Hey hey, I'm Niklas 👋🏼 🤓
I’m a tech professional whose expertise ranges from mobile app development to high-level operative architecture. Beginning with crafting user-friendly interfaces, I’ve delved into optimizing low-level programming and designing scalable web architectures. With a talent for clear communication and a holistic view of IT systems, I excel at bridging technical and tactical layers within teams. For a comprehensive overview of my journey and expertise, please feel free to reach out.
msg systems ag
IT-Consultant, jan 2024 — present
Served as a vital link between domain experts and development teams in the creation of a mobile Telematics Infrastructure (TI) Messenger client for Android and iOS platforms. Supported technical conception while adhering to strict legal and quality standards. Played a key role in coordinating sprint planning, ensuring effective teamwork and project alignment with strategic goals.
Software Architect, aug 2023 — dec 2023
Led the architecture management of a software factory, focusing on crafting and implementing strategic architectural decisions. Presented solutions to clients, ensuring clarity and alignment with their needs. Facilitated communication between developer teams and spearheaded my own team, driving projects to successful completion while maintaining high standards of collaboration and performance.
Java, Typescript, Angular, Spring, Maven, Kubernetes, KeyCloak, Matrix-Messenger, Docker, Git, Jira, Scrum, Design-Thinking, Big Room Planning
CompuGroup Medical (CGM)
Full-Stack Developer, oct 2021 — jul 2023
As a Full-Stack Developer at CompuGroup Medical (CGM), I played a crucial role in advancing a hospital information system. My responsibilities included full-stack development of the main product, integration with telematics infrastructure services, implementation of communication modules, support for system migration, development of release management software, participation in code review and 3rd-level support, and agile collaboration with international teams.
Technologies utilized included Java EE, Spring Boot, Spring AOP, Kafka, JMS, Camunda, Maven, Typescript, Angular, ServerSocket, Docker, LDAP, MS SQL, Open API/Swagger, REST, SOAP, HL7Fhier, HL7-v3, arc42, IntelliJ, Postman, SQL Server, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Management Studio, Jira, Confluence, and SCRUM.
Lehrstuhl Unternehmensrechnung und Controlling - TU Dortmund
Software Developer and DevOps Engineer (Part-time), apr 2021 — mar 2023
As a Software Developer and Server Administrator for the Chair of Corporate Accounting and Controlling at TU Dortmund, I played a key role in developing two essential apps, "MyRiskGov" and "KoCo" for the university's Department of Corporate Governance. This part-time position not only provided me with hands-on experience but also allowed me to serve as a bridge between technology and academia, contributing to both educational and risk management initiatives.
Technologies utilized included Swift, Java, Wildfly, MySQL, Maven, Xcode, IntelliJ, Postman, Android Studio, and Linux.
Monument Software GmbH
Software Developer (Part-time), dec 2017 — sep 2021
During my time in IT services, I specialized in mobile software development. I developed cross-platform apps for home automation, set up automated testing environments, and maintained iOS and Android apps. Additionally, I contributed to internal platform development, created productivity tools, and led a market analysis for a WebRTC product innovation. This included low-level infrastructure implementation and mobile frontend development using various technologies.
C++, Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C, Java, Python, HTML, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, CSS, SCSS, SASS, React, npm, pnpm, Storybook, REST API, ICE, STUN, TURN, SDP, WebRTC, MongoDB, Redis, PostgreSQL, CMake, JWT Authentication, Docker
Geenen IT Systems
iOS App Development (Part-time), feb 2016 — sep 2016
Geenen IT Systems in Dortmund provided me with the opportunity to contribute to the development of an innovative iOS app for the gastronomy sector. This part-time position marked my transition from an internship to my first professional role, where I gained invaluable experience and further honed my skills in app development.
The development process involved utilizing Swift for iOS app development, Docker for containerization, MQTT for messaging, and REST APIs for communication with external services. Project management was facilitated through Jira, and development took place in the macOS environment.