DevOps Engineer & Java Developer

Experienced Platform Engineer with over 20 years of experience in software development, DevOps, and infrastructure architecture. Skilled in cloud-native solutions on AWS and GCP, utilizing Terraform for infrastructure as code. Proficient in designing and deploying resilient microservices using er and Kubernetes, with a strong foundation in CI/CD best practices. Experienced in Java and Go, with a track record of implementing efficient, scalable systems.

Platform Engineer September 2024 - Present, Valencia, Spain Setting up Java Spring boot applications in GCP using Terraform and GitHub Actions.

Senior DevOps Engineer August 2023 - June 2024, Prague, Czechia (remote | contract) Led efforts in setting up Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for Confluent Kafka. Oversaw the configuration and management of Kafka connectors and topics. Implemented and refined DevOps practices, enhancing CI/CD pipelines. Worked closely with a cross-functional team to design and deploy scalable infrastructure solutions. Utilized tools and technologies such as Terraform for IaC, AWS for cloud services, and Kafka for data streaming.

Team Lead June 2013 - July 2023, Berlin, Germany Architected and implemented a comprehensive billing platform integrated with Stripe. Spearheaded the migration from a monolithic architecture to microservices. Developed and maintained RESTful APIs for seamless integration across platform services. Provided mentorship to junior engineers and led design reviews. Delivered bespoke billing solutions for high-profile clients, tailoring Stripe integration to meet specific customer needs.

Team Lead February 2022 - December 2022 (11 months), Berlin, Germany (Remote | Contract) Led a team of 7 developers, providing guidance and ensuring successful project delivery. Designed and implemented RESTful APIs in Go. Developed microservices to improve scalability and maintainability. Implemented DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines.