I'm Ahmed Aziz, a Full Stack Java Developer (DevOps) based in Den Haag, Netherlands. I bring over 12 years of experience in Java and JavaScript, with 8 years focused on Java Enterprise and the Spring Framework, and 6 years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience. My background in IT and accounting gives me a practical, business-minded approach to technology, and I thrive on building, testing, launching, and maintaining software end-to-end. I enjoy collaborating with clients to ensure we address the right problems and communicate clearly to keep projects on track. I strongly believe in teamwork, pair programming, and taking full ownership of projects. I’m comfortable leading as a Scrum Master when needed and delivering demos to stakeholders. My goal is to leverage my technical and collaborative skills to make a meaningful impact on my team and projects, continuously learning and improving along the way.

Ahmed Aziz

I'm Ahmed Aziz, a Full Stack Java Developer (DevOps) based in Den Haag, Netherlands. I bring over 12 years of experience in Java and JavaScript, with 8 years focused on Java Enterprise and the Spring Framework, and 6 years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience. My background in IT and accounting gives me a practical, business-minded approach to technology, and I thrive on building, testing, launching, and maintaining software end-to-end. I enjoy collaborating with clients to ensure we address the right problems and communicate clearly to keep projects on track. I strongly believe in teamwork, pair programming, and taking full ownership of projects. I’m comfortable leading as a Scrum Master when needed and delivering demos to stakeholders. My goal is to leverage my technical and collaborative skills to make a meaningful impact on my team and projects, continuously learning and improving along the way.

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I’m Ahmed Aziz, a Full Stack Java Developer (DevOps) based in Den Haag, Netherlands. I bring over 12 years of experience in Java and JavaScript, with 8 years focused on Java Enterprise and the Spring Framework, and 6 years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience. My background in IT and accounting gives me a practical, business-minded approach to technology, and I thrive on building, testing, launching, and maintaining software end-to-end. I enjoy collaborating with clients to ensure we address the right problems and communicate clearly to keep projects on track.

I strongly believe in teamwork, pair programming, and taking full ownership of projects. I’m comfortable leading as a Scrum Master when needed and delivering demos to stakeholders. My goal is to leverage my technical and collaborative skills to make a meaningful impact on my team and projects, continuously learning and improving along the way.

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Language

Dutch
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English
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Arabic
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Work Experience

DevOps Full stack Developer at Koninklijke Bibliotheek Den Haag
August 1, 2022 - Present
Led the Single Identity project to consolidate user accounts across three categories (library members, individual users, and public library customers) into a single identity, enabling seamless integration with the main library system. Migrated legacy PHP applications to modern Java back-end services built with Spring Boot and Thymeleaf, improving maintainability and integration. Enhanced test coverage by expanding system integration tests with Cucumber, and performed ongoing maintenance and optimization of the IT landscape. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals and delivered reliable, scalable identity services.
DevOps Full stack Developer at Rabobank Utrecht
August 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Co-developed a customer self-service feature enabling clients to grant a power of attorney via Rabobank.nl. Delivered both frontend and backend components using Java, Spring Boot, and Thymeleaf within Scrum/Agile/DevOps context. Implemented CI/CD pipelines in GitLab, and leveraged Azure, Terraform and MySQL. Employed Cucumber-based tests to boost coverage and reliability, and contributed to performance improvements and deployment automation.
Full stack developer at 3D Electronics
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Built a full-stack e-commerce web application as a solo project for an Iraqi electronics store. Backend in Java 11 with Spring Boot; frontend in React; admin page for CRUD operations on products. Deployed on AWS Elastic Beanstalk; focused on maintainability, deployment automation and a smooth customer experience.
DevOps Full stack Developer at ING Amsterdam
August 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025
Contributed to migration projects in the Cash department; maintained core architecture and delivered backend (Java) and frontend (LitElement/JavaScript) apps for the Geldmaat migration. Led a major migration related to Sealbag deposition and met predefined deadlines. Worked across cloud deployments using Azure, Terraform and PCF, with a focus on reliability and performance improvements.
Frontend Developer at Synple (via DPA), Breda
August 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025
Designed and built an interactive map for logistics planners, generating smart routing suggestions to optimize deliveries. Implemented frontend features with modern JavaScript frameworks and delivered the project as part of the IT B.S. degree program.
Java Developer at Gemeente van Amsterdam (via Ordina), Amsterdam
February 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025
Worked on the DSD project migrating MS Access data to a modern web application to help schools manage data. Used Java, Spring, JPA, and Postgres to deliver features that improved data management and accessibility.
Java Developer at Rabobank (via Ordina), Utrecht
March 1, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Developed a mortgage dossier module with extensive mortgage calculations and appointment scheduling capabilities. Collaborated in a Scrum team; utilized JPA/Hibernate and OracleDB; contributed to test coverage and robust functionality.
Java Developer at SVB Bank (via Ordina), Utrecht
March 1, 2014 - September 8, 2025
Worked on the MRS system, processing Excel testscripts via OATS and contributing to web application development that supported test-script generation and automation.
Junior Software Developer at CHESS, Haarlem
December 1, 2012 - September 8, 2025
Early-career experience across banking projects, applying Java, Spring, JUnit/Mockito, Maven and related tooling; contributed to the development of banking modules and testable code in a professional environment.
DevOps Full stack Developer at Koninklijke Bibliotheek Den Haag
August 1, 2022 - Present
Led Single Sign-On (SSO) initiative consolidating user accounts across three categories into a single identity, migrated legacy PHP apps to modern Java (Spring Boot/Thymeleaf), enhanced system integration tests for KRS using Cucumber, and contributed to ongoing maintenance and infrastructure optimization.
DevOps Full stack Developer at Rabobank Utrecht
August 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Co-developed a self-service power of attorney feature for Rabobank.nl, building both frontend and backend components. Worked in a Scrum/Agile/DevOps environment with Java 11, Spring Boot, WebFlux, Terraform, Azure DevOps, and database solutions.
Full stack developer at 3D Electronics
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Developed a web shop for an Iraqi electronics retailer with a backend in Java 11 and a React frontend; implemented an admin page for CRUD operations; deployed the application on AWS Beanstalk.
DevOps Full stack Developer at ING Amsterdam
August 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025
Maintained core IT infrastructure and led backend (Java) and frontend (LitElement/JavaScript) development for migration projects toward Geldmaat; led a major migration related to Sealbag-deponering and achieved milestones on schedule.
Frontend Developer at Synple (Final project IT B.S. degree) (via DPA), Breda
August 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025
Designed and built an interactive map for logistics planners that generates smart route suggestions.
Java Developer at Gemeente van Amsterdam (via Ordina), Amsterdam
February 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025
Worked on the DSD project to migrate data management from an MS Access system to a modern web application.
Java Developer at Rabobank (via Ordina), Utrecht
March 1, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Contributed to the Hypotheekdossier project, enabling advanced mortgage calculations and appointment scheduling via a Scrum team.
Java Developer at SVB Bank (via Ordina), Utrecht
March 1, 2014 - September 8, 2025
Developed a web application to generate test scripts and processed Excel test scripts via OATS as part of the MRS system.
Junior Software Developer at CHESS, Haarlem
December 1, 2012 - September 8, 2025
Worked on hobby projects and contributed to Java-based development with a focus on banking-related modules.
DevOps Full Stack Developer at Koninklijke Bibliotheek
August 1, 2022 - Present
Consolidated user accounts across three categories—KB members, individual users, and public library customers—into a single identity and migrated millions of accounts to integrate with the library's core system, improving user experience and system efficiency. Migrated legacy PHP applications to modern Java (Spring Boot) applications. Strengthened KRS integration tests by expanding coverage with Cucumber, enabling more reliable, end-to-end testing. Ongoing system maintenance and optimization, including code refactoring and bug fixes.
