Summary
Ilya Levin is a Staff Software Engineer with 11 years of experience building and leading web engineering teams from full‑stack PHP development to staff‑level architecture at Lokalise. Based in Yekaterinburg, he has progressed through senior and lead roles across media and SaaS companies, consistently translating product needs into scalable backend systems. He focuses on bridging code and human outcomes, combining hands‑on implementation with team mentorship and cross‑functional collaboration. His background in fundamental computer science and a decade-long trajectory in PHP and web platforms give him deep practical expertise in delivering reliable, user-centered services. Notably, he moved from junior full‑stack work into leadership without leaving the codebase, keeping a strong developer mindset while shaping long-term technical direction.
11 years of coding experience