I am a senior software engineer with 7+ years of experience delivering high-performance trading, risk management, and financial data systems in front-office and regulated environments. I specialize in Python and Java and design distributed microservice architectures to power real-time risk analytics, market data processing, and low-latency trade execution. I enjoy bridging business and technology, collaborating directly with traders, quants, and risk officers to reduce operational risk and accelerate decision-making. I am currently relocating from the UK to Switzerland as an EU citizen with a valid permit. I look forward to contributing my cross-functional experience to dynamic teams and continuing to build robust, scalable financial systems in a local context.

Edward-Matei Gheorghe

I am a senior software engineer with 7+ years of experience delivering high-performance trading, risk management, and financial data systems in front-office and regulated environments. I specialize in Python and Java and design distributed microservice architectures to power real-time risk analytics, market data processing, and low-latency trade execution. I enjoy bridging business and technology, collaborating directly with traders, quants, and risk officers to reduce operational risk and accelerate decision-making. I am currently relocating from the UK to Switzerland as an EU citizen with a valid permit. I look forward to contributing my cross-functional experience to dynamic teams and continuing to build robust, scalable financial systems in a local context.

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I am a senior software engineer with 7+ years of experience delivering high-performance trading, risk management, and financial data systems in front-office and regulated environments. I specialize in Python and Java and design distributed microservice architectures to power real-time risk analytics, market data processing, and low-latency trade execution. I enjoy bridging business and technology, collaborating directly with traders, quants, and risk officers to reduce operational risk and accelerate decision-making.

I am currently relocating from the UK to Switzerland as an EU citizen with a valid permit. I look forward to contributing my cross-functional experience to dynamic teams and continuing to build robust, scalable financial systems in a local context.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer, Commodities Development at Citibank
March 1, 2023 - Present
Led the design and delivery of RACE, a stateless Python platform using FastAPI, Pandas, and NumPy to aggregate and snapshot real-time risk data for multi-asset trading desks, reducing computation time by over 50% and enabling faster trader decision-making. Architected migration from monolithic to microservices-based risk systems, improving scalability and cutting deployment cycles from three weeks to under four days. Built scenario generation, historical data tracking, rule computation calculators, and automated alerting features, increasing risk event detection coverage by 30%. Managed infrastructure provisioning and CI/CD pipeline automation using AWS, Kubernetes, and Jenkins, improving deployment reliability and reducing release issues. Delivered UI projects using React and AgGrid and enhanced an existing C# real-time stateful risk system to improve risk control automation coverage by 25%. Provided mentorship and guidance to junior engineers to uphold high code quality and engineeri
Full Stack Software Developer at Pythia Sports
March 1, 2023 - August 18, 2025
Optimized Java backend services using Spring and Hibernate for an Automated Risk Management platform, reducing processing latency by 45% and enabling faster decision-making for high-volume betting operations. Maintained and extended the React-based frontend portal to improve accessibility of real-time odds, risk exposure, and settlement data for clients. Enhanced Kafka-based microservice communications, increasing event throughput by 40% within an event-driven architecture. Delivered high-priority integrations for new client onboarding, contributing to £1.2M in additional annual revenue and expanding the company’s market footprint.
Contract Software Developer at Bank of America
December 1, 2021 - August 18, 2025
Developed and enhanced features in a low-latency equities trading application using Java and Python, improving order execution speed by 30% and ensuring stable high-volume trade processing. Collaborated directly with traders, quants, and QA teams to rapidly resolve production issues, minimizing revenue impact and downtime. Delivered clean, extensible code under strict regulatory and compliance requirements for global equity markets.
Junior Software Developer at iBlocks Limited
March 1, 2021 - August 18, 2025
Developed and maintained PAYG revenue distribution system using Java, Hibernate, and JOOQ, processing millions of data points daily and improving accuracy and efficiency of fare settlement. Built LARS web portal with Angular and JasperReports for railway operators to generate electronic labels and automated reports to streamline reporting processes.
Software Engineering Intern at Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 Team
July 1, 2018 - August 18, 2025
Developed a complex C# and WPF mapping system to monitor sensor paths on F1 cars inside the wind tunnel to improve the pressure checking process. Created another system automating data handling from height measurements to support engineering tasks.
Senior Software Engineer, Commodities Development at Citibank
March 1, 2023 - Present
Led the design and delivery of RACE, a stateless Python platform aggregating and snapshotting real-time risk data for multi-asset trading desks, which reduced overall computation time by over 50% and enabled faster trader decision-making. Architected migration from monolithic to microservices-based risk systems, improving scalability and cutting deployment cycles from 3 weeks to under 3-4 days. Built scenario generation, historical data tracking, rule computation calculators, and automated alerting features, increasing risk event detection coverage by 30%. Managed infrastructure provisioning and CI/CD pipeline automation using AWS, Kubernetes, and Jenkins, improving deployment reliability and reducing release issues. Delivered UI projects with React and AgGrid and enhanced a C# real-time risk system, improving risk control automation coverage by 25%. Provided mentorship to junior engineers to maintain high-quality code and best practices.
Full Stack Software Developer at Pythia Sports
March 1, 2023 - August 19, 2025
Optimised Java backend services for an Automated Risk Management platform, reducing risk processing latency by 45% and enabling faster decision-making for high-volume betting operations. Maintained and extended the React-based frontend portal to improve accessibility of real-time odds, risk exposure, and settlement data for clients. Enhanced Kafka-based microservice communication, increasing event throughput by 40% within an event-driven architecture. Delivered high-priority integrations for new client onboarding, contributing to £1.2M in additional annual revenue and expanding the company’s market footprint.
Contract Software Developer at Bank of America
December 1, 2021 - August 19, 2025
Developed and enhanced features in a low-latency equities trading application using Java and Python, improving order execution speed by 30% and ensuring stable high-volume trade processing. Collaborated directly with traders, quants, and QA teams to rapidly resolve production issues, minimizing revenue impact and downtime. Delivered clean, extensible code under strict regulatory and compliance requirements for global equity markets.
Junior Software Developer at iBlocks Limited
March 1, 2021 - August 19, 2025
Developed and maintained a PAYG revenue distribution system processing millions of data points daily, improving accuracy and efficiency of fare settlement. Built the LARS web portal using Angular and JasperReports for railway operators to generate electronic labels and automated reports, streamlining report generation processes.
Software Engineering Intern at Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 Team
July 1, 2018 - August 19, 2025
Built complex C# and WPF mapping systems to monitor sensor paths on F1 cars inside the wind tunnel, improving the pressure checking process. Developed automation for data handling from height measurements, increasing data process efficiency.
Senior Software Engineer, Commodities Development at Citibank
March 1, 2023 - Present
Led design and delivery of RACE, a stateless Python platform (FastAPI, Pandas, NumPy) aggregating and snapshotting real-time risk data for multi-asset trading desks, reducing computation time by over 50% and accelerating trader decision-making. Architected migration from monolithic to microservices-based risk systems, improving scalability and cutting deployment cycles from three weeks to 3-4 days. Built scenario generation, historical data tracking, rule computation calculators, and automated alerting features, increasing risk event detection coverage by 30%. Managed infrastructure provisioning and CI/CD automation (AWS, Kubernetes, Jenkins), improving deployment reliability. Delivered UI projects (React, AgGrid) and enhanced RTR, a C# real-time stateful risk system, boosting risk control automation coverage by 25%. Mentored junior engineers to maintain coding standards and engineering practices.
Full Stack Software Developer at Pythia Sports
March 1, 2023 - September 6, 2025
Optimised Java (Spring, Hibernate) backend services for an Automated Risk Management platform, reducing risk processing latency by 45% and enabling faster decision-making for high-volume betting operations. Maintained and extended the React-based frontend portal, improving accessibility of real-time odds, risk exposure, and settlement data for clients. Enhanced Kafka-based microservice communication, increasing event throughput by 40% within an event-driven architecture. Delivered high-priority integrations for new client onboarding, contributing to £1.2M in additional annual revenue and expanding the company’s market footprint.
Contract Software Developer at Bank of America
December 1, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Developed and enhanced features in a low-latency equities trading application (Java, Python), improving order execution speed by 30% and ensuring stable high-volume trade processing. Collaborated directly with traders, quants, and QA teams to rapidly resolve production issues, minimizing revenue impact and downtime. Delivered clean, extensible code under strict regulatory and compliance requirements for global equity markets.
Junior Software Developer at iBlocks Limited
March 1, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Developed and maintained PAYG revenue distribution system (Java, Hibernate, JOOQ) processing millions of data points daily, improving accuracy and efficiency of fare settlement. Built LARS web portal (Angular, JasperReports) for railway operators to generate electronic labels and automated reports, streamlining report generation processes.
Software Engineering Intern at Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 Team
July 1, 2018 - September 6, 2025
Built C# and WPF mapping system to monitor sensor paths on F1 cars inside the wind tunnel, improving the pressure checking process, and automated data handling from height measurements.
