I'm a highly analytical Lead Software Engineer focused on clean, testable code and pragmatic application of best practices. I have extensive experience refactoring legacy systems and improving code quality at scale. I excel at collaborating with business stakeholders to identify needs and deliver real value. I value transparency, constructive feedback, and consistent follow-through. I thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy sharing knowledge, and prioritize practical solutions over ego.

Lion Kozlinsky

I'm a highly analytical Lead Software Engineer focused on clean, testable code and pragmatic application of best practices. I have extensive experience refactoring legacy systems and improving code quality at scale. I excel at collaborating with business stakeholders to identify needs and deliver real value. I value transparency, constructive feedback, and consistent follow-through. I thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy sharing knowledge, and prioritize practical solutions over ego.

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I’m a highly analytical Lead Software Engineer focused on clean, testable code and pragmatic application of best practices. I have extensive experience refactoring legacy systems and improving code quality at scale.

I excel at collaborating with business stakeholders to identify needs and deliver real value. I value transparency, constructive feedback, and consistent follow-through. I thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy sharing knowledge, and prioritize practical solutions over ego.

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Language

English
Fluent
Latvian
Fluent

Work Experience

Team Lead at First Prudential Markets
October 1, 2024 - Present
Assembled a high-performing engineering team and established transparent development processes. Gathered business requirements for a standalone financial service handling inbound/outbound money transfers across multiple trading platforms, integrating diverse payment providers and supporting dynamically changing business rules. Designed the service architecture and inter-service communication; contributed significantly to the solution. Led releases and code reviews; organized company-wide software architecture seminars; overseeing development and sharing expertise.
Senior Backend Developer at Aramis Censio
December 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Developed a web-based diamond sales analyzer for the Angolan government. Designed and implemented a diamond valuation software for Brussels-based company.
Senior Backend Developer at Stickcredit
September 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
Developed fully functional credit software integrated with various third-party services and government institutions.
Senior Backend Developer at OrangeSky / Sun Finance
November 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022
Unified authorization for various financial systems within the Azure cloud (with a small part unified within AWS for testing). Created and integrated universal modules for a network of financial systems.
Backend Developer at Printify
September 1, 2020 - November 30, 2021
Part of the supply team, connected approximately 20 print providers to our API, ensuring flawless order processing. Automated a significant portion of manual work, reducing the overall time to connect a print provider by 80%.
Tech Lead at IET
April 1, 2013 - July 31, 2020
Created an entry journal for the Latvian cargo port of Liepaja. Maintained and upgraded a high-load affiliate platform. Led a team that debugged and refactored a large amount of legacy code. Designed a unique automated meta-testing framework, resulting in a 90% reduction in losses and a 30% increase in revenue.
Web Developer at Various companies
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Web developer roles across multiple companies, gaining experience across different stacks; contributed to early stages of web development.

Education

Mg.eng IT Management at TSI
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
BSc Computer Science at TSI, Riga
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
Event Sourcing conference at Event Sourcing conference
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
DDD Europe 2020 conference at DDD Europe 2020 conference
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Government

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