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Roland - Remote back-end developer

Roland

Software Engineer
Based in: 🇨🇾 Cyprus
Timezone: Athens (UTC+3)

About

Looking for a Software Developer who can lead, innovate, and deliver? I've got a proven track record of building and deploying robust, scalable applications, especially in remote settings. My expertise spans Java, Python, and C#, and I'm deeply experienced with modern frameworks like Spring Boot and Django. I'm particularly proud of building a core feature from the ground up that increased user engagement by 30% within the first quarter of launch. I'm passionate about fostering collaborative environments and continuously improving software quality, and I'm excited to explore how my skills can elevate your team.

Work Experience

Java Software Engineer
Mikro | Feb 2022 - Present
Git
Java EE
Domain-Driven Design
Jira
Test driven development
Docker
Spring Boot
CQRS
AWS

Develop high-performance, scalable, and reliable code by executing design decisions for core Java services in alignment with Mintra's high coding standards. Utilize tools including Java 11 and 17 (Spring Boot 3, Maven), ActiveMQ, ElasticSearch, MySQL, Git, Docker, AWS, CQRS, and Domain-Driven Design through effective collaboration and project ownership.

  • Achieved at least 99% uptime by diagnosing and resolving critical production issues using advanced Java debugging and troubleshooting techniques in close collaboration with other teams.
  • Delivered critical project milestones on time by managing tasks effectively with project management tools such as JIRA.
  • Ensured at least 80% test coverage through writing unit and integration tests following Test Driven Development.
Team Lead (USSD)
SendCrypto | Aug 2022 - Nov 2023
Python
Django
Linux
Amazon EC2
Jira
Serverless
Architectural Design
RESTful API
AWS
  1. Led enhancement of platform's capabilities, facilitating seamless connections and payments between users and businesses via USSD-Web3 Wallets. Utilized cryptocurrency to optimize payment services, significantly improving the overall user experience. Collaborated closely with team members to identify areas for improvement, designing and implementing effective solutions to address these challenges.

● Directed development and implementation of new features, bug fixes, and patch sets for SendCrypto USSD-web applications, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of high-quality solutions.

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● Designed and built a RESTful API for management of custodial wallets via USSD, utilizing efficient coding practices to deliver high-quality code 20% faster than initially projected.

Projects

Ghabie
Django
PostgreSQL
Amazon EC2
WebSocket
Domain-Driven Design
Spring Boot
CQRS
DynamoDB
Serverless
Ghabie AI changes the way support works, a simple and affordable AI customer chat plugin offering 24/7 instant support– freeing up your team's time for higher value tasks.

Education

Cyprus International University
Master's degreeInformation Technology
Oct 2021 - Aug 2023
USAM
Bachelor's degreeComputer Science
Jul 2013 - Oct 2017

Certifications & Awards

Master Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
Udemy | Mar 2022
Advanced Django
Udemy | Jan 2022