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I am a backend-focused software engineer with extensive experience in distributed systems, microservices, cloud technologies, Kubernetes, and IT security.

About

I am a backend-focused software engineer with extensive experience in distributed systems, microservices, cloud technologies, Kubernetes, and IT security. I value precise documentation to ensure clear, traceable results and strive for transparent communication and well-structured processes.

I enjoy visualizing complex concepts with sketches and diagrams, translating ideas into practical solutions, and guiding teams toward alignment and quality. I believe in a collaborative, evidence-based approach to software engineering.

  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Languages

  • GermanFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • RussianFluent

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 21 roles

Backend Developer · Tagitech OyApr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

Backend development includes microservices for the mobile app. Technologies: Kotlin, Compose, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Validation, Jackson, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, REST API, GitLab, Gradle, AWS, Swagger.

Backend Developer · Deutsche Bahn AGSep 2022 – Mar 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

Digitization of braking forms; central message broker for dispatcher, train driver, and conductor; handling intermittent internet; migration to Java 17; Kubernetes, Helm, Azure Authentication; migration from AMQP to Kafka; unit tests, Swagger/OpenAPI, REST API; Prometheus/Grafana monitoring; agile Scrum; IT security integration; staging and data synchronization; Jira/Confluence.

Software Engineer / Migration Specialist · Consul – International CompanyJul 2022 – Aug 2022 · 2 mos

Reporting System Migration to Intrastat XML Format; automated reports for intrastat; conversion from Excel to XML prepared for implementation; identified requirements for the converter; effort estimation for the project including SAP integration.

Consultant - Reporting System Migration · CONSULJun 2022 – Aug 2022 · 3 mos
Data Transfer / Data Engineer · Plastics ProcessingSep 2021 – Nov 2021 · 3 mos
Consultant · Plastics ProcessingAug 2021 – Sep 2021 · 2 mos
Data Engineer · Plastics ProcessingJul 2021 – Nov 2021 · 5 mos
Software Developer · Public Sector - LennestadtJan 2021 – Aug 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos

Education

· South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

AWS Certified Developer – Associate2030 – 2026
CKAD - Kubernetes Application Developer2030 – 2026
AWS Certified Developer – Associate2030 – 2026

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