Senior software engineer with 10+ years of experience architecting and delivering scalable cloud-native backend systems, secure APIs, and event-driven data pipelines using Python and Java. Experienced in FastAPI and Spring Boot, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and data management with PostgreSQL and MongoDB, with a focus on reliability, performance optimization, and secure development practices.

Łukasz Eitner

Senior software engineer with 10+ years of experience architecting and delivering scalable cloud-native backend systems, secure APIs, and event-driven data pipelines using Python and Java. Experienced in FastAPI and Spring Boot, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and data management with PostgreSQL and MongoDB, with a focus on reliability, performance optimization, and secure development practices.

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Senior software engineer with 10+ years of experience architecting and delivering scalable cloud-native backend systems, secure APIs, and event-driven data pipelines using Python and Java.
Experienced in FastAPI and Spring Boot, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and data management with PostgreSQL and MongoDB, with a focus on reliability, performance optimization, and secure development practices.

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Senior Software Engineer at Łukasz Eitner (listed as own profile/role)
March 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Architected a multi-tenant SaaS platform for enterprise clients using Python and Java microservices on Kubernetes, serving 150K+ daily API requests with 99.95% uptime. Migrated a legacy monolith to cloud-native architecture on AWS with zero downtime for end users. Built secure API gateways, event-driven pipelines with Kafka for real-time analytics, and CI/CD for zero-downtime deployments. Implemented security practices (OWASP, SAST/secure coding, encryption/access control) and delivered scalable solutions using React and Python/Flask.
Senior Software Engineer at Pragmatic Coders
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Software consultancy delivering custom digital platforms and IT services for enterprise clients, specializing in cloud-native solutions and agile delivery. Worked across backend and full-stack technologies including Python/Java APIs, React/TypeScript frontends, and containerized deployments on Docker and Kubernetes, integrating with AWS/GCP services and data stores such as PostgreSQL.
Senior Software Engineer at PayFit
November 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Payroll and HR SaaS platform automating payroll, benefits, and employee management for over 8,000 SMBs across Europe. Contributed to backend and distributed systems using Python and Java/Spring Boot, building secure REST APIs, event-driven components with Kafka, and deploying on Kubernetes with CI/CD pipelines. Delivered performance improvements, data accuracy/security enhancements (GDPR-aligned practices), and reliability improvements aligned with SLAs.
Software Engineer at Convoy
November 1, 2016 - October 1, 2019
Digital freight network matching shippers with carriers through real-time bidding and technology, optimizing truck utilization and reducing empty miles across North America. Built scalable backend services and data processing components using Java/Python, Docker/Kubernetes, AWS, Kafka, Terraform, and PostgreSQL/Elasticsearch, and supported real-time tracking and low-latency updates.
Junior Software Engineer at DueDil (now FullCircl)
February 1, 2015 - September 1, 2016
Business intelligence platform providing KYC, AML, and compliance data to financial institutions and regulated industries. Developed backend services and APIs with Python/Java and Flask, containerized deployments with Docker/Kubernetes, integrations using AWS, and frontend components with React. Followed security practices (OWASP/PCI-DSS) and CI/CD practices using GitLab CI.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering at University of Lincoln
October 1, 2010 - September 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Education