Attila Szabo - Tekmetric Component Developer Engineering Manager

Q: Where is Attila based?

Attila is based in Budapest, Hungary .

Q: What languages does Attila speak?

Attila speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Romanian (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Attila have?

Attila has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Attila has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Attila may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Attila's latest experience?

Attila's most recent position is Tekmetric Component Developer Engineering Manager at Freelance .

Q: What companies has Attila worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Attila has worked for Freelance , Toptal , Elastic , and Amplicare .

Q: Which industries is Attila most experienced in?

Attila is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Automotive , and Healthcare . Attila also has some experience in Banking and Finance and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Attila most experienced in?

Attila is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Human Resources (HR) . Attila also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Project Management , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Attila worked in recently?

Attila has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Automotive , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Attila worked in recently?

Attila has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Human Resources (HR) .

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Budapest, Hungary

Experience

Aug 2024 - Present

1 year 7 months

Tekmetric Component Developer Engineering Manager

Freelance

Component developer engineering manager for Tekmetric
Freelance role focusing on component development and integration

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

Remote

Senior Engineering Manager

Freelance

Led engineering teams at multiple companies, focusing on local and remote talent acquisition
Scaled teams by hiring high-caliber engineers, ensuring technical excellence and cultural fit
Built and optimized engineering processes, including development workflows and CI/CD pipelines
Improved team efficiency and code quality
Cross-functional collaboration aligning engineering goals with business objectives

Oct 2022 - Aug 2024

1 year 11 months

Engineering Manager

Toptal

Partnered with Data Engineering and Analytics team to build an ML model predicting customer quality and retention
Oversaw engineering team, providing guidance and ensuring team cohesion and productivity
Conducted weekly 1:1s and led Scrum ceremonies (stand-up, demo, retrospectives)
Defined project scopes, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery
Set technical standards and made key architectural decisions
Mentored engineers for career growth and skill development
Communicated effectively with other departments, upper management, and external stakeholders

Feb 2022 - Sep 2022

8 months

Engineering Manager

Elastic

Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

1 year 2 months

Engineering Manager

Toptal

Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

6 months

Management Consultant

Amplicare

Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

1 year 5 months

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Head of Engineering

Amplicare

Led, coached, and grew the engineering team across three countries
Collaborated with CEO and executive team and stakeholders in Customer Success, Product, Design, and Sales to improve offerings and develop new products
Set clear objectives and compared deliverables against objectives
Delivered timely performance and annual reviews
Oversaw hiring, development, commitment, and retention of skilled colleagues
Ensured development team supported business needs
Planned, executed, and monitored the department budget

Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

1 year 2 months

Romania

Director of Engineering

accesa.eu

Managed a team of ~50 colleagues including project managers, developers (Java, Python, Angular, React), and business analysts
Defined career and performance objectives and KPIs for team leads
Conducted employee happiness surveys, 1:1s, and financial discussions
Participated in hiring, defined job descriptions, facilitated technical trainings, and coached team leaders
Acted as main point of contact for strategic clients and performed on-site visits in the DACH region
Ensured team performance matched client needs
Developed technical portfolio and initiated new collaborations
Conducted technical pre-sales (UI/UX design sessions, business analysis, architectural proposals)
Implemented proof-of-concepts based on market trends
Created annual business plan and monitored execution

Jan 2016 - Jun 2018

2 years 6 months

Romania

Java Technical Lead

accesa.eu

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

2 years 1 month

TIBCO Consultant and Java Developer

Developed and configured TIBCO-based middleware solutions for efficient data integration and workflows
Integrated various systems using TIBCO software, ensuring seamless data exchange (Stibo, Oracle CRM, SAP PI/PO)
Identified and resolved issues within the TIBCO environment to optimize performance
Maintained and updated TIBCO applications for security and efficiency
Provided training and ongoing support to engineers on connecting to Tibco EMS
Ensured compliance with industry standards and best practices in integration solutions

