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About Me
I’m a Staff Software Engineer at PayPal, where I lead the architecture and development of a cross-org React platform that powers every page of PayPal.com and Venmo.com. My work focuses on frontend architecture, design systems, accessibility, web performance, developer experience, and large-scale modernization.
Frontend Architect
I help teams build frontend foundations that scale across products, teams, and brands.
I love to help out in areas like:
- Design and implement frontend platforms that scale
- Performance reviews and strategies to improve Core Web Vitals
- Unbiased review of current processes and frontend tech
- Practical guidance for modern tech stacks
Solution Architect
I help teams design complete solutions that work well across frontend, backend, cloud, data, and integration layers.
My work in this area includes:
- end-to-end application and system design
- frontend and backend architecture
- API and service design
- database and data flow design
I’m especially effective when a project needs someone who can see the whole picture - not just one layer of the stack - and make sound decisions across the entire system.
Full-Stack Developer
I’ve spent much of my career building across both frontend and backend systems, and I’m comfortable going end to end when needed.
My experience includes work with:
- React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js
- .NET Core
- REST APIs
- SQL and backend services
- Azure and cloud-based systems
- testing, CI/CD, and release workflows
I’m hands-on, pragmatic, and comfortable working in complex environments where strong execution matters just as much as architecture.
Let’s talk
I’m open to interesting opportunities, consulting work, and challenging projects — especially around frontend platforms, design systems, performance, modernization, and full-stack architecture.
Email me at maxim.zhukov.dev@gmail.com with a short note about your project, role, or idea.