DevOps Full Stack Developer at Rabobank
August 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Co-built a self-service feature for authorizing a power of attorney via the Rabobank.nl web app. Responsibilities included both frontend and backend development. Technologies included Java 11, Spring Boot, Spring Reactor, WebFlux, Spring PCF, Azure DevOps, MongoDB, Maven, Cucumber, JavaScript, Angular.
Full Stack Developer at 3D Electronics
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Developed a web shop with a Java backend (11) and a React frontend; implemented an admin page for CRUD operations on products; deployed on AWS Beanstalk.
DevOps Full Stack Developer at ING
August 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025
Led migration projects within the Cash department toward Geldmaat, delivering backend and frontend components for the migration and achieving targets within agreed deadlines.
Frontend Developer at Synple (Final project IT B.S. degree) (via DPA), Breda
August 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025
For the final IT B.S. degree project, designed and built an interactive map for logistics planners, generating smart route proposals to optimize deliveries.
Java Developer at Gemeente van Amsterdam (via Ordina), Amsterdam
February 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025
Worked on the DSD project to help Amsterdam schools manage data by migrating from MS Access to a future-proof web application.
Java Developer at Rabobank (via Ordina), Utrecht
March 1, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Within a Scrum team, delivered mortgage dossier functionality enabling customers to perform mortgage calculations and book appointments with a mortgage advisor.
Java Developer at SVB Bank (via Ordina), Utrecht
March 1, 2014 - September 8, 2025
Developed a web application that processes Excel test scripts via OATS, supporting automated test generation and data handling for the MRS system.
Junior Software Developer at CHESS, Haarlem
December 1, 2012 - September 8, 2025
Contributed as a junior developer across banking and governance branches, working with Java, Spring, JSF, JUnit/Mockito, Maven, SQL, Tomcat, and related tools; also experience with Apache Wicket and iBatis.
DevOps Full stack Developer at Koninklijke Bibliotheek Den Haag
August 1, 2022 - Present
Single Sign-On project consolidating user accounts across library members, individuals, and public library customers into a single identity; migrated legacy PHP applications to modern Java (Spring Boot) with Thymeleaf; extended integration tests for KRS using Cucumber; ongoing maintenance and performance optimizations.
DevOps Full stack Developer at Rabobank Utrecht
August 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Powering a self-service banking feature allowing customers to set up an online power of attorney via Rabobank.nl; contributed to both frontend and backend; utilized Scrum/Agile/DevOps practices with Java, Spring Boot, WebFlux, Azure DevOps, Terraform, and various data stores.
Full stack developer at 3D Electronics
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Standalone web store application for an Iraqi electronics retailer with product CRUD and order tracking; backend in Java 11 and frontend in React; deployed on AWS Beanstalk.
DevOps Full stack Developer at ING Amsterdam
August 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025
Worked in the Cash department on migration-related backend (Java) and frontend (LitElement/JavaScript) applications for Geldmaat; led a major migration initiative around Sealbag deposits, delivering on deadlines.
Frontend Developer at Synple (Final project IT B.S. degree) (via DPA), Breda
August 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025
Final IT B.S. project: designed and built an interactive map for logistics planners with smart routing proposals.
Java Developer at Gemeente Amsterdam (via Ordina), Amsterdam
February 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025
Java development for the DSD project, migrating MS Access data management to a web-based solution for schools.
Java Developer at Rabobank (via Ordina), Utrecht
March 1, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Java development for Rabobank Mortgage dossier, enabling complex mortgage calculations and appointment scheduling.
Java Developer at SVB Bank (via Ordina), Utrecht
March 1, 2014 - September 8, 2025
Web application supporting test script generation, processing Excel tests via OATS.
Junior Software Developer at CHESS, Haarlem
December 1, 2012 - September 8, 2025
Early career role with Java, Spring, JSF, and Maven; involvement in various banking-focused projects.

Education

Bachelor in Informatietechnologie (Software Engineering) at Hogeschool van Amsterdam
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor in Accounting at Baghdad College of Economics Sciences University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor at Hogeschool van Amsterdam
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor at Baghdad College of Economics Sciences University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor in Informatietechnologie (Software Engineering) at Hogeschool van Amsterdam
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor in Accounting at Baghdad College of Economics Sciences University, Baghdad, Iraq
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor in Informatietechnologie (Software Engineering) at Hogeschool van Amsterdam
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor in Accounting at Baghdad College of Economics Sciences University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Azure AZ-900
January 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
ING Security Champion
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer
January 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Azure AZ-900
January 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
ING Security Champion
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer
January 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Azure AZ-900
January 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
ING Security Champion
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer
January 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Azure AZ-900
January 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
ING Security Champion
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer
January 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics