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Bielefeld, Germany

Experience

Mar 2021 - Present

5 years

Cologne, Germany

Senior Backend Developer

RTL+ / TVNOW

As a Senior Backend Developer on the Meta Team, I was responsible for running and developing the "Stable" backbone, which contains all the data of RTL+ (formerly TVNOW) and is the core of the application.
RTL+ is the largest Europe-based streaming provider with several million customers, for whom movies, series, and documentaries are made available daily on the web, TV, or via the app.
Besides high availability and scalability during peak loads, low response times are key to serving users as best as possible. User satisfaction is the company's most important metric. Accordingly, the focus was on guaranteeing the best user experience.
A lot of emphasis was placed on system architecture, optimized code, high test coverage, optimized database queries, and the use of intelligent multi-layer caching strategies.
Scrum was used within the SAFe framework for agile feature development and organized in Jira.
Technologies: PHP, Laravel, Symfony, Linux, Apache, nginx, MySQL, Redis, Varnish, Memcached, AWS, API, REST, Git, Jira, Docker, Scrum

Sep 2019 - Feb 2021

1 year 6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Senior Backend Developer

About You

As a Senior Developer, I was part of the Checkout team responsible for the critical order and payment process of the e-commerce platform.
About You is one of the largest e-commerce service providers in Europe and, besides its own shops, also offers a PaaS solution with internationally known clients like Marco Polo and Depot under the About You Cloud.
Several million users use the infrastructure daily and carry out transactions worth millions.
Ensuring uninterrupted operation, high availability, scalability, and low response times were always top priorities. The focus was on optimal system architecture, high test coverage, intelligent caching strategies, and process optimization.
Scrum was used for agile feature development and organized in Jira.
Technologies: PHP, Laravel, Linux, Apache, nginx, MySQL, Redis, Memcached, AWS, Klarna, PayPal, other EU-specific payment providers, DHL, Hermes, other EU-specific shipping providers, API, REST, Git, Jira, Docker, Scrum

Oct 2016 - Aug 2019

2 years 11 months

Bielefeld, Germany

Technical Lead and Development

1sales

Leading the software architecture and implementation of a CRM SaaS solution as part of an eight-member development team.
Within a few months, a product was brought from idea to launch in an agile Scrum process and then convinced several hundred customers.
Challenges included highly available, scalable system architecture, cloud hosting, resource and response optimization through intelligent multi-layer caching strategies, integration of payment services, and integration into internal processes.
Technologies: PHP, Laravel, Node.js, Vue.js, Angular, Linux, Apache, nginx, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Varnish, Memcached, AWS, Digital Ocean, Stripe, API, REST, Git, Jira, Docker, Scrum

Apr 2011 - Sep 2019

8 years 6 months

Bielefeld, Germany

Technical Lead and Development

Adsolvix

Developed a customer and lead management software (CRM) for insurance brokers, an internal system for managing customers, leads, orders, and complaints.
Technologies: PHP, Laravel, Zend, CodeIgniter, Linux, Apache, nginx, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Varnish, Memcached, AWS, Digital Ocean, API, REST, Git, Jira, Docker, Scrum

Jan 2003 - Dec 2011

9 years

Germany

Web Development, Online Marketing

Freelancing / Diverse

Carried out various projects for clients and on my own account in the fields of finance, trading and brokerage, medical devices, and consumer goods.
Developed various web applications, created websites and landing pages, and marketed them via Google Ads/AdWords and email marketing.
Managed ad spend budget: EUR 500k per year.
Technologies: PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, WordPress, MySQL, API, REST, nginx, Apache

Summary

With extensive experience as a backend developer, I bring broad knowledge in implementing and operating highly available and scalable applications.

My skills go far beyond technical know-how. With a holistic perspective, I always keep the entire business context in mind. With my entrepreneurial mindset, I also consider economic interests to balance technical requirements and business success.

Skills

Backend Development
Php
Laravel
Profiling
Databaseoptimization
Cacheopimization
Rest
Api
Mysql
Jira
Docker
Git
Aws
Chatgpt..

Languages

German

Native

Education

Oct 2001 - Jun 2007

University of Paderborn

Computer Science, minor in Economics · Paderborn, Germany

Profile

Created

March 2024

Last Update

August 2025

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Where is Adam based?

Adam is based in Bielefeld, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Adam speak?

Adam speaks the following languages: German (Native).

How many years of experience does Adam have?

Adam has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Adam has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months. Note that Adam may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Adam be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Adam would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Backend Developer, Technical Lead and Development, Web Development, Online Marketing.

What is Adam's latest experience?

Adam's most recent position is Senior Backend Developer at RTL+ / TVNOW.

What companies has Adam worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Adam has worked for RTL+ / TVNOW and About You.

Which industries is Adam most experienced in?

Adam is most experienced in industries like Retail, Banking and Finance, and Healthcare. Adam also has some experience in Insurance, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Adam most experienced in?

Adam is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Marketing. Adam also has some experience in Customer Service and Operations.

Which industries has Adam worked in recently?

Adam has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing and Retail.

Which business areas has Adam worked in recently?

Adam has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Product Development.

What is Adam's education?

Adam attended University of Paderborn for Computer Science, minor in Economics.

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