I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience specializing in building secure and scalable backend systems using PHP (Laravel, Symfony), Go, and Node.js. I am skilled in best practices such as SOLID principles, OOP, and secure coding, with expertise in payment integrations like Stripe and Klarna. Throughout my career, I have a proven track record optimizing distributed systems, mentoring teams, and delivering high-availability microservices in containerized environments including Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. I thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments and continuously seek to improve system performance and reliability.

Hoda Hussin

I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience specializing in building secure and scalable backend systems using PHP (Laravel, Symfony), Go, and Node.js. I am skilled in best practices such as SOLID principles, OOP, and secure coding, with expertise in payment integrations like Stripe and Klarna. Throughout my career, I have a proven track record optimizing distributed systems, mentoring teams, and delivering high-availability microservices in containerized environments including Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. I thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments and continuously seek to improve system performance and reliability.

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I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience specializing in building secure and scalable backend systems using PHP (Laravel, Symfony), Go, and Node.js. I am skilled in best practices such as SOLID principles, OOP, and secure coding, with expertise in payment integrations like Stripe and Klarna.

Throughout my career, I have a proven track record optimizing distributed systems, mentoring teams, and delivering high-availability microservices in containerized environments including Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. I thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments and continuously seek to improve system performance and reliability.

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Language

German
Intermediate
English
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at nextbike.de
March 1, 2025 - Present
Implemented a story-point estimation model that improved sprint predictability by 25%. Developed a new solution for multi-polygon geometry which reduced deployment time by 30%. Created automation scripts and enhanced system observability using Grafana. Developed identity verification integration via Stripe and IDnow.
Senior Software Engineer at Fotograf.de
October 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Automated VAT and compliance processes for the e-commerce platform. Integrated Klarna via Stripe, enabling expansion into the Swiss market.
Backend Developer at Contortion.de
June 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Managed inventory and coordinated order deliveries improving efficiency by 15%. Optimized the RabbitMQ messaging system increasing data speed by 30% and enhancing system reliability. Led code reviews and testing efforts boosting team productivity by 10%. Refactored legacy code and created technical documentation reducing new hire onboarding time by 25%. Applied Domain-Driven Design principles and managed containerized deployments using Kubernetes and Helm.
Senior Software Engineer at Breadfast.com
May 1, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Improved the dashboard for Egypt's largest online food delivery platform. Worked in Agile Scrum teams for rapid feature delivery.
Senior Backend Developer at bravvura.com
January 1, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Led a small team and enhanced session management to support complex workflows. Developed a project managing business pages across Facebook, Google, Yelp, Twitter, and Instagram. Maintained backend production services ensuring high availability, performance, and security. Led troubleshooting and improved uptime by 15%.
Senior Backend Developer at trudocgroup.com
March 1, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Validated requirements, planned releases, dockerized projects fully, introduced monitoring reports, migrated to CI/CD pipelines increasing reliability, handled live customer issues, implemented key features such as login and doctor availability calendar. Built B2B API integration with mobile applications and managed API contract design, documentation, and testing.
Backend Developer / Senior Backend Developer at Various companies in Egypt
December 1, 2017 - August 29, 2025
Roles from 2010 to 2017 including upgrading Laravel versions, leading development teams, optimizing databases and legacy systems, building WordPress plugins and Arabic-language CV builders, portal development, Google Maps API integration, and Joomla CMS eCommerce site implementations.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science at Mansoura University
June 1, 2005 - September 1, 2009
Information Technology Institute Certification at Information Technology Institute
June 1, 2009 - September 1, 2010

Qualifications

Information Technology Institute Certification
June 1, 2009 - September 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education

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