Senior Software Engineer & Technical Owner
End-to-end technical ownership: architecture, delivery, and production stability—optimized for small teams and measurable outcomes. Cloud-native, AI-assisted.
Technical Ownership, Not Task Execution
I take full technical responsibility for complex systems. This means owning architecture decisions, implementation, deployment, and operational stability. I work effectively under ambiguity, time pressure, and changing requirements.
I prioritize decision quality, risk reduction, and maintainable delivery over maximizing output or headcount.
My preference is for lean setups and clear ownership over fragmented roles. A small team with aligned goals delivers better outcomes than a large coordination-heavy structure.
AI-Assisted Development
AI-assisted software development is a standard part of my working mode. I use LLM-based tooling across the entire development lifecycle:
- Architecture exploration
- Implementation and refactoring
- Test automation
- Documentation
- Code review support & test generation as default, with human verification and clear quality gates
AI is a multiplier for senior judgment, not automation replacing engineering. The value comes from knowing what to build and how to evaluate outputs, not from generating code faster.
Technical Ownership
Full responsibility from architecture to production, not isolated task delivery.
Small Teams
High-leverage setups with clear ownership over coordination-heavy structures.
Outcome Ownership
Outcome-focused delivery that reduces complexity and accelerates results.
Problem-Oriented Engagements
I focus on responsibility and ownership, not task execution. Each engagement is scoped around outcomes, not hours.
Good fit
- Ambiguous requirements, legacy complexity
- Platform work, integration-heavy domains
- Small teams with clear ownership
Not a fit
- Ticket-only execution, unclear ownership
- "Add one more developer"
- Rate-only procurement
Building New Systems
Delivering production-ready systems under time and complexity constraints. From greenfield architecture to first deployment.
Simplifying Complexity
Stabilizing and simplifying grown microservice landscapes. Reducing technical debt while maintaining business continuity.
Prototype to Production
Turning early-stage prototypes into scalable, maintainable platforms. Adding the operational foundation that MVPs lack.
API & Integration Architecture
Designing integration architectures in complex environments. Connecting systems while managing organizational boundaries.
Experience & Credibility
Patterns of responsibility and outcomes across startups and large enterprises.
In complex and regulated environments
Finance, Energy, Automotive, Industry, Telecom, Insurance
TU Darmstadt, focus on Computer Science
Foodini: early-stage product delivery under uncertainty, end-to-end technical ownership
Selected Clients & Environments
Bosch · SICK AG · EnBW · Deutsche Telekom · Commerzbank · Volkswagen · DVAG
Capabilities, Not Keywords
Technologies serve outcomes. These are the areas where I deliver the most value.
Cloud-Native Systems
Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Azure
Backend-Heavy Architectures
Java, Spring Boot, Python, Microservices
APIs & Integrations
REST, Event-Driven, OAuth2/OIDC
Observability & CI/CD
Grafana, Prometheus, GitLab CI, ArgoCD
AI-Assisted Development
LLM-assisted design/review/testing workflows, refactoring support—quality-gated
Security & Compliance
OAuth2/OIDC, policy enforcement, auditability
How I Work
Clear ownership and collaboration with business stakeholders. Focus on outcomes rather than hours.
Weekly or Milestone-Based
Engagements structured around deliverables and checkpoints, not time tracking.
Outcome Focus
Success measured by results, not hours logged. Clear goals, clear accountability.
Direct Collaboration
Working closely with business stakeholders. No layers of indirection or reporting overhead.
First 2 Weeks
Clarify goals & constraints (incl. stakeholders, risk, boundaries)
Propose target architecture + delivery plan
Deliver first production-grade slice + quality gates
Based in Frankfurt, Germany. Available for remote engagements across the DACH region and internationally.
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