May 2012 - Dec 2013

1 year 8 months

Java Developer

Betfair

Implemented and maintained secure systems for processing card payments, integrating with bank APIs
Ensured compliance with international financial standards and government regulations
Developed algorithms for fraud detection and prevention in card transactions
Implemented data encryption methods to protect sensitive payment data
Created robust REST APIs for payment system integrations
Collaborated with front-end teams on payment updates
Monitored system vulnerabilities and updated to address security threats
Developed Splunk dashboards for common queries
Produced clear technical documentation on system architecture, code, and compliance measures

Oct 2011 - May 2012

8 months

Java Developer

Endava

Architected and developed scalable, robust applications using Java technologies
Reviewed code for quality and best practice adherence
Mentored junior developers and led development teams
Enhanced application performance through optimization and tuning
Collaborated with UI/UX teams to develop new frontend for payments system
Authored comprehensive technical documentation in Confluence
Implemented and managed CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment using Jenkins and CircleCI
Interacted with clients to gather and implement application requirements

Jun 2009 - Oct 2011

2 years 5 months

Java Software Developer

Navigon

Supported the development of GPS navigation features and user interfaces
Wrote and tested code under senior developer supervision, using Java and Mockito
Identified and fixed application bugs
Learned and implemented new web technologies relevant to GPS navigation
Maintained clear documentation and FAQs for end users
Participated in code reviews to learn best practices
Assisted in designing user-friendly GPS application interfaces
Technology stack: Java EE, Oracle DB, JSF, MySQL, Apache Tomcat, Apache POI

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (15 years), Automotive (4 years), Healthcare (2 years), Banking and Finance (1.5 years), and Professional Services (1 year).

Information Technology

Automotive

Healthcare

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (16.5 years), Product Development (11 years), Human Resources (2 years), Business Intelligence (2 years), Project Management (2 years), and Operations (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Product Development

Human Resources

Business Intelligence

Project Management

Operations

Summary

Technology Manager experienced in start-ups, near-shore locations, in multilingual and multi-cultural environments.

Interested to learn more about the challenges of remote leadership and management of global teams.

Solid background in Engineering, always keen to keep myself updated with the latest technology trends.

Skills

Microsoft Copilot
Shopify
Data Science

Languages

English

Advanced

Romanian

Advanced

Education

Oct 2007 - Jun 2011

Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

Computer science Engineer · Computer science · Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Silvania National College

Zalău, Romania

Certifications & licenses

How To Master Your Executive Experience Presence

Oracle Certified Associate - Java SE8 Programmer

Oracle

Oracle Certified Expert Java Web Tekmetric Component Developer

Oracle

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Where is Attila based?

Attila is based in Budapest, Hungary.

What languages does Attila speak?

Attila speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Romanian (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Attila have?

Attila has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Attila has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Attila may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Attila be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Attila would be well-suited for roles such as: Tekmetric Component Developer Engineering Manager, Senior Engineering Manager, Engineering Manager.

What is Attila's latest experience?

Attila's most recent position is Tekmetric Component Developer Engineering Manager at Freelance.

What companies has Attila worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Attila has worked for Freelance, Toptal, Elastic, and Amplicare.

Which industries is Attila most experienced in?

Attila is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Automotive, and Healthcare. Attila also has some experience in Banking and Finance and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Attila most experienced in?

Attila is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Human Resources (HR). Attila also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Project Management, and Finance.

Which industries has Attila worked in recently?

Attila has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Automotive, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Attila worked in recently?

Attila has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Human Resources (HR).

What is Attila's education?

Attila holds a Bachelor in Computer science from Technical University of Cluj-Napoca.

Does Attila have any certificates?

Attila has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: How To Master Your Executive Experience Presence, Oracle Certified Associate - Java SE8 Programmer, and Oracle Certified Expert Java Web Tekmetric Component Developer.

What is the availability of Attila?

Attila is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Attila?

Attila's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.