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.

Daniel Sikora

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.

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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.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Thoughtworks
January 1, 2024 - Present
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 at Gusto
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
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 at Canva
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
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 at Mollie
June 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Developed payment processing features that supported international transactions, expanding the user base by 15% in the European market. Introduced logging and monitoring solutions that provided insights into transaction failures, allowing for quicker resolutions and enhanced user trust. Delivered with design teams to enhance user interfaces for payment forms, which raised conversion rates by 10% through strengthened usability.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at University of Warsaw
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services

Experience Level

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