role: Python Backend Developer | Database Administrator | System Architect
experience: 16+ years in Software Engineering, Systems Integration & Database Administration
background: Head of Engineering / DBA / System Architect ➔ Transitioned to Python Backend
stack: Python (Django, FastAPI, Flask) | Databases (Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Postgres) | System Architecture
focus: Scalable Backend Systems, Integration, Enterprise Architecture & Modern Python APIs
location: Germany 🇩🇪
status: Open to OpportunitiesI am a Seasoned IT Professional with over 16 years of hands-on experience in system architecture, enterprise system integration, and high-performance Database Administration (DBA). My background includes multi-year leadership experience as Head of Software Engineering managing up to 5 development teams.
Building upon my deep technical foundation in databases, APIs, and software design, I have expanded my core expertise to Modern Python Backend Development.
My unique advantage is combining 16+ years of strategic engineering mindset with fresh, hands-on Python skills:
🐍 Python Backend Focus: Proficient in building clean, structured web services and APIs using Python, Django, FastAPI, Flask, SQLAlchemy, Pydantic, Celery, and Redis.
🗄️ Expert Database Administrator (DBA): Senior-level mastery in designing, tuning, and administering relational & NoSQL databases (Oracle, PL/SQL, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
🏗️ System Architecture & Data Integration: Extensive experience connecting complex enterprise environments (ERP/WMS/CRM like Navision, E-commerce like Magento 2 / Pimcore) via RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and custom Data Bus integration strategies.
👥 Leadership & Engineering Process: Proven expertise in SDLC, Agile (Scrum, Kanban), ITIL standards, and building resilient engineering operations from the ground up.
