Levon Movsesyan

Senior Full Stack Engineer / Competency Lead

MediaMarktSaturn Technologies

Sep 2020 - present. Munich, Germany

Led a team of 5 software engineers, managing the migration of monolithic applications (IBM WebSphere) from on-premises to Google Cloud. Oversaw implementation, architectural decisions, and strategic planning to ensure a seamless transition.
Migration of Couchbase database from on-premises to GCP with zero downtime, ensuring seamless transition and high availability.
Implement distributed systems with event-driven architecture to support MediaMarkt's e-commerce platform.
Design and develop scalable microservices using Java 17-21 and Spring Boot to process high-volume product data.
Architect and implement cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Run Functions, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL and other services.
Establish infrastructure as code practices with Terraform and implement CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
Work with multiple database technologies including PostgreSQL, OracleDB, and Couchbase to optimize data storage and retrieval.
Develop React JS components for frontend applications that integrate with backend services.

Senior Full Stack Engineer

SES Satellite

Apr 2019 - Sep 2020. Munich, Germany

Developed a mission-critical Spring Boot application for monitoring video asset handover via satellite, ensuring reliable content delivery.
Utilized Kotlin to create efficient, concise backend services with REST APIs connected to MongoDB.
Deployed applications to GCP using Kubernetes Engine, containerizing services with Docker and managing with Helm.
Implemented serverless architecture using Cloud Functions for asynchronous processing of images and satellite data.
Automated infrastructure provisioning and application deployment using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
Participated in a development of a responsive frontend using ReactJS, Next.js, and TypeScript, implementing component-driven development with StoryBook.

Senior Software Engineer

ProSiebenSat1 SE

Jun 2018 - Apr 2019. Munich, Germany

Architected and developed backend microservices for a new video-on-demand platform using Java and Spring Boot.
Implemented data persistence with Hibernate ORM and REST APIs for seamless client-server communication.
Designed and built CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI for automated testing and deployment.
Utilized AWS services including EKS, SNS, SQS, and DynamoDB to create scalable cloud-native solutions.
Implemented Infrastructure as Code with CloudFormation to ensure consistent environment provisioning.

Software Engineer

Windeln.de AG

Aug 2015 - Jun 2018. Munich, Germany

Specialized in payment system development, designing and implementing features to enhance e-commerce payment infrastructure.
Integrated third-party payment service providers into the platform, ensuring secure and reliable transaction processing.
Built and maintained microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs in a distributed system architecture.
Worked with diverse data storage solutions including MongoDB, MySQL, and Redis to handle various data requirements.
Implemented message-based communication between services using RabbitMQ to ensure system resilience.

Software Engineer

EPAM Systems

Aug 2014 - Aug 2015. Krakow, Poland

Developed an Options Settlement Tool for CME Group, streamlining the settlement process for options contracts.
Implemented modular application architecture using the OSGI framework for flexible component management.
Created data access layers with Hibernate ORM and REST APIs for financial data processing.
Built MySQL database schemas optimized for financial transaction data and reporting.

Software Engineer (Freelancer)

Smart Layover

Dec 2013 - Jun 2014

Developed backend services for a travel application using Java with Spring MVC and Hibernate.
Integrated Sabre and Viator APIs to provide seamless booking and reservation experiences.
Implemented comprehensive unit testing using Mockito and JUnit frameworks to ensure code quality.

Software Engineer

VMWare

Mar 2012 - Dec 2013. Yerevan, Armenia

Contributed to the vCenter Operations Platform, developing backend services for monitoring system performance.
Designed and optimized distributed systems architecture for scalability and high availability.
Implemented event-driven architecture for real-time monitoring and alerting capabilities.
Created comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure system reliability and performance.

C++ R&D Engineer

Virage Logic Corporation (acquired by Synopsys in 2010)

Dec 2008 - Mar 2012. Yerevan, Armenia

Contributed to the STAR Yield Accelerator project, automating memory testing processes for semiconductor manufacturers.
Participated in the design, planning, and development of C++ applications for hardware testing.

Senior Full Stack Engineer | Cloud Computing & Distributed Systems Specialist