I am Yusuf Ozdemir, a senior Java and Kotlin engineer with 13+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable web applications and microservices for enterprise clients. I specialize in the Spring ecosystem, cloud-native development on AWS and Google Cloud, and containerized deployments with Docker and Kubernetes. I thrive on turning complex requirements into robust, maintainable systems and leading teams from architecture to production. I’ve led full-stack initiatives in Agile environments, embracing DevOps practices and continuous improvement. I hold an MBA and a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering, which helps me align technology decisions with business goals and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Yusuf Ozdemir

I am Yusuf Ozdemir, a senior Java and Kotlin engineer with 13+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable web applications and microservices for enterprise clients. I specialize in the Spring ecosystem, cloud-native development on AWS and Google Cloud, and containerized deployments with Docker and Kubernetes. I thrive on turning complex requirements into robust, maintainable systems and leading teams from architecture to production. I’ve led full-stack initiatives in Agile environments, embracing DevOps practices and continuous improvement. I hold an MBA and a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering, which helps me align technology decisions with business goals and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

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I am Yusuf Ozdemir, a senior Java and Kotlin engineer with 13+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable web applications and microservices for enterprise clients. I specialize in the Spring ecosystem, cloud-native development on AWS and Google Cloud, and containerized deployments with Docker and Kubernetes. I thrive on turning complex requirements into robust, maintainable systems and leading teams from architecture to production.

I’ve led full-stack initiatives in Agile environments, embracing DevOps practices and continuous improvement. I hold an MBA and a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering, which helps me align technology decisions with business goals and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

Senior Java/DevOps Engineer at SAP
September 1, 2023 - Present
Developing and maintaining the Language Platform, a core service powering multilingual capabilities across SAP’s product suite. Designing cloud-native microservices deployed on Google Cloud and AWS with Docker and Kubernetes orchestration. Implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices using Bitbucket, SonarQube, and Piper3 for automated quality assurance. Collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile Scrum environment to deliver continuous platform improvements.
Senior Kotlin Engineer at Kitrum (Remote) - backpackerdeals.com
March 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Architected and developed backend services for backpackerdeals.com, a travel experience marketplace, using Kotlin and Spring Boot. Implemented GraphQL APIs enabling flexible, efficient data querying for the consumer-facing platform. Deployed containerized services on Google Cloud with Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and scalability. Maintained code quality standards through SonarQube integration and comprehensive testing within Scrum workflows.
Senior Java Engineer at Adesso Turkey - BMW Project
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Engineered 12 distinct microservices for the BMW Configuration Service Project running on AWS cloud infrastructure. Leveraged AWS services including ECS, Lambda, Beanstalk, and DynamoDB to build highly scalable, serverless components. Managed CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Bitbucket, ensuring reliable deployments across multiple environments. Worked with PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Oracle databases to handle complex automotive configuration data.
Senior Java Engineer at BSH Turkey
June 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Developed enterprise integration solutions using Mule ESB and Spring Boot for BSH’s internal systems. Built and maintained RESTful APIs connecting backend services with Oracle databases via Hibernate ORM. Managed build automation with Maven and continuous integration pipelines through Jenkins.
Full Stack Developer at Kuehne+Nagel
October 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019
Delivered five enterprise applications: CIP (Customer Identification), GERDA (Authorization), BizFlow (Customer Creation), INCO (Incident Management), and LBS (Station Locator). Implemented business process automation using Camunda BPM platform for customer onboarding workflows. Built frontend interfaces with Angular 5, PrimeNG, and React; developed backend services with Spring Boot and Hibernate. Managed deployments using Jenkins and Ansible for infrastructure automation across environments.
Java Engineer at Etc Base Yazilim
August 1, 2016 - October 1, 2017
Developed multiple modules for the YTS 3G platform: Early Collection, Pre-Legal Follow-up, Legal Follow-up, and Loan Purge Management systems. Built the ICA integration system for the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge project, connecting toll collection with backend services. Implemented frontend interfaces using Adobe Flex and backend logic with Spring Framework and Hibernate.
Java Engineer at Proekspert - Tallinn, Estonia
March 1, 2013 - March 1, 2016
Developed web applications for Finnish telecom clients (Sonera and Tele Finland) using Java, Spring, and Hibernate. Built responsive frontend interfaces with AngularJS, JavaScript, and jQuery for customer-facing portals. Collaborated in an international Agile Scrum team delivering continuous feature releases.

Education

MBA at Tallinn University of Technology
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
MBA at London School of Business
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
B.Sc. Computer Engineering at Kadir Has University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality