During February 2026, Dmitry Zhukov developed a Next-Gen Search API for the 2gis/on-premise-helm-charts repository, focusing on enhanced configurability and deployment flexibility for on-premise environments. He leveraged Kubernetes and Helm to introduce autoscaling capabilities and improved logging, enabling operators to better observe and troubleshoot deployments. The work centered on updating the Helm chart to support new API versioning and advanced deployment settings, directly increasing search throughput and operational control. Using YAML for configuration, Dmitry’s contributions addressed the need for scalable, observable search infrastructure, demonstrating depth in DevOps practices and a clear understanding of deployment automation within Kubernetes-based systems.