Hi, I’m Hatem Sfar, a Software Engineer based in Cologne, Germany, with 4+ years of experience delivering scalable backend and full-stack solutions using Java, Spring Boot, React, and AWS. I enjoy solving complex problems, shipping production-ready systems in Agile teams, and driving performance improvements. I’m passionate about microservices, cloud deployments, and building SaaS platforms that scale. Currently I lead backend and full-stack projects at OKIT GmbH, contribute to AI-enabled features, and continuously expand my skills in cloud deployment, microservices, and automated testing.

Hatem Sfar

Hi, I’m Hatem Sfar, a Software Engineer based in Cologne, Germany, with 4+ years of experience delivering scalable backend and full-stack solutions using Java, Spring Boot, React, and AWS. I enjoy solving complex problems, shipping production-ready systems in Agile teams, and driving performance improvements. I’m passionate about microservices, cloud deployments, and building SaaS platforms that scale. Currently I lead backend and full-stack projects at OKIT GmbH, contribute to AI-enabled features, and continuously expand my skills in cloud deployment, microservices, and automated testing.

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Hi, I’m Hatem Sfar, a Software Engineer based in Cologne, Germany, with 4+ years of experience delivering scalable backend and full-stack solutions using Java, Spring Boot, React, and AWS. I enjoy solving complex problems, shipping production-ready systems in Agile teams, and driving performance improvements. I’m passionate about microservices, cloud deployments, and building SaaS platforms that scale.

Currently I lead backend and full-stack projects at OKIT GmbH, contribute to AI-enabled features, and continuously expand my skills in cloud deployment, microservices, and automated testing.

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Language

English
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German
Beginner
French
Intermediate
Arabic
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Work Experience

Software Engineer at OKIT GmbH
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead developer on 3 major client projects, delivering full-stack web and mobile solutions. Built scalable full-stack applications using React.js, Express.js, and PostgreSQL. Designed and developed Java Spring Boot microservices, improving backend transaction performance by ~40% across projects serving 50,000+ daily users. Developed a React Native mobile application from architecture to deployment. Contributed to AI-enhanced decision-making features. Created 15+ automated test cases using Python, increasing test coverage to 90% within one week. Collaborated with product, QA, and design teams in Agile/SCRUM.
Software Engineer at StartNow
September 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Developed a full-stack SaaS recruitment platform using React.js, Node.js, and MongoDB. Implemented AI-based matching algorithms to connect recruiters with relevant candidates. Built an integrated live video interview feature within the platform. Automated job postings to Facebook using Graph API. Developed an admin dashboard for managing users, CVs, job offers, and interviews. Deployed and maintained services using Docker, AWS, and GitLab CI.
Software Engineer Intern at Tunisia - Multiple Companies
January 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021
Developed backend and mobile applications using Java, Spring Boot, React Native, and Node.js. Worked with microservices architectures and Agile/SCRUM teams. Strengthened algorithmic problem-solving and performance optimization skills using Java.

Education

Engineering Degree in Computer Science at TEK-UP Tunisia
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Networking at ISMAIK Tunisia
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (in progress)
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Oracle Certified Associate – Java 8
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Spring Boot & REST Controllers – Coursera
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment