Taras K.
About Taras K.
Taras K. is a Senior Software Engineer currently employed at HitPay in Singapore since 2022. He has extensive experience in software development, system administration, and API integration, having previously worked at Upwork and Betastamp.
Work at HitPay
Currently, Taras K. serves as a Senior Software Engineer at HitPay, a company recognized for its innovative payment solutions. He joined the team in 2022 and has been instrumental in enhancing the company's software infrastructure. His role involves designing and implementing scalable back-end architectures, which support high-load systems, ensuring that the platform can handle significant traffic efficiently.
Previous Experience at Upwork
Taras K. worked as a Software Developer at Upwork from 2011 to 2015. During his four years in this remote position, he gained valuable experience in software development, contributing to various projects that required a high level of technical skill and adaptability. His time at Upwork laid the foundation for his future roles in software engineering.
Experience at Betastamp
From 2015 to 2016, Taras K. held the position of Senior Full-Stack Web Developer at Betastamp. In this role, he worked remotely for one year, focusing on both front-end and back-end development. His contributions helped enhance the company's web applications and improve user experience.
Education and Expertise
Taras K. studied Computer Science at the College of Communication, where he completed his undergraduate degree from 2011 to 2015. His education provided him with a strong foundation in software engineering principles. He possesses expertise in system administration for Unix-like environments and has a proven track record in integrating multiple third-party APIs, including various payment processors, to facilitate eCommerce transactions.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Taras K. specializes in designing scalable back-end architectures that can support high-load systems, capable of managing over one million hits per hour. He has contributed to the development of a versatile REST API that is open for external use, which enhances the integration capabilities of the platforms he has worked on. His technical skills include ensuring high availability and load balancing for web applications.