Summary
Nikita Lesnikov is a Build Engineer with a decade of software experience and nearly five years focused on Python-based systems, spanning CLI tools, backend services, ETL pipelines, automation, and desktop apps. He has driven delivery both as the sole developer on time-sensitive projects and as a high-contributing team member who wrote over half a codebase for a five-person team. Practical and architecture-minded, he designed and implemented a RabbitMQ-backed redesign to improve a project’s structure and reliability. His roles across studios and engineering consultancies (Gaijin Entertainment, Playrix, EPAM) reflect strong release and build engineering chops in game and enterprise environments. Based in Belgrade, he combines deep engineering ownership with a curiosity for new technologies and a proven ability to absorb last-minute feature requests while still meeting deadlines.
10 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Applied Informatics, Bachelor's degree, Applied Informatics at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics