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Klaus Schmidt

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Hi, I’m Klaus Schmidt. I’m a strategic backend developer with over 8 years of experience designing, deploying, and optimizing distributed systems using Python and Go.

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Hi, I’m Klaus Schmidt. I’m a strategic backend developer with over 8 years of experience designing, deploying, and optimizing distributed systems using Python and Go. I build robust microservices and scalable APIs for high-traffic environments, and I enjoy leading cross-functional teams to ship reliable software.

I focus on cloud-native architectures that prioritize maintainability, performance, and cost-efficiency. I drive DevOps initiatives, advocate for automated testing, and document APIs to accelerate onboarding for internal and partner developers.

  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Retail
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 17 roles

Lead Software Engineer · CognizantOct 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Spearheaded the API layer for a high-traffic web application using ASP.NET Core for backend services and React.js for frontend interfaces. Designed and implemented RESTful APIs to ensure seamless communication between microservices, enabling features such as real-time notifications and personalized user dashboards, contributing to a 20% increase in customer engagement and enhanced system reliability. Architected, developed, and maintained scalable ASP.NET Core microservices and Python-based AI data pipelines, enabling auto-scaling to handle a 3x increase in user traffic and reducing deployment times by 40% through streamlined CI/CD pipelines. Delivered robust software with over 90% code coverage and reduced post-deployment defects by 30% through comprehensive testing strategies. Hosted and tested the application on Microsoft Azure before production deployment and migrated workloads to AWS, leveraging Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration.

Senior Software Engineer · Howard Miller® & Hekman® FurnishingsFeb 2023 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Led web development projects for the company’s ecommerce platform and internal tools. Integrated Python-based AI models to optimize inventory management and customer engagement. Collaborated with design and production teams to streamline manufacturing processes and delivered features such as virtual product try-ons and customization tools. Utilized React, Django, and OpenAI to build responsive and reliable applications with a focus on performance and user experience.

Senior Backend Developer (Python & Golang) · ServiceNow, Inc.Jul 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 5 mos

Led the design and development of critical microservices powering a large-scale e-commerce platform, improving resilience and scalability. Engineered RESTful APIs that reduced response latency by 40% during high-traffic events. Championed CI/CD adoption across teams, integrating automated testing and containerized deployments with Docker and Kubernetes, reducing release cycles by 35%. Implemented caching and load-balancing strategies that reduced operational costs by 15%. Authored API documentation using Swagger to streamline onboarding for internal and partner developers.

Senior Backend Developer (Python & Golang) · ServiceNow, Inc.Jul 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 5 mos
Senior Backend Developer (Python & Golang) · ServiceNow, Inc.Jul 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 5 mos
Senior Backend Developer (Python & Golang) · ServiceNow, Inc.Jul 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 5 mos
Backend Developer (Python Focused) · Alteryx, Inc.Jun 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos
Backend Developer (Python Focused) · Alteryx, Inc.Jun 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Education· 5

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science · Grace University2012 – 2016
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science · Grace University2012 – 2016
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science · Grace University2012 – 2016
Bachelor in Computer Science · Texas A&M University2010 – 2014

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