Nikola O.

Backend Developer

Nikola is a skilled Backend Developer with five years of commercial experience, specializing in Java, Spring Boot, Spring Data, Azure, and Microservices.

He has a solid track record of building and maintaining microservices, leveraging the latest technologies and deploying them as Docker containers on AWS and Azure.

Nikola has contributed to major projects at Adobe, where he worked on Adobe Acrobat Sign, and has experience with innovative startups like Harness. His diverse background and technical proficiency across multiple platforms make him an accomplished software engineer, adept at handling a wide array of development challenges.

Main expertise

  • Java
    Java 7 years
  • Spring Boot
    Spring Boot 6 years
  • NoSQL 9 years

Other skills

  • Docker
    Docker 5 years
  • Kibana
    Kibana 4 years
  • Python
    Python 4 years
Nikola

Nikola O.

Serbia

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Selected experience

Employment

  • Senior Backend Developer

    Trafigura Ltd., via Proxify (London, UK – remote) - 1 year 3 months

    Trafigura is one of the world’s largest physical commodities trading groups, operating globally across energy, metals, and renewables with enterprise-scale trading and data platforms.

    • Supported the Front Office Data team by developing and maintaining backend services critical to trading and analytics workflows.

    • Designed and implemented scalable Java-based microservices using Spring Boot, focusing on reliability, performance, and security.

    • Integrated backend services with AWS infrastructure, ensuring stable deployments and high availability in production environments.

    • Collaborated closely with data engineers, analysts, and frontend teams to deliver end-to-end solutions supporting trading operations.

    • Contributed to production-grade systems handling high data volumes and strict performance requirements.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • AWS AWS
    • Java Java
    • Microservices
    • Spring Boot Spring Boot
    • SQL SQL
    • Git Git
    • REST API REST API
    • Solution Architecture
  • Senior JavaScript Fullstack Developer (with Java)

    trefox GmbH, via Proxify (Germany, remote) - 3 months

    trefox is a digital agency delivering custom software solutions, including renewable energy tools and internal ERP platforms.

    • Acted as a core developer on a request management tool for solar installation workflows.

    • Built and maintained fullstack features using Node.js and React/Next.js.

    • Contributed Java and Spring Boot expertise for backend services planned for a follow-up ERP project.

    • Took ownership of architectural decisions and implementation details for critical application components.

    • Worked independently in a small, fast-moving team, driving requirements and delivery forward.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • JavaScript JavaScript
    • React.js React.js
    • Node.js Node.js
    • Java Java
    • Spring Boot Spring Boot
    • Next.js Next.js
    • REST API REST API
  • Senior Backend Developer (Java / DevOps)

    The Sniffers Holding (via Proxify) - 1 month

    The Sniffers is an industrial services company operating complex backend