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Paweł Piórkowski

Nysa, Poland; Remote

Summary

Adept Senior Backend Software Engineer with a proven track record at Volt.io, where I led the development of a core payment processing application. Skilled in PHP, Symfony, and AWS, I excel in leadership and teamwork, consistently delivering innovative solutions and fostering knowledge sharing within the tech community.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior PHP Developer

IFX Payments LTD
Remote
05.2025 - Current

Tech Stack

PHP 8, Symfony 7.2, PostgreSQL, AWS (SQS, SNS, S3), Apache Kafka, CQRS, DDD, PHPUnit, Behat, Docker, Kubernetes, Sentry, and Microservices.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborated within a team dedicated to foreign exchange systems, ensuring efficient delivery of technical solutions.
  • Performed bug fixing to maintain system reliability and performance.
  • Developed and implemented new features to enhance platform functionality.
  • Refactored legacy code to improve maintainability and alignment with modern standards.
  • Supported the Tech Lead in designing and architecting new solutions to meet business needs.
  • Provided technical expertise to guide team decisions and improve development processes.
  • Prepared and prioritized tasks based on business requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals.

IT Specialist

Partner Sp z o.o
Głuchołazy
01.2025 - 04.2025

Techstack:

  • Windows Server
  • Linux
  • AWS (Amazon Web Services)
  • Insert Package (including SubiektGT)

Responsibilities:

  • Designed and developed a comprehensive IT infrastructure from the ground up, including network architecture.
  • Established a high-speed 10Gbps network standard to ensure efficient connectivity.
  • Configured and managed Windows Server environments for optimal performance and reliability.
  • Set up and maintained network devices to support organizational operations.
  • Prepared and configured workstations for employees across various departments.
  • Onboarded and trained employees on IT systems and tools to ensure seamless adoption.
  • Implemented robust network security measures to safeguard organizational data.
  • Migrated the company website to an internal server for improved control and performance.
  • Configured data synchronization with AWS cloud services for secure and scalable storage.
  • Installed and configured the Insert Package, including SubiektGT, to support business processes.
  • Created detailed technical documentation to support system maintenance and future upgrades.

Senior Backend Software Engineer

Volt.io
London
01.2023 - 12.2024

Tech Stack: PHP 8.3, Symfony 6.4 LTS, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS (SQS, SNS, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, Step Functions, EC2, CodeDeploy/Blue-Green), REST API, DDD, CQRS, RabbitMQ, Redis, Sentry, Grafana, New Relic, Microservices, Hexagonal Architecture, GitLab, PHPUnit, Codeception, Playwright, CI/CD.

Responsibilities:

  • Development & Maintenance: Responsible for the development and maintenance of the company’s core payment processing application and integrations with payment providers.
  • Feature Development: Designing and implementing new features while ensuring code quality and performance.
  • Testing & Quality Assurance: Writing and maintaining automated tests (unit, integration, acceptance) using PHPUnit, Codeception, and Playwright.
  • Bug Fixing & Refactoring: Identifying and resolving issues, optimizing performance, and improving existing codebases.
  • Code Reviews & Team Support: Conducting code reviews, mentoring developers, onboarding new team members, and providing technical support.
  • Deployment & Infrastructure: Managing code deployments using GitLab CI/CD and AWS services, ensuring stability through monitoring tools like Grafana, New Relic, and Sentry.
  • Agile & Project Management: Sprint planning, task preparation in Jira, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Technical Leadership: Acting as a Technical Leader for two teams and serving as a Maintenance Officer, ensuring smooth operation and long-term system stability.
  • Community & Knowledge Sharing: Participating in technical interviews, workshops, and conferences such as PHPers Summit Poznań (2023, 2024) and Boiling Frogs Wrocław (2023, 2024) as a staff member.

Senior Symfony Developer

CreateIT
Warsaw
01.2021 - 12.2022

Tech Stacks: PHP 7/8, SF 2.8/4.4/5.4, Docker, AWS (SQS, SNS, S3, RDS), MySQL, RestAPI, CQRS, RabbitMQ, Redis, ElasticSearch, Sentry, DataDog, NewRelic, Microservices, Frontend (JS/HTML/CSS/SASS/LESS), Commands, CRON, git.

Responsibilities: Development of new features, maintenance, bug fixing, code review, supporting other developers, code deploys, refactoring, planning, task refinement, and supporting the tech lead.

Projects: bikerent.com, nsid.com, wrenkitchens.com.

Senior Software Developer

Adcellero
Rzeszow
06.2019 - 12.2020

Tech Stacks: PHP 7, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Docker, Neo4j, Swift, Python, Microservices, Rest API, Symfony, Git.

Responsibilities: Creating an application from scratch for the company's client, application maintenance, development of projects, planning, and refinement tasks, attending to the hiring process as a technical recruiter, code deployments, and code reviews.

PHP Developer

FosterTravel.pl /Urlop.pl
Warsaw
10.2018 - 03.2019

Tech stack: PHP 5/7, Symfony 1.4/4, RestApi, JavaScript, MySQL, Docker, Vagrant.

Responsibilities: Working on the portal and backend panel, code development and deployment, refactoring, and maintenance.

PHP Developer

GMI Group
Gdansk
08.2018 - 10.2018

Tech Stack: PHP, Symfony, MySQL, REST API, Git, PHPUnit.

Responsibilities: Creation of an application for the company's client from Sweden.

Projects: strykfritt.se

PHP Symfony Developer

Aspello
Opole
04.2014 - 08.2018

Tech Stack: Git, Symfony 2/3/4, PHP 7, JS, jQuery, MySQL, Postgres, Docker, RestAPI.

Responsibilities: Creation of applications for the company's clients, attending to planning processes, and workshops with clients. Preparing documentation, tests, code deployments, and customer support.

Projects: SOS Kraków, SOS Wodociągi Pawłowice,

Education

Engineer - Computer Science

PANS
Nysa, Poland
09.2012

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Ownership
  • Teamwork

Languages

Polish
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Senior PHP Developer

IFX Payments LTD
05.2025 - Current

IT Specialist

Partner Sp z o.o
01.2025 - 04.2025

Senior Backend Software Engineer

Volt.io
01.2023 - 12.2024

Senior Symfony Developer

CreateIT
01.2021 - 12.2022

Senior Software Developer

Adcellero
06.2019 - 12.2020

PHP Developer

FosterTravel.pl /Urlop.pl
10.2018 - 03.2019

PHP Developer

GMI Group
08.2018 - 10.2018

PHP Symfony Developer

Aspello
04.2014 - 08.2018

Engineer - Computer Science

PANS
Paweł Piórkowski