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Principal Engineer & Distributed Systems Architect

Secure Distributed Systems & Platform Engineering

I design and modernise resilient enterprise platforms — from architectural decisions through to production-ready delivery in regulated environments.

Available for architecture reviews, platform design and technical leadership (remote / DACH / EU).

Java · Spring BootKafkaKubernetesKeycloakPostgreSQLOpenTelemetry

Project experience with

Deutsche BankDeutsche TelekomKfWLufthansaDeutsche BahnBundeswehr / BWIBAMFDresdner BankBethmanbankPorsche AGTU Karlsruhe (KIT)Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Structured Architecture Engagements

Clearly defined analysis and modernisation packages for complex enterprise systems.

How we start

A structured introductory call (30 minutes). You describe your challenge — I provide an initial assessment and outline possible next steps.

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Why Engineering Discipline Matters

Architecture First

Decisions made upfront save months of remediation. Every engagement starts with a clear, documented architecture baseline.

Secure by Design

Security is not an afterthought. Zero Trust, OIDC, HSM integration and regulatory compliance are built in from day one.

Cloud Native

Kubernetes-native, observable, and deployable in regulated cloud environments including on-premise and hybrid setups.

Services

Focused on the intersection of distributed systems, security, and operational excellence.

Technology Stack

Production-proven. No hype, no experiments in critical paths.

Java 8–21Spring BootApache KafkaKubernetesDockerKeycloak / OIDCPostgreSQLOracleMongoDBOpenTelemetry

Selected Projects

All projects delivered in productive enterprise operation — with a focus on stability, compliance and long-term maintainability.

Enterprise Network · Deutsche Bank

Global IPAM Migration: QIP → Infoblox

Challenge

Deutsche Bank operated its global network management on a legacy QIP infrastructure. Migration to Infoblox was required — with zero downtime, across multiple global data centres, while keeping operations running.

Approach

As Senior Software Developer, I led the core transformation: data migration, API integration between legacy and target systems, and building a central monitoring portal for global network management.

Result

Global migration in live operation with zero downtime. Centralised network management across multiple data centres worldwide — maintainable, scalable and audit-ready.

Federal Agency · BAMF

EGVP Microservices for Electronic Court and Administrative Mail

Challenge

The Federal Office required a modern, legally compliant solution for automated processing of XÖV/xJustiz messages at high volume — with strict compliance requirements.

Approach

As lead developer and technical director, I designed and implemented the EGVP Spring Boot application: automated message processing, secure transmission protocols, and microservices architecture on Java/Spring.

Result

Solo delivery in 4 months — external teams had declined the project as too complex. Full XÖV compliance, complete audit trail, stable under high load.

Private Banking · Bethmanbank

Process-Oriented Financial Products for Private Banking

Challenge

Bethmanbank required a new generation of digital financial products — process-oriented, multi-tenant, and integrable into existing core banking systems.

Approach

As Senior Chief Architect and Full-Stack Lead, I was responsible for concept, architecture, and development of the platform — from data layer to UI, in close coordination with business units and compliance.

Result

Multiple financial products (risk analysis, portfolio review, investment proposal) in a single rollout. Modular architecture — new regulatory requirements implementable without rewrite.

Development Bank · KfW

Loan Processing System for Development Loans

Challenge

KfW Bank required modern J2EE-based intranet applications for loan processing — with high requirements for data security, traceability, and integration into host systems.

Approach

As Senior Architect, I took responsibility for specification, design, and development of several loan processing modules — from requirements analysis through to production-ready implementation on J2EE.

Result

J2EE platform for development loan processing in live operation. Transaction-safe persistence, complete audit trails for all credit decisions.

Federal Agency · Federal Employment Agency

Microservice-Based OSCI Interface Platform

Challenge

The Federal Employment Agency required a modern platform for secure data exchange with state authorities — event-driven, containerised, and compliant with strict regulatory requirements.

Approach

As Senior Backend Developer, I built microservices with Quarkus and Java 11, integrated Apache Kafka for asynchronous communication, and deployed the entire platform in Kubernetes — within an agile, multidisciplinary team.

Result

OSCI interface between the Federal Employment Agency and state authorities — multiple federal states connected. Kubernetes deployment, Kafka-based processing under high load.

Telecommunications · Deutsche Telekom / Bundeswehr

NGN-MC Portal: From Developer to Task Force Lead

Challenge

The NGN-MC project to modernise telecommunications processes ran into serious difficulties — structural weaknesses and a lack of technical leadership threatened the project's success.

Approach

Starting as Senior Developer, I was appointed Task Force Lead based on proven performance. I stabilised the project, reorganised the team, and drove it to successful delivery.

Result

Project stabilised and successfully delivered. Technical leadership in a critical phase — transition from developer to lead role under time pressure.

Own Product · Brainforms Software

omex — Cloud-Based Workflow & Task Management Framework

Challenge

No integrated platform existed for workflow management, collaboration, and file management in enterprise environments — existing solutions were too rigid, too expensive, or not integrable.

Approach

As founder and lead developer, I designed and built omex (Object Management Explorer) from the ground up: a complete workflow engine, calendar, email, and file management — all in one seamless cloud platform.

Result

Self-built cloud platform that unites architectural thinking, product development and entrepreneurial initiative.

Let's work together

Ready to build something resilient?

Whether you need an architecture review, a new platform design, or hands-on engineering leadership — let's find out if we're a good fit.

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