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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.…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.

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. 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.…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.

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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.

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Senior Backend Developer (Python & Golang) at ServiceNow, Inc.

July 1, 2021 - Present

Led the design and development of critical microservices powering a large-scale e-commerce platform, improving system resilience and scalability. Engineered RESTful APIs that reduced response latency by 40%, directly enhancing the user experience 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%. Conducted architectural assessments and introduced caching and load-balancing strategies that led to a 15% reduction in operational costs. Authored API documentation using Swagger, streamlining onboarding for internal and partner developers.

Backend Developer (Python Focused) at Alteryx, Inc.

June 1, 2021 - September 29, 2025

Delivered high-availability backend systems using Django and Flask, with a strong emphasis on security and performance optimization. Spearheaded the transition from monolithic architecture to microservices, enabling faster deployment and feature isolation across teams. Mentored junior engineers and led code review sessions to improve team code quality and consistency. Drove integration of third-party APIs and internal services to extend platform capabilities, while ensuring data integrity and reliability. Piloted performance tuning efforts, improving response times and reducing database load, leading to a 25% increase in system throughput.

Backend Developer at Zalando SE

December 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025

Built and optimized backend components using Flask for a high-traffic fashion platform, ensuring 24/7 availability and fault tolerance. Implemented modular microservices to decouple legacy components, improving maintainability and deployment agility. Enhanced SQL performance and server-side logic to reduce latency and support real-time customer interactions. Collaborated closely with frontend teams to ensure seamless API integration and consistent data flow across the application stack.

Senior Backend Developer (Python & Golang) at ServiceNow, Inc.

July 1, 2021 - Present

Led the design and development of critical microservices powering a large-scale e-commerce platform, improving system resilience and scalability. Engineered RESTful APIs that reduced response latency by 40%, directly enhancing user experience 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%. Conducted architectural assessments and introduced caching and load-balancing strategies that led to a 15% reduction in operational costs. Authored clear API documentation using Swagger, streamlining onboarding for internal and partner developers.

Backend Developer (Python Focused) at Alteryx, Inc.

June 1, 2021 - September 29, 2025

Backend Developer at Zalando SE

December 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025

Built and optimized backend components using Flask for a high-traffic fashion platform, ensuring 24/7 availability and fault tolerance. Implemented modular microservices to decouple legacy components, improving maintainability and deployment agility. Enhanced SQL performance and server-side logic to reduce latency and support real-time customer interactions. Col laborated closely with frontend teams to ensure seamless API integration and consistent data flow across the application stack.

Senior Backend Developer (Python & Golang) at ServiceNow, Inc.

July 1, 2021 - Present

Led the design and development of critical microservices powering a large-scale e-commerce platform, improving system resilience and scalability. Engineered RESTful APIs that reduced response latency by 40%, directly enhancing user experience 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%. Conducted architectural assessments and introduced caching and load-balancing strategies that led to a 15% reduction in operational costs. Authored API documentation using Swagger to streamline onboarding for internal and partner developers.

Backend Developer (Python Focused) at Alteryx, Inc.

June 1, 2021 - September 29, 2025

Delivered high-availability backend systems using Django and Flask, with a strong emphasis on security and performance optimization. Spearheaded the transition from monolithic architecture to microservices, enabling faster deployment and feature isolation across teams. Mentored junior engineers and led code reviews to improve team code quality and consistency. Drove integration of third-party APIs and internal services to extend platform capabilities, while ensuring data integrity and reliability. Piloted performance tuning efforts, improving response times and reducing database load, leading to a 25% increase in system throughput.

Backend Developer at Zalando SE

December 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025

Built and optimized backend components using Flask for a high-traffic fashion platform, ensuring 24/7 availability and fault tolerance. Implemented modular microservices to decouple legacy components, improving maintainability and deployment agility. Enhanced SQL performance and server-side logic to reduce latency and support real-time customer interactions. Collaborated with frontend teams to ensure seamless API integration and consistent data flow across the application stack.

Lead Software Engineer at Cognizant

October 1, 2023 - Present

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 at Howard Miller® & Hekman® Furnishings

February 28, 2023 - September 29, 2025

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.

Full Stack Engineer at TekValue IT Solutions

November 30, 2020 - September 29, 2025

Developed web and mobile applications using React, React Native, Redux, and Node.js, delivering scalable solutions. Built REST APIs with Node.js and Python (Flask, Django); contributed to end-to-end development lifecycle. Wrote Python-based infrastructure-as-code with Terraform to provision resources on AWS and GCP, integrated third-party services, and implemented responsive design and performance optimization strategies.

Backend Developer at Innovative Software Solutions, Inc

August 31, 2016 - September 29, 2025

Designed and developed robust back-end systems using C#, .NET Framework, and ASP.NET Core, delivering scalable RESTful APIs and microservices for e-commerce platforms and internal tools. Implemented and optimized SQL Server and Entity Framework solutions, integrated third-party services, and automated infrastructure provisioning using Python-based Terraform on GCP.

Software Development Intern at XYZ Technologies

May 31, 2014 - September 29, 2025

Assisted in web application development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; collaborated with senior developers to apply best practices in responsive design and accessibility. Worked on small projects and tasks to gain practical experience in web development.

Senior Backend Developer (Python & Golang) at ServiceNow, Inc.

July 1, 2021 - Present

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.

Backend Developer (Python Focused) at Alteryx, Inc.

June 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025

Delivered high-availability backend systems using Django and Flask, with emphasis on security and performance optimization. Spearheaded migration from monolithic architecture to microservices, enabling faster deployments and feature isolation. Mentored junior engineers and led code reviews to improve quality. Drove integration of third-party APIs and internal services, ensuring data integrity and reliability. Piloted performance tuning efforts, improving response times and reducing database load, leading to a 25% increase in system throughput.

Backend Developer at Zalando SE

December 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025

Built and optimized backend components using Flask for a high-traffic fashion platform, ensuring 24/7 availability and fault tolerance. Implemented modular microservices to decouple legacy components, improving maintainability and deployment agility. Enhanced SQL performance and server-side logic to reduce latency and support real-time customer interactions. Collaborated with frontend teams to ensure seamless API integration and consistent data flow across the application stack.