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Rufat Babayev

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I'm Rufat Babayev, a Backend Engineer focused on building scalable REST APIs for large-scale European platforms.

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I’m Rufat Babayev, a Backend Engineer focused on building scalable REST APIs for large-scale European platforms. I design and implement microservices with Java and Spring Boot, and deploy them with Docker and Kubernetes, while upholding strong CI/CD practices to improve reliability.

I enjoy optimizing deployment pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering robust backend integrations. I bring hands-on experience with EU systems, microservices, and test-driven development, and I am fluent in multiple languages and frameworks.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • FrenchFluent
  • AzerbaijaniFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • RussianAdvanced
  • TurkishIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Government
  • Financial Services
  • Other

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Work experience· 5 roles

Backend Engineer · National Reception Management SystemDec 2024 – Present · 2 yrs

Delivered backend features with Java and Spring Boot; improved onboarding time by delivering backend features using Java and Spring Boot. Improved platform stability and reliability; designed REST APIs and integrated with Docker/Kubernetes; continued CI/CD improvements.

Lead Backend Engineer · eu-LISADec 2024 – Present · 2 yrs

Led backend initiatives for the European Biometric Matching System, improving platform stability by 12% and onboarding time by 10% through backend feature delivery. Strengthened test coverage and CI/CD reliability across the full stack, reducing deployment issues and regressions. Researched and prototyped backend integrations with decentralized technologies to assess production feasibility. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize API performance and ensure seamless system integration.

Backend Engineer · EU-LISA / Fedasil - European Biometric Matching SystemNov 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

Designed scalable REST APIs with Java (Spring Boot). Deployed microservices using Docker/Kubernetes; improved reliability. Strengthened CI/CD coverage; reduced deployment issues and regressions. Delivered backend integrations for large-scale European systems using REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes.

Back End Engineer · Fedasil National Reception Management SystemNov 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos
Back End Developer · OL TB Multi Banking Core PlatformOct 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

Education

Bachelor of Law & Criminology · Université libre de Bruxelles2019 – 2022
Bachelor of Computing Science · ISFCE2022 – 2025
Full Stack Web3 Solidity Bootcamp · Metana2025
Bachelor of Computer Science · Université libre de Bruxelles2020 – 2023

Certifications and awards

Bachelor of Law & Criminology2030 – 2025
Oracle Certified Associate — Java SE 8 Programmer2030 – 2025
CI/CD Certification2030 – 2025

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