# Yuriy Derkach

Yuriy Derkach is a remote worker on Himalayas, Senior Android Developer at K4, based in Romania.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@yuriyderkach

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Senior Android developer with 7 years of commercial experience.
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| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Availability | Open to opportunities |
| Location | Romania |
| Authorized to work in | Romania |
| Job categories | Senior Android Engineer, Android Developer, Software Engineer, Technical Lead |
| Skills | Java, Kotlin, Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, MVVM, Firebase, Mockito, Espresso, Coroutines, RxJava, Dagger, AWS, Google Maps, Telegram, FFMPEG, Jira, JSON, XML, Viber, Junit, Toolkit, Firebase Crashlytics, Jetpack |

## What I'm looking for

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I am looking for a role that offers growth opportunities and innovative projects.
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## About

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As a Senior Android Developer with over 7 years of commercial experience, I have honed my skills in creating and supporting high-level business products across various domains. My expertise lies in utilizing Java and Kotlin to develop robust applications, ensuring seamless user experiences and efficient performance.

Throughout my career, I have successfully contributed to numerous projects, including banking applications and social networking platforms. My proficiency in modern Android development tools such as Jetpack Compose, MVVM architecture, and Firebase services has enabled me to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client expectations. I am passionate about solution architecture design, code quality, and continuous integration, which I believe are crucial for successful project outcomes.
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## Experience

### Senior Android Developer

K4. Apr 2024 - Jul 2024

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Developed a bank application enabling cryptocurrency sharing and wallet management. Involved in solution architecture design, coding, bug fixing, and CI/CD integration.
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Skills: Android-SDK, Kotlin, Jetpack-Compose, MVVM, Firebase, Mockito, Espresso, CI-CD, Code-Review

### Senior Android Developer

Diggis. Aug 2023 - Jan 2024

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Worked on a social network application for the fashion industry, focusing on architecture design, coding, and feature estimation.
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Skills: Android-SDK, Kotlin, Jetpack-Compose, MVVM, Firebase, Mockito, Espresso, Code-Review

### Senior Android Developer

GridDinamics. Nov 2021 - Jun 2023

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Developed applications for measuring brain health, integrating cognitive tests and AR technology. Responsible for architecture design and implementation.
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Skills: Android-SDK, Kotlin, Jetpack-Compose, MVVM, Firebase, Mockito, Espresso, AR, AWS

### Senior Android Developer

RockIt. Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

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Developed SOS applications for client and security agency communication, focusing on architecture design, coding, and team leadership.
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Skills: Android-SDK, Kotlin, MVVM, Firebase, AWS, Code-Review, Team-Leadership

### Middle Android Developer

AttractGroup. Dec 2017 - Jul 2020

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Contributed to the 'AREP' application for event creation and room booking, focusing on coding, bug fixing, and architecture design.
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Skills: Teamwork, Android-SDK, Java, Firebase, Google-Calendar, Code-Review, Architecture-Design

## Education

### Odessa State Environmental University

Diploma, Computer Programming/Web Programming. 2007 - 2010

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Achieved a diploma in Computer Programming/Web programming, specializing in software development and web technologies.
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### College of Computer Technologies

Diploma, System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management. 2003 - 2007

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Completed a diploma in System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management, focusing on the management of computer networks and systems.
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## Tech stack

- Gmail
- Android SDK
- Telegram
- FFMPEG
- Jira
- RxJava
- Java
- Kotlin
- JSON
- XML
- Google Maps
- Viber
- Firebase
- JUnit
- Mockito
- Toolkit
- Firebase Crashlytics
- Espresso
- Jetpack

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