I am an enthusiastic Software Engineer with a solid background in the financial services industry, specializing in Java and Spring-based microservices architectures. Throughout my career, I have developed scalable and high-performance FinTech solutions, contributing to products used by millions of users worldwide. I strive to maintain a user-first mindset and ensure that the technical features I develop deliver significant value and enhance user experience. With experience working for international companies and startups alike, I am passionate about technological evolution and consultancy. My expertise spans across designing and implementing complex microservices, integrating with payment processors, and building innovative financial systems to educate and engage users. I enjoy collaborating closely with product owners and teams to align with strategic visions and deliver cutting-edge software solutions.

Cojocaru Alexandru

I am an enthusiastic Software Engineer with a solid background in the financial services industry, specializing in Java and Spring-based microservices architectures. Throughout my career, I have developed scalable and high-performance FinTech solutions, contributing to products used by millions of users worldwide. I strive to maintain a user-first mindset and ensure that the technical features I develop deliver significant value and enhance user experience. With experience working for international companies and startups alike, I am passionate about technological evolution and consultancy. My expertise spans across designing and implementing complex microservices, integrating with payment processors, and building innovative financial systems to educate and engage users. I enjoy collaborating closely with product owners and teams to align with strategic visions and deliver cutting-edge software solutions.

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I am an enthusiastic Software Engineer with a solid background in the financial services industry, specializing in Java and Spring-based microservices architectures. Throughout my career, I have developed scalable and high-performance FinTech solutions, contributing to products used by millions of users worldwide. I strive to maintain a user-first mindset and ensure that the technical features I develop deliver significant value and enhance user experience.

With experience working for international companies and startups alike, I am passionate about technological evolution and consultancy. My expertise spans across designing and implementing complex microservices, integrating with payment processors, and building innovative financial systems to educate and engage users. I enjoy collaborating closely with product owners and teams to align with strategic visions and deliver cutting-edge software solutions.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Java Software Engineer at Gohenry
February 1, 2021 - Present
Working as a Java Software Engineer contributing to building scalable, high-performance FinTech solutions focused on a debit card application for children’s financial literacy. Duties include architecting and implementing critical microservices for savings management, payment processing, and automated financial operations. Responsibilities also include integration with major payment processors such as Visa and MasterCard, designing backend job systems for allowances and tasks, developing a compound interest calculation service, and collaborating on gamification features to boost user engagement. The role emphasizes a user-first mindset and active contribution to product vision and experience.
Partner & Java Consultant at Uptime Technology
December 1, 2020 - Present
Co-founder and Java Consultant at a young consultancy startup focused on providing software consultancy services including web application design and development, troubleshooting and performance improvements for legacy applications, and conducting training and workshops on multiple technologies and frameworks. The company is passionate about technology and digital evolution and supports clients with short to long-term projects.
Java Developer at Deutsche Bank Global Technology
December 1, 2020 - August 21, 2025
Developed and maintained critical financial applications within Wealth Management and Credit Risk departments. Worked closely with traders integrating market data engines like Bloomberg, Reuters, and FIX protocol. Developed financial securities application handling high trading volumes, contributed to authentication and authorization solutions based on OpenID Connect, built financial trading web applications using Spring Cloud Netflix microservices architecture, and owned microservices for Fixed Income products. Also delivered a proof of concept for migrating projects to RedHat OpenShift cloud environment. Earlier work included developing Java web applications for bank client management in Credit Risk.

Education

Master’s Degree in Advanced Electronics Technology at Polytechnic University of Bucharest
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Engineering at Polytechnic University of Bucharest
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Java Bootcamp
November 1, 2015 - March 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services