I am a seasoned Tech Lead/Architect with over 23 years of experience in software development, design, and architecture. I am passionate about building high-performing engineering teams and delivering exceptional results through agile and collaborative practices. I have more than a decade in microservices architectures, extensive experience with relational and NoSQL databases, and solid exposure to high-load systems, messaging, and data streaming. I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams, shaping technical strategy, and partnering with product and business stakeholders to translate strategy into scalable technology solutions. In my work, I lead with a focus on quality, maintainability, and performance. I am proficient across the full software development lifecycle, comfortable with cloud-native patterns, CI/CD and infrastructure as code, and I actively mentor engineers to grow into senior and lead roles. I love exploring new technologies, driving effective ceremonies, and enabling teams to ship value quickly while maintaining a healthy, sustainable pace.

Peyman Malaei

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I am a seasoned Tech Lead/Architect with over 23 years of experience in software development, design, and architecture. I am passionate about building high-performing engineering teams and delivering exceptional results through agile and collaborative practices. I have more than a decade in microservices architectures, extensive experience with relational and NoSQL databases, and solid exposure to high-load systems, messaging, and data streaming. I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams, shaping technical strategy, and partnering with product and business stakeholders to translate strategy into scalable technology solutions. In my work, I lead with a focus on quality, maintainability, and performance. I am proficient across the full software development lifecycle, comfortable with cloud-native patterns, CI/CD and infrastructure as code, and I actively mentor engineers to grow into senior and lead roles. I love exploring new technologies, driving effective ceremonies, and enabling teams to ship value quickly while maintaining a healthy, sustainable pace.

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I am a seasoned Tech Lead/Architect with over 23 years of experience in software development, design, and architecture. I am passionate about building high-performing engineering teams and delivering exceptional results through agile and collaborative practices. I have more than a decade in microservices architectures, extensive experience with relational and NoSQL databases, and solid exposure to high-load systems, messaging, and data streaming. I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams, shaping technical strategy, and partnering with product and business stakeholders to translate strategy into scalable technology solutions.

In my work, I lead with a focus on quality, maintainability, and performance. I am proficient across the full software development lifecycle, comfortable with cloud-native patterns, CI/CD and infrastructure as code, and I actively mentor engineers to grow into senior and lead roles. I love exploring new technologies, driving effective ceremonies, and enabling teams to ship value quickly while maintaining a healthy, sustainable pace.

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Work Experience

Senior Consultant at WooliesX
June 1, 2021 - Present
Led and organized the transition of Elasticsearch infrastructure to Elasticsearch Cloud, managed project timelines, resource allocation and stakeholder communication. Migrated legacy Elasticsearch environments, drove performance optimizations, and integrated new search capabilities. Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, resolved impediments, and collaborated with engineering teams to improve quality and operational effectiveness. Defined application architecture, designed serverless and containerized microservices (NodeJS, Python, .NET Core) on Azure, including API Gateway, Functions, Cosmos DB, Service Bus, and Event Hub. Implemented AI search with Elasticsearch Vector Search, trained ML models, and automated delivery with Azure DevOps and Terraform. Contributed to SPA/micro-application development with ReactJS, Redux, and GraphQL; supported testing automation (Cypress, SpecFlow) and monitoring with Application Insights, Dynatrace, and OpenTelemetry.
Technical Architect at Ladbrokes (Entain Group)
October 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021
Led a high-performance cross-functional team, designed and developed serverless and containerized microservices using Golang, Python, .NET Core, and NodeJS. Leveraged AWS services (API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, NATS, SNS, SQS, RDS) with Kubernetes and Docker. Measured team performance, provided strategic guidance, and facilitated ML work with R/Python. Drove Scrum ceremonies, architectural governance, and technical consultations; implemented multi-cloud Kubernetes deployments and CI/CD via Terraform. Built APIs (REST/gRPC), and contributed to frontend work (React/Vue) while establishing monitoring and testing practices.
Principal Software Engineer at Kindred Group
February 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017
Designed and architected the framework and data model for microservices, using Golang, NodeJS, .NET Core, and Oracle. Implemented microservices with messaging patterns (Solace, Kafka), and automated delivery with Bamboo and Bitbucket Pipelines. Built actor-based systems (Orleans) for high-traffic scenarios, REST/GraphQL APIs, cronjobs, and E2E tests. Produced technical documentation, evaluated internal solutions, tuned performance, and implemented monitoring.
Senior Software Engineer at William Hill
September 1, 2015 - February 1, 2017
Designed and implemented high-load applications and microservices (Kafka & Zookeeper). Automated CI/CD with TeamCity, Octopus Pipelines, and Terraform. Built and deployed APIs (REST/gRPC), implemented distributed failover strategies, and developed UI components with React and Vue. Enhanced test coverage with Selenium, Specflow, and contract testing. Established monitoring via CloudWatch, Splunk, and New Relic.
Senior Consultant at Unibet
February 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015
Architected frameworks and databases, delivering REST-based APIs (ServiceStack) and high-traffic architectures. Implemented CI/CD with TeamCity, cron jobs, and end-to-end testing with Selenium/SpecFlow. Produced technical documentation and performance optimizations, collaborating with teams to meet product needs.
Tech Lead at Circuitlink
December 1, 2012 - February 1, 2015
Designed and architected frameworks and databases, developed system APIs, and delivered HTML5 reporting. Automated deployments and scheduled data reading jobs. Built data analysis solutions using MongoDB and Hadoop (Pig), designed external systems, and developed sockets for live data via GSM. Frontend UI with MVC, jQuery, HTML5, and SignalR; authored test cases and documentation.
Senior Software Engineer at Viocorp
May 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Developed system APIs and syndication services for platforms like YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. Integrated with Elemental and Akamai, built HTML5 reporting, and created front-end UI with MVC, jQuery, and SignalR. Implemented REST APIs using ServiceStack, OAuth authentication, and authored technical documentation and tests.
Senior Software Engineer at Community Engine
January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012
Designed and developed system APIs and back-end services; built CMS-based solutions (Kentico) and MVC sites with events engine. Implemented data-driven features, testing, and documentation; participated in data-driven enhancements and performance optimizations.
Consultant at 303 Group
October 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Developed web sites using ASP.NET (C#), DotNetNuke, Umbraco; designed databases and frameworks; improved system performance and scalability.
Tech Lead at DPI
December 1, 2007 - August 1, 2009
Liaised with clients to understand business workflows, designed and implemented a framework, report system, and data migration solutions (from DB2 to SQL Server). Documented processes and guided team members through business pilots and implementation.
Tech Lead at Sarvandish Co
February 1, 2005 - December 1, 2007
Designed and implemented framework, CMS/CRM and online ordering systems. Built and integrated search engines (nLucene), SMS management, and data encryption for device logs. Led UI development and documented procedures; explored data mining and cloud management.
Software Engineer at Microafzar-e-Gheshm
October 1, 1999 - February 1, 2005
Contributed to insurance systems and MIS development, gaining experience in designing and implementing frameworks and handling cross-center data synchronization.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at Azad University, Iran
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003

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Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment