and proficient Russian. EU work eligibility and remote European opportunities are welcome.

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Ukrainian
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English
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Russian
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Work Experience

Backend Developer at Ayma Tech
November 1, 2023 - Present
Built RESTful asynchronous APIs with FastAPI and Python for fintech, SaaS, and media platforms, supporting 10k+ daily operations. Achieved ~30% latency reductions through efficient request handling. Integrated PostgreSQL and Redis for caching to speed up queries. Implemented CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Migrated legacy monoliths to microservices with Docker, increasing scalability and maintainability. Configured Nginx reverse proxy and SSL certificates for secure Linux VPS deployments. Containerized apps with Docker, added basic monitoring and logging for rapid incident resolution. Created Python scripts and CLI tools to automate deployments and ETL workflows.
Junior Backend Developer at Ayma Tech
October 1, 2023 - October 17, 2025
Developed Python-based Telegram bots with asynchronous APIs for media buying and functional tools, integrating third-party services for end-to-end delivery. Managed SQL database integrations and basic caching to enable real-time interactions in messaging apps. Automated deployment scripts, improving rollout efficiency in a fast-paced startup. Contributed to scalable API designs and third-party integrations.

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Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services