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Daniel Sikora

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I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 11 years of experience specializing in payment processing consultation.

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I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 11 years of experience specializing in payment processing consultation. I have a proven track record of optimizing payment systems and enhancing transaction efficiency for clients.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined June 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Financial Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 4 roles

Senior Software Engineer · ThoughtworksJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Architected a payment processing system using Node.js and PostgreSQL that improved transaction speed by 30% and enhanced user satisfaction ratings significantly. Tuned existing microservices for payment handling, resulting in a 25% reduction in processing time and a notable decrease in operational costs. Automated deployment pipelines with Docker and Kubernetes, leading to a 40% increase in deployment frequency and minimizing downtime during updates. Coordinated cross-functional teams to implement security measures that reduced vulnerabilities by 50%, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Software Engineer · GustoJan 2021 – Dec 2023 · 3 yrs

Engineered a robust payment gateway integration that supported multiple payment methods and raised transaction success rates by 20%. Streamlined the user authentication process using OAuth, which enhanced security and cut user complaints regarding access issues. Launched a comprehensive analytics dashboard that provided real-time insights into payment processing metrics, facilitating data-driven decision-making. Refactored legacy codebases to improve maintainability and performance, resulting in a 15% increase in system responsiveness.

Backend Engineer · CanvaJan 2018 – Dec 2020 · 3 yrs

Designed and implemented a scalable architecture for payment processing that handled over 1M transactions per month without performance degradation. Increased system reliability by introducing streamlined testing frameworks, which lowered bugs in production by 35% during payment transactions. Created RESTful APIs for payment services that facilitated seamless integration with third-party applications, enhancing overall service offerings. Migrated legacy systems to cloud-based solutions using AWS, which boosted system availability and decreased infrastructure costs by 20%.

Junior Software Engineer · MollieJun 2015 – Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Education

Bachelor's Degree · University of Warsaw2011 – 2015

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