Senior Software Engineer, Commodities Development at Citibank
March 1, 2023 - Present
Led design and delivery of RACE, a stateless Python platform aggregating and snapshotting real-time risk data for multi-asset desks, reducing computation time by over 50% and accelerating trader decision-making. Architected migration from monolithic to microservices-based risk systems, cutting deployment cycles from 3 weeks to 3–4 days. Built scenario generation, historical data tracking, rule calculators, and automated alerts, expanding risk event detection coverage by 30%. Managed infrastructure provisioning and CI/CD automation (AWS, Kubernetes, Jenkins), improving release reliability. Delivered UI projects (React, AgGrid) and enhanced RTR, a real-time stateful risk system in C#, increasing automation coverage by 25%. Mentored junior engineers to maintain high code quality and engineering best practices.
Full Stack Software Developer at Pythia Sports
March 1, 2023 - September 6, 2025
Optimised Java (Spring, Hibernate) backend services for an Automated Risk Management platform, reducing risk processing latency by 45% and enabling faster decision-making for high-volume betting operations. Maintained and extended the React-based frontend portal, improving accessibility of real-time odds, risk exposure, and settlement data for clients. Enhanced Kafka-based microservice communication, increasing event throughput by 40% within an event-driven architecture. Delivered high-priority integrations for new client onboarding, contributing to £1.2M in additional annual revenue and expanding the company’s market footprint.
Contract Software Developer at Bank of America
December 1, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Developed and enhanced features in a low-latency equities trading application (Java, Python), improving order execution speed by 30% and ensuring stable high-volume trade processing. Collaborated directly with traders, quants, and QA teams to rapidly resolve production issues, minimising revenue impact and downtime. Delivered clean, extensible code under strict regulatory and compliance requirements for global equity markets.
Junior Software Developer at iBlocks Limited
March 1, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Developed and maintained PAYG revenue distribution system (Java, Hibernate, JOOQ) processing millions of data points daily, improving accuracy and efficiency of fare settlement. Built LARS web portal (Angular, JasperReports) for railway operators to generate electronic labels and automated reports, streamlining report generation processes.
Software Engineering Intern at Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 Team
July 1, 2018 - September 6, 2025
Built a C# and WPF mapping system to monitor sensor paths on F1 cars inside the wind tunnel, improving the pressure checking process, and automating data handling from height measurements.
Senior Software Engineer, Commodities Development at Citibank
March 1, 2023 - Present
Led design and delivery of RACE, a stateless Python platform aggregating and snapshotting real-time risk data for multi-asset trading desks (FastAPI, Pandas, NumPy). Reduced overall computation time by over 50% and enabled faster trader decision-making. Architected migration from monolithic to microservices-based risk systems, cutting deployment cycles from three weeks to three–four days. Built scenario generation, historical data tracking, rule computation calculators, and automated alerting features, increasing risk event detection coverage by 30%. Managed infrastructure provisioning and CI/CD pipeline automation (AWS, Kubernetes, Jenkins). Delivered UI projects (React, AgGrid) and enhanced RTR, a C# real-time stateful risk system, improving risk control automation coverage by 25%. Mentored junior engineers to uphold code quality and engineering best practices.
Full Stack Software Developer at Pythia Sports
March 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Optimised Java (Spring, Hibernate) backend services for an Automated Risk Management platform, reducing risk processing latency by 45% and enabling faster decision-making for high-volume betting operations. Maintained and extended the React-based frontend portal, improving accessibility of real-time odds, risk exposure, and settlement data for clients. Enhanced Kafka-based microservice communication, increasing event throughput by 40% within an event-driven architecture. Delivered high-priority integrations for new client onboarding, contributing to £1.2M in additional annual revenue and expanding the company’s market footprint.
Contract Software Developer at Bank of America
December 1, 2021 - September 15, 2025
Developed and enhanced features in a low-latency equities trading application (Java, Python), improving order execution speed by 30% and ensuring stable high-volume trade processing. Collaborated directly with traders, quants, and QA teams to rapidly resolve production issues, minimising revenue impact and downtime. Delivered clean, extensible code under strict regulatory and compliance requirements for global equity markets.
Junior Software Developer at iBlocks Limited
March 1, 2021 - September 15, 2025
Developed and maintained PAYG revenue distribution system (Java, Hibernate, JOOQ) processing millions of data points daily, improving accuracy and efficiency of fare settlement. Built LARS web portal (Angular, JasperReports) for railway operators to generate electronic labels and automated reports, thus streamlining report generation processes.
Software Engineering Intern at Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 Team
July 1, 2018 - September 15, 2025
Built complex C# and WPF mapping system to monitor sensor paths on F1 cars inside the wind tunnel, improving the pressure checking process, as well as automating data handling from height measurements.
Senior Software Engineer, Commodities Development at Citibank
March 1, 2023 - Present
Led design and delivery of RACE, a stateless Python platform aggregating and snapshotting real-time risk data for multi-asset trading desks. Reduced overall computation time by over 50% and enabled faster trader decision-making. Architected migration from a monolithic risk system to a microservices-based architecture, improving scalability and reducing deployment cycles from three weeks to 3-4 days. Built scenario generation, historical data tracking, rule computation calculators, and automated alerting to expand risk event detection coverage by 30%. Managed infrastructure provisioning and CI/CD automation (AWS, Kubernetes, Jenkins), improving deployment reliability and reducing release issues. Delivered UI enhancements (React, AgGrid) and upgraded RTR, a C# real-time risk system, increasing risk-control automation coverage by 25%. Mentored junior engineers to uphold code quality.
Full Stack Software Developer at Pythia Sports
March 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Optimised Java (Spring, Hibernate) backend services for an automated risk management platform, reducing risk processing latency by 45% and enabling faster decision-making for high-volume betting operations. Maintained and extended the React-based frontend portal, improving accessibility of real-time odds, risk exposure, and settlement data for clients. Enhanced Kafka-based microservice communication, increasing event throughput by 40% within an event-driven architecture. Delivered high-priority integrations for new client onboarding, contributing to £1.2M in additional annual revenue.
Contract Software Developer at Bank of America
December 1, 2021 - September 15, 2025
Developed and enhanced features in a low-latency equities trading application (Java, Python), improving order execution speed by 30% and ensuring stable high-volume trade processing. Collaborated directly with traders, quants, and QA teams to rapidly resolve production issues, minimising revenue impact and downtime. Delivered clean, extensible code under strict regulatory and compliance requirements for global equity markets.
Junior Software Developer at iBlocks Limited
March 1, 2021 - September 15, 2025
Developed and maintained PAYG revenue distribution system (Java, Hibernate, JOOQ) processing millions of data points daily, improving accuracy and efficiency of fare settlement. Built LARS web portal (Angular, JasperReports) for railway operators to generate electronic labels and automated reports, streamlining report generation processes.
Software Engineering Intern at Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 Team
July 1, 2018 - September 15, 2025
Built complex C# and WPF mapping system to monitor sensor paths on F1 cars inside the wind tunnel, improving the pressure checking process, as well as automating data handling from height measurements.
Senior Software Engineer, Commodities Development at Citibank
March 1, 2023 - Present
Led design and delivery of RACE, a stateless Python platform using FastAPI, Pandas, and NumPy to aggregate and snapshot real-time risk data for multi-asset trading desks. Reduced computation time by over 50% and accelerated trader decision-making. Architected migration from monolithic to microservices-based risk systems, cutting deployment cycles from 3 weeks to 3–4 days. Implemented scenario generation, historical data tracking, rule calculation calculators, and automated alerts, increasing risk event detection coverage by 30%. Managed infrastructure provisioning and CI/CD (AWS, Kubernetes, Jenkins), improving deployment reliability. Delivered UI enhancements (React, AgGrid) and supported RTR, a C# real-time stateful risk system, boosting risk control automation by 25%. Mentored junior engineers to uphold code quality and best practices.
Full Stack Software Developer at Pythia Sports
March 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Optimized Java (Spring, Hibernate) backend services for an Automated Risk Management platform, reducing risk processing latency by 45% and enabling faster decision-making for high-volume betting operations. Maintained and extended the React-based frontend portal, improving accessibility of real-time odds, risk exposure, and settlement data for clients. Enhanced Kafka-based microservice communication, increasing event throughput by 40% within an event-driven architecture. Delivered high-priority integrations for new client onboarding, contributing to £1.2M in additional annual revenue and expanding the company’s market footprint.
Contract Software Developer at Bank of America
December 1, 2021 - September 15, 2025
Developed and enhanced features in a low-latency equities trading application (Java, Python), improving order execution speed by 30% and ensuring stable high-volume trade processing. Collaborated directly with traders, quants, and QA teams to rapidly resolve production issues, minimising revenue impact and downtime. Delivered clean, extensible code under strict regulatory and compliance requirements for global equity markets.
Junior Software Developer at iBlocks Limited
March 1, 2021 - September 15, 2025
Developed and maintained PAYG revenue distribution system (Java, Hibernate, JOOQ) processing millions of data points daily, improving accuracy and efficiency of fare settlement. Built LARS web portal (Angular, JasperReports) for railway operators to generate electronic labels and automated reports, streamlining report generation processes.
Software Engineering Intern at Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 Team
July 1, 2018 - September 15, 2025
Built complex C# and WPF mapping system to monitor sensor paths on F1 cars inside the wind tunnel, improving the pressure checking process, and automated data handling from height measurements.

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of Southampton
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science at University of Southampton
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Southampton
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Southampton
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Southampton
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Southampton
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Southampton
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2019

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services