I’m Barbara Podbregar, a results-driven Full-Stack Software Engineer based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, with over 10 years in the tech industry. I specialize in building high-traffic backend services and internal tools, delivering end-to-end ownership of complex systems, and keeping a strong focus on reliability and scalable design. I’m known for practical problem solving, clear technical judgment, and a collaborative mindset that helps cross-functional teams ship quality software. In my recent roles at Nefta Ljubljana and Outfit7 (Ekipa2 subsidiary), I’ve led end-to-end development, optimized backend performance, and implemented robust CI/CD and testing practices. I’m passionate about clean architecture, data-driven decisions, and partnering with product and design teams to create delightful, maintainable software products.

Barbara Podbregar

I’m Barbara Podbregar, a results-driven Full-Stack Software Engineer based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, with over 10 years in the tech industry. I specialize in building high-traffic backend services and internal tools, delivering end-to-end ownership of complex systems, and keeping a strong focus on reliability and scalable design. I’m known for practical problem solving, clear technical judgment, and a collaborative mindset that helps cross-functional teams ship quality software. In my recent roles at Nefta Ljubljana and Outfit7 (Ekipa2 subsidiary), I’ve led end-to-end development, optimized backend performance, and implemented robust CI/CD and testing practices. I’m passionate about clean architecture, data-driven decisions, and partnering with product and design teams to create delightful, maintainable software products.

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I’m Barbara Podbregar, a results-driven Full-Stack Software Engineer based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, with over 10 years in the tech industry. I specialize in building high-traffic backend services and internal tools, delivering end-to-end ownership of complex systems, and keeping a strong focus on reliability and scalable design. I’m known for practical problem solving, clear technical judgment, and a collaborative mindset that helps cross-functional teams ship quality software.

In my recent roles at Nefta Ljubljana and Outfit7 (Ekipa2 subsidiary), I’ve led end-to-end development, optimized backend performance, and implemented robust CI/CD and testing practices. I’m passionate about clean architecture, data-driven decisions, and partnering with product and design teams to create delightful, maintainable software products.

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Language

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Work Experience

Full-Stack Software Engineer at Nefta Ljubljana
August 1, 2023 - March 1, 2026
Full-Stack Development: Owned end-to-end development of a client-facing Developer Hub (Angular/Node.js) with real-time event monitoring and automated SDK integration rules. Backend & Optimisation: Developed scalable services in TypeScript and Golang. Data Engineering: Built and orchestrated data pipelines using Golang and Airflow (Python), including GCP Pub/Sub messaging with BigQuery integration. Cloud Ops & Security: Managed serverless deployments via Cloud Run and Cloud Functions, ensuring secure data handling with GCP Secret Manager.
Full-Stack Software Engineer at Outfit7 (Ekipa2 subsidiary)
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2023
Full-Stack Development: End-to-end development of multiple internal web apps. Built responsive front-ends in Angular and robust backends in Java (Quarkus). Backend Engineering (Mobile Apps): Maintained and implemented critical backend functionalities for global mobile titles, focusing on User Rosters, Global Rankings, and Receipt Verification systems. Data Orchestration: Created and managed Airflow DAGs using Python to automate data workflows and ensure efficient processing of backend metrics. Infrastructure & DevOps: Provided cloud resources via Terraform and ensured staged delivery through CircleCI and Jenkins pipelines. Collaboration & Quality: Contributed to technical documentation in Confluence and conducted high-standard code reviews in Bitbucket/Upsource.
Quality Engineer at Comtrade Automation
November 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
Designed automated testing frameworks for backend systems using Groovy and Spock. Performed mobile and web application testing using Appium and Selenium.

Education

Master’s Degree in Mathematics at Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Master's Degree in Mathematics at Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026

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Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Gaming