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Fares Mahmoud

Software Engineer

Fares Mahmoud
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Oct 2024 - Present
1 year 5 months

Software Engineer

DXC Technology

  • Developed and maintained backend services for Q8's Digital Cards and Mobility Platform in Java and Spring Boot.
  • Designed scalable, multi-tenant microservices with API-first principles using Swagger.
  • Implemented asynchronous messaging with Apache ActiveMQ to decouple services and improve resilience.
  • Managed multi-tenant architecture with data isolation and configurable tenant logic.
  • Ensured secure data handling with Spring Security and PostgreSQL, supported by Liquibase version control.
  • Integrated JasperReports for generating PDF reports based on user and business needs.
  • Followed Agile practices and implemented thorough unit and integration testing.
Dec 2022 - Sep 2024
1 year 10 months
Cairo, Egypt

Software Engineer

Banque Misr | Digital Factory

  • Engineered backend services for the bank’s mobile app using Java/Kotlin and microservices architecture.
  • Developed card PIN set/reset service, reducing ATM reliance by 70%.
  • Contributed to Apple Pay and card tokenization services, boosting iOS engagement by 90%.
  • Supported production systems and implemented debugging, TDD, and automated tests to maintain system health.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to maintain performance in a high-volume, secure environment.
Aug 2020 - Oct 2020
3 months
Cairo, Egypt

Artificial Intelligence Intern

IBM

  • Created a Smart Gate system with OCR-based car plate recognition to manage residential access.
  • Built backend data handling for resident profiles with Java and JDBC.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance (2 years) and Information Technology (1.5 years).

Banking and Finance
Information Technology

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology (3.5 years), Product Development (3.5 years), and Quality Assurance (1.5 years).

Information Technology
Product Development
Quality Assurance

Summary

Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience delivering scalable, reliable solutions in collaborative environments.

Skills

  • Languages: Java, Kotlin, Sql

  • Frameworks & Tools: Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Cloud, Jpa, Hibernate, Rest, Soap, Liquibase

  • Databases: Postgresql, Oracle, Dynamodb

  • Devops & Cloud: Jenkins, Docker, Aws, Red Hat Openshift

  • Testing: Rest Assured, Soap Ui, Junit, Tdd

  • Reporting: Jasperreports

  • Version Control & Monitoring: Git, Kibana

  • Messaging & Integration: Apache Activemq, Kafka

Languages

Arabic
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

Sep 2018 - Jun 2022

Cairo University

Bachelor of Science · Computer Science · Cairo, Egypt · GPA: 3.34 / 4.0, with Honors

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Where is Fares based?

Fares is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Fares speak?

Fares speaks the following languages: Arabic (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Fares have?

Fares has at least 3 years of experience. During this time, Fares has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Fares may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Fares be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Fares would be well-suited for roles such as: Software Engineer, Artificial Intelligence Intern.

What is Fares's latest experience?

Fares's most recent position is Software Engineer at DXC Technology.

What companies has Fares worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Fares has worked for DXC Technology and Banque Misr | Digital Factory.

Which industries is Fares most experienced in?

Fares is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Fares most experienced in?

Fares is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Fares's education?

Fares holds a Bachelor in Computer Science from Cairo University.

What is the availability of Fares?

Fares is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Fares?

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