Alexander Butaev

PHP Backend Developer — SYNTX.AI

• Backend development of AI-powered web applications using Laravel and PHP 8+
• Development and maintenance of REST APIs and third-party AI integrations
• Integration of external AI/ML services and automation tools
• Development and support of Telegram bot functionality
• Working with PostgreSQL, Redis, queues and background jobs
• Performance optimization and scaling of backend services
• Support and refactoring of existing legacy PHP modules
• Collaboration with frontend developers using Livewire / Alpine.js architecture

Tech stack: PHP 8.x, Laravel, PostgreSQL, Redis, REST API, Telegram API, Livewire, Alpine.js, Docker, Linux

Software Engineer — Databank (Legacy & Modern Projects)

• Development and maintenance of fintech and gambling platforms
• Integration of payment systems and cryptocurrency gateways
• Development of internal and external REST APIs
• Processing bets, wins, and financial transactions
• Integration with third-party services (payment providers, KYC/AML, mailing services)
• Cooperation with regulatory requirements
• Post-launch support and continuous feature development
• Working with legacy PHP 5.6 codebases

Tech stack: PHP 5.6 / 8.x, Yii 1.1, Laravel, PostgreSQL, REST API, Docker, Jenkins

Software Engineer — CODELEX

• Backend development using Laravel
• REST API development
• Unit and integration testing (TDD)
• Work with MySQL and PostgreSQL

Tech stack: PHP, Laravel, MySQL, PostgreSQL

Graphic Designer — AP Print

Long-term technical background in printing production and maintenance. Experience strengthened problem-solving skills and understanding of real-world business processes.