ALEXANDER LUKYANOV
@alexanderlukyanov
Senior Software Engineer specializing in scalable web platforms and e-commerce.
What I'm looking for
As a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Architect with over 10 years of experience, I have a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade web platforms and e-commerce ecosystems. My expertise lies in backend development using PHP and Python, as well as full-stack implementations with React and TypeScript. I am passionate about building scalable systems and automating complex workflows, which has allowed me to lead global engineering teams effectively.
Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented API-first, headless, and microservices-based solutions using Adobe Commerce, Symfony, and FastAPI. My commitment to improving development efficiency and performance optimization has enabled seamless system integrations in fast-paced, cross-functional environments. I take pride in mentoring junior developers and fostering a collaborative team culture that drives innovation and excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
E-Commerce Developer Lead
Rysun
Dec 2024 - Present (8 months)
Directed full PHP 8.3 upgrade and Adobe Commerce modernization projects, enforcing scalable, modular design patterns. Developed custom Python-based ETL services with FastAPI and SQLAlchemy for data migration from legacy platforms into Adobe Commerce.
Technical Architect
Adobe
Apr 2024 - Oct 2024 (6 months)
Delivered urgent stabilization of T-Mobile’s AEM storefront and headless Adobe Commerce infrastructure by enhancing GraphQL APIs. Diagnosed systemic issues in middleware integrations between Adobe Mesh, App Builder, and Amdocs, reducing incident volume.
Backend Technical Lead
Helen of Troy
May 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Managed backend teams across 10+ DTC e-commerce websites, spearheading transition to Adobe Commerce Cloud. Built and deployed Python-based FastAPI microservices supporting order orchestration, inventory sync, and marketing personalization.
Senior Technical Lead
Born Group
Mar 2018 - May 2022 (4 years 2 months)
Architected multi-region e-commerce platforms using Adobe Commerce with Redis/Varnish caching and MySQL backend. Upgraded front-end stacks with React and TypeScript, replacing legacy KnockoutJS implementations to improve maintainability.
Senior Software Engineer
Madwell
Aug 2017 - Mar 2018 (7 months)
Migrated multiple clients from Magento 1 to Magento 2, building custom themes using KnockoutJS, LESS, and TypeScript. Improved application performance using Blackfire and New Relic and automated build/deploy processes with Symfony CLI and Grunt.
Senior Software Engineer
Sweden Unlimited
Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year)
Led backend development for fashion e-commerce clients; implemented Redis and Varnish caching to reduce load times. Automated deployments using Capistrano and integrated RabbitMQ to manage async tasks such as order sync and notifications.
Technical Lead
Pixafy
Mar 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years 5 months)
Developed custom Vertex Tax integrations for Magento platforms, ensuring U.S. tax compliance across client stores. Built a Symfony-based private Composer registry to streamline internal PHP package management and version control.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Brooklyn College – City University of New York
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2009 - 2013
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Studied core computer science principles and programming.
Francisk Skorina Gomel State University
Bachelor of Science, Economical Cybernetics
2007 - 2011
Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Economical Cybernetics. Focused on economic principles and cybernetic systems.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Postman
Splunk
GitHub
Bitbucket
SonarQube
Kubernetes
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
Bitbucket Pipelines
NumPy
Pandas
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Shopify
Magento
Gmail
Node.js
Next.js
Symfony
Zend Framework
Databricks
Redis
JavaScript
PHP
RabbitMQ
FastAPI
SQLAlchemy
New Relic
GraphQL
Elasticsearch
Algolia
Capistrano
pytest
PHPUnit
dockerized
Zend
Kustomer
SQL
Workato
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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Skills
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