Bastian S. - Senior Software Developer

Bendorf, Germany

Experience

Aug 2024 - Present

1 year 2 months

Bendorf, Germany

Evolved an e-commerce marketplace backend using Laravel and related technologies
Implemented innovative features and optimized existing systems to increase scalability and performance
Promoted agile practices and shortened release cycles for faster time-to-market of new features
Analyzed and solved complex technical issues to improve user experience and customer satisfaction

Apr 2021 - Sep 2024

3 years 6 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Designed, developed, and maintained internal software systems including CRM, websites, and real estate valuation tools
Continuously supported and built the development team for innovation and efficiency
Coordinated smooth workflows as the interface to agencies
Handled all IT matters to ensure seamless integration
Tech stack: PHP (Laravel, Livewire), HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MariaDB (MySQL), Nginx, Linux (Ubuntu), GitLab, Docker, Jira, Confluence, O365, API implementations (Stripe, Prohyp, Europace, Heyflow, Azure, Mailjet, HubSpot, Personio)

Aug 2010 - Oct 2014

4 years 3 months

Koblenz, Germany

Provided third-level support focusing on release management and testing
Planned, coordinated, and executed software releases to ensure system stability and quality standards
Responsible for automated and manual testing procedures to guarantee smooth functionality

Feb 2010 - Present

15 years 8 months

Bendorf, Germany

Developed and maintained custom software solutions for SMEs based on PHP/Laravel
Designed and implemented Docker-based websites
Managed and maintained small IT infrastructures, especially Windows-based
Continued this work on a part-time basis since 2021
Tech stack: PHP (Laravel, Livewire), HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MariaDB (MySQL), Nginx, Linux (Ubuntu), GitLab, Docker, Bash