Valerii Smoliakov
Full Stack Software Engineer at FireBear Studio
Batumi
Summary
Experienced Fullstack Software Engineer with 15+ years of expertise in software development, creating scalable SaaS solutions, and leading teams. Professional software engineer with a strong background in developing and deploying full-stack applications. Proven ability to deliver high-quality software solutions using JavaScript, PHP, React, Node.js, and SQL. Skilled in designing and implementing efficient import/export systems, seamlessly integrating with platforms like Shopify, Shopware 6, and BigCommerce. Effective collaborator within cross-functional teams, adaptable to evolving project requirements. Consistently drives impactful results through innovative problem-solving and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Team Lead. Architect. Full Stack Software Engineer
Fire Bear Studio
10.2020 - Current
- Led the creation of a successful SaaS solution for seamless data import/export across major e-commerce platforms, including Shopify, Shopware 6, and BigCommerce
- Responsible for guiding the product from initial planning stages through to market launch, while managing a development team and directly contributing as a full stack developer
- Project Leadership: Spearheaded end-to-end development of a robust import/export solution for diverse e-commerce platforms, managing all aspects from requirements gathering, architectural design, and sprint planning to final deployment
- Full Stack Development: Actively involved in hands-on coding and troubleshooting across the stack, working with technologies such as PHP, JavaScript (Vue.js and React), and Docker for both backend and frontend needs
- Team Management: Led a team of developers, coordinating task allocation, code reviews, and technical mentorship, ensuring the efficient and timely delivery of project milestones
- Platform Integrations: Developed and maintained integrations with Shopify, Shopware, BigCommerce, and Akeneo, supporting high-performance data import/export functions that handle large datasets
- Ongoing Support and Feature Expansion: Continuously enhance and support the SaaS product, implementing new features and optimizations based on user feedback and evolving industry standards
- Technical Highlights: Architected the data synchronization and transformation process to ensure high-speed, reliable import/export capabilities
- Integrated comprehensive error handling and logging to maintain data integrity and provide detailed reporting to end users
- Collaborated with stakeholders to prioritize feature requests, improving customer satisfaction and increasing platform adoption
- Links to Product: https://apps.shopify.com/improved-import-export
- Https://www.bigcommerce.com/apps/firebear-import-export-tool/
- Https://store.shopware.com/en/fireb81914862032m/improved-import-exportmass-actions.html
Team Leader. Architect. Full Stack Developer. Senior PHP Developer
kt.team (Komplizierte Technologien)
10.2015 - 10.2020
- Led a development team using Agile and Kanban methodologies
- Responsible for designing information systems, web projects, and web services
- Extensive hands-on experience in full stack web development
- Expertise in Object-Oriented Design (OOD), data structures, problem-solving, complexity analysis, debugging, and design patterns
- Familiar with Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and skilled in developing and consuming web services using REST, SOAP, XML, and WSDL
- API Integration: Implemented numerous third-party integrations via API
- Frontend Development: Skilled in React.js and Vue.js, with experience in building user-friendly interfaces and complex frontends for high-traffic applications
- Developed marketplaces and dynamic web applications utilizing modern JavaScript frameworks and best practices
- Database Development & Management: Experienced with relational databases
- Advanced SQL Skills: Designed complex queries, stored procedures, triggers, joins, Common Table Expressions (CTEs), temporary tables, views, and user-defined functions using T-SQL
- Virtualization & Cloud Platforms: Experienced with Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- CI/CD & Development Tools: Developed custom features in Redmine using Ruby on Rails
- Recently focused on jBPM (JavaEE), implementing business processes for a large French logistics company and creating custom work items
- Familiar with Camunda BPM for business process management
- Additional Technical Skills: Linux/Unix Administration: Extensive knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, including Bash scripting, Crontab, AWK, and grep
- Magento Expertise: Experienced in migrating sites from Magento 1 to Magento 2
- Testing & TDD: Practiced in Test-Driven Development (TDD), including integration, unit, and API functional testing
- Key Projects and Achievements: Bottleneck Analysis & High-Load System Administration
Education
M.D. - Automation of Technological Processes
Togliatti State University
Russia, Togliatti 04.1999 - 01.2004
Skills
Core Technical Skills
Backend Development: PHP, Go (Golang), Java, Gin, Laravel, NestjsRESTful APIs, GraphQL, Advanced Authentication (JWT)Backend Architecture Design, Microservice StacksDatabase Administration, Performance Optimization, Profiling ApplicationsAsynchronous Task Handling, Schedule Management
Frontend Development: Vuejs, React, NextjsTailwind CSS, Material-UI, Vuetify, Ant DesignUser Interface Development, Dynamic and Responsive UIs
Full-Stack Development: API Development, Integration, and Design Web Application Development, Software Architecture
Development Tools and DevOps
CI/CD Automation, Continuous Deployment
Docker, Linux/Unix Administration
Bash Scripting, AWK, grep, Crontab
AWS S3, Cloud Solutions
Development Methodologies and Practices
Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), DRY Methodology
SOLID Principles, Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Version Control Systems (Git)
Specialized Platforms and Frameworks
Shopify, Shopware 6, Magento 1 & 2
RESTful Services, Advanced Go Techniques
Software Deployment, API Functional Testing
Testing and Optimization
Integration Testing, Unit Testing, Automated Testing, E2E testing
API Functional Testing, Testing and Debugging
Memory Leaks, Performance Bottlenecks, Database Performance
Leadership and Management
Team Supervision, Team Motivation, Coaching and Mentoring
Process Improvement, Problem-Solving
Operations Management, Project Management
General Skills
Adaptability and Flexibility, Time Management Abilities
Effective Communication, Team Building
Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking
Creative Problem-Solving
Tools and Software
JIRA, Confluence
Software Development Tools, Quality Assurance
Programming and Fundamentals
Java Development, JavaScript, HTML
Object-Oriented Programming, RESTful APIs, Software Engineering
Key Focus Areas
Performance Optimization, Security Best Practices
Agile Practices, DevOps Principles
Software Architecture, Full-Stack Development
Certification
Programming with Google Go
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Built a SaaS project from scratch, successfully launched it, and continue to maintain and support it.
- Developed countless websites, showcasing diverse functionality and design expertise.
- Contributed to the development of large-scale e-commerce platforms, ensuring robust functionality and seamless user experiences.
Affiliations
- Registered partner in the Shopware Partner Program.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkPart TimeLocation Preference
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsCareer advancementQuote
Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.
Steve Jobs
Languages
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Interests
Video games
Music producing
Cycling
Timeline
Programming with Google Go
11-2024
Learn TypeScript
11-2024
Concurrency in Go
11-2024
Getting Started with Go
11-2024
Introduction to Software Engineering (with Honors)
11-2024
Team Lead. Architect. Full Stack Software Engineer
Fire Bear Studio
10.2020 - Current
Team Leader. Architect. Full Stack Developer. Senior PHP Developer
kt.team (Komplizierte Technologien)
10.2015 - 10.2020
PHP programming
12-2014
Information technology in business management
12-2014
Java programming
11-2013
M.D. - Automation of Technological Processes
Togliatti State University
04.1999 - 01.2004