Hi, I’m Hannes Kurgpold, a Senior Backend Engineer from Tallinn, Estonia. I’ve spent over eight years building real-world, high-performance backend systems. I’m passionate about backend development that powers products and solves complex problems. I deliver high-quality, scalable platforms that meet business needs, and I excel at solving technical challenges using Python, Go, and SQL, building robust applications from the ground up.

Hannes Kurgpold

Hi, I’m Hannes Kurgpold, a Senior Backend Engineer from Tallinn, Estonia. I’ve spent over eight years building real-world, high-performance backend systems. I’m passionate about backend development that powers products and solves complex problems. I deliver high-quality, scalable platforms that meet business needs, and I excel at solving technical challenges using Python, Go, and SQL, building robust applications from the ground up.

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Hi, I’m Hannes Kurgpold, a Senior Backend Engineer from Tallinn, Estonia. I’ve spent over eight years building real-world, high-performance backend systems.

I’m passionate about backend development that powers products and solves complex problems. I deliver high-quality, scalable platforms that meet business needs, and I excel at solving technical challenges using Python, Go, and SQL, building robust applications from the ground up.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Backend Engineer at Neoteric
May 1, 2024 - Present
Led the delivery of a production-ready, GDPR-compliant MVP in 4-6 weeks, featuring modular backend architecture, real-time audit logging, multi-API integration, and comprehensive client knowledge transfer for long-term maintainability.
Senior Backend Developer at HafenCity.dev
June 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024
Delivered a high-performance REST API platform, designed to reduce logistic delays, improve operational decision-making, and earn internal recognition for efficiency gains.
Backend Developer at Lovatech Estonia
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Developed a scalable B2B SaaS DAM system from MVP to full enterprise deployments, including cloud and on-prem options, and multi-tenant architecture.
Junior Backend Developer at Thorgate
February 1, 2016 - August 1, 2019
Built a scalable backend services for a nationwide e-grocery platform; integrated REST APIs, improved checkout and delivery performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BSc) at University of Tartu
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet