Mykyta SoloviovBackend-Focused Software Engineer
Summary

Backend-focused engineer with experience building and launching a complete product alone.

Curious by nature, skilled at research, and quick to pick up new technologies.

Adaptable and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

Skills

Backend: Python (advanced), asyncio, FastAPI, Django, Django REST Framework, Flask, SQLAlchemy, Alembic, Pydantic, Celery (background tasks and scheduled jobs).

Backend Practices: API design, authentication and authorization (OAuth2, OIDC, JWT), dependency injection, database design, query optimization, caching strategies, rate limiting.

Databases & Caching: SQL, PostgreSQL, pgvector, MySQL, SQLite, Redis, MongoDB.

Cloud & Deployment: AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, ElastiCache), Hetzner, Cloudflare, Docker, Linux, GitHub Actions (CI/CD), NGINX, Gunicorn, Uvicorn.

Development & Testing: Git, uv, Ruff, pytest, unittest, Postman, Swagger.

AI & Automation: Claude API, Gemini API, Grok API, MCP servers, Claude Code, n8n.

Integrations & Monitoring: Stripe, Mailgun, Sentry, Healthchecks.io.

Frontend: HTML, CSS, HTMX, Jinja2, Django Template Language (DTL), Bootstrap.

iOS: Swift, SwiftUI, Swift Concurrency (async/await, actors), StoreKit 2 subscriptions, REST API integration (URLSession), Keychain.

Professional Experience
08/2026 – Present

Founder & Software Engineer

Reshta⁠
  • •Independently designed, built, and launched a private money tracker for iPhone, including its UI/UX, visual assets, native iOS app, and backend.
  • •Developed an asynchronous API with FastAPI, SQLAlchemy 2.0, PostgreSQL, and Redis, including JWT authentication.
  • •Built the iOS app with Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit, using SQLite and PowerSync for offline use and retry-safe cloud synchronization with automatic conflict resolution.
  • •Integrated StoreKit 2 subscriptions with Family Sharing and entitlement tracking to manage access to premium features.
  • •Automated builds and deployments using GitHub Actions, GHCR, AWS OIDC, and SSM.
    • 09/2025 – 08/2026

    Python Backend Developer

    EzTechTonic⁠
  • •Conducted technical research that led to a major project pivot, saving over $50K and avoiding potential legal issues.
  • •Identified and fixed a critical security vulnerability in the existing codebase.
  • •Built a SaaS backend for business process automation using FastAPI.
  • •Integrated the Claude API to provide AI assistance within the product.
  • •Built n8n integrations with bidirectional data synchronization.
  • •Implemented Stripe payments supporting subscriptions, invoicing, and user wallets.
    • 06/2025 – 09/2025

    Python Backend Developer

    Golden Wave Tech⁠
  • •Built a connectivity analysis system with Flask to detect and analyze IPv4, IPv6, and dual-stack client connectivity.
  • •Automated DNS A and AAAA record management through the Cloudflare API.
  • •Designed a PostgreSQL database for session tracking, connection logs, and user metadata.
  • •Implemented user authentication and restricted API access using API keys.
  • •Achieved 94% test coverage with unit and integration tests using pytest.
  • •Developed a responsive frontend with filtering, sorting, and data visualization.
    • 12/2023 – 06/2025

    Python Developer

    Freelance
  • •Built and maintained web applications and REST APIs with Django and FastAPI, following clean architecture and SOLID principles.
  • •Integrated Gemini and Stripe APIs and implemented background tasks with Celery.
  • •Developed responsive frontend interfaces using HTML, CSS, HTMX, and JavaScript.
  • •Wrote unit and integration tests using pytest and unittest.
  • •Deployed applications on AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront) and Hetzner, securing communication with SSL/TLS.
    • 09/2019 – 10/2022

    Senior 2D Artist

    Moon Active⁠

    Contributed to the International Monetization Art Team by creating promotional art for the game Coin Master, which drove significant revenue growth and increased player engagement.

    01/2010 – 09/2019

    Digital Artist

    Freelance⁠

    Created illustrations and character designs for advertising, books, magazines, and mobile games. Collaborated with top agencies such as Publicis Groupe, Leo Burnett, and Fedoriv, producing artwork for major brands including Honda, Bic, Kyivstar, and URGO.

    Courses and Certifications
    01/2026 – 01/2026

    Claude Code in Action

    Claude Code for software development (context management, hooks, MCP servers, and GitHub integration).
    12/2024 – 12/2024

    AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - AWS

    11/2023 – 12/2024

    Python Developer Program - Mate Academy

    Completed a 600-hour intensive Python developer training program.
    08/2023 – 11/2023

    CS50: Introduction to Computer Science - Harvard University

    Education
    09/2006 – 11/2012Simferopol, Ukraine

    Associate of Arts (AA) - Graphic Design

    Crimean Art College M. S. Samokysh
    Languages

    English - Upper-Intermediate (B2)

    Ukrainian - Native