About

Developer. Consultant. Co-founder.

I’m Pavel Ufimtsev. I help businesses and teams make technical decisions and turn them into working software. My background combines backend development, technical SEO, and the day-to-day responsibility of building and running products.

Pavel Ufimtsev

The short version

Building since 2012.

I’ve worked on marketplaces, e-commerce sites, SaaS products, directories, and telehealth platforms. Some projects start with a new idea. Others need someone to understand an existing system, fix what’s slowing it down, and make it easier to develop further.

Since 2023, I’ve led engineering at Pikadil, a deals platform I co-founded. I lead a small development team while staying hands-on with the backend, architecture, integrations, and infrastructure. Alongside that work, I take on consulting and development engagements for agencies and direct clients.

My technical SEO experience also shapes how I build. I consider how a website is crawled, indexed, and maintained alongside its data, performance, and user experience.

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How I think about the work

Understand the problem. Then build.

Before writing code, I want to understand what the business needs, who will use the system, and what constraints we’re working with. That helps me decide whether the right next step is a focused fix, an integration, or something new.

I look for solutions that are straightforward to operate and maintain. Clear data flows, reliable background jobs, and useful admin tools often matter as much as the features people see.

I use AI tools in development, including Claude Code and Cursor, to help with implementation, investigation, and testing. I remain responsible for the architecture, reviewing the code, and checking that the result solves the intended problem.

Working with me

Direct communication. Shared context.

You work directly with me, from the initial discussion through implementation. I explain trade-offs, raise questions early, and keep progress visible through clear written updates.

I can work alongside your existing developers, take ownership of a defined project, or support an agency under its own brand. I’m also open to full-time contract engagements of three to six months, with timing and scope agreed up front.

Based in Batumi, Georgia (UTC+4), I work remotely in English and Russian. We agree on meeting times and working overlap at the start of an engagement.

Tools and technologies

My core toolkit.

My core stack is PHP, Laravel, and MySQL. Depending on the project, I also work with:

  • Node.js / TypeScript
  • PostgreSQL
  • Redis / queues
  • React / Vue
  • WordPress / WooCommerce
  • Docker / AWS

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Have a project in mind?

Tell me what you’re building, what needs attention, or where your team could use support.

Prefer email? pavel@pavelcode.com