Software Engineer

As a seasoned Software Engineer, I bring a wealth of experience and a diverse skill set that spans multiple domains and technologies. My most recent role as a Freelance Software Engineer, has equipped me with a profound understanding of microservices architecture using Go. Within a dynamic Data & Analytics team, I've played a pivotal role in enhancing our ERP system, implementing robust integration and end-to-end tests, and utilizing technologies such as gorm, gorilla/mux, AWS S3, AWS RDS, Kubernetes, Redis, and New Relic. My responsibilities extend to managing ETL pipelines and maintaining views in the database, demonstrating my expertise in the entire software development lifecycle.
Prior to my freelance work, I contributed significantly to Quantive, a company focused on delivering a user-friendly solution for adopting OKRs. During my tenure , I honed my skills in Golang, gRPC, and microservices architecture. I actively introduced tooling such as golangci-lint to enhance code quality, improved the PDF exporting experience for users, and implemented a crucial Audit log feature. Working with MongoDB and Kubernetes, I successfully executed backfilling processes for over 200 million MongoDB documents, showcasing my ability to handle large-scale data operations.
In my role at Financial Times, I contributed to the Data Platform team. I extended internal Data Platform APIs, enhanced the internal PyPi Index with libraries, and leveraged Apache Airflow for batch processing. My achievements included creating a robust AWS key notification mechanism and developing a Proof of Concept (PoC) streaming solution for key stakeholders. Additionally, I proficiently utilized CircleCI as our CI/CD tool, showcasing my commitment to implementing best practices in continuous integration and delivery.
I hold the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA) certification, validating my expertise in architecting solutions on the AWS platform. My educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences from Sofia University, where I gained a solid foundation in computer science principles.
In my earlier roles, I demonstrated my versatility as a Part-time Backend Developer at influ.ai, supporting and expanding cronjobs and backend codebases, and as a Junior Software Engineer at Strypes, where I contributed to the supply of lithography systems using Python and C/C++. My experience also includes internships at SoftServe and MentorMate, where I further developed my software engineering skills.
My technical skills include proficiency in Go, Python, AWS, MongoDB, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, and more. My hands-on experience in diverse environments, coupled with a commitment to staying current with industry trends, positions me as a valuable asset for any project or team. I am confident in my ability to deliver high-quality software solutions and welcome the opportunity to contribute to your project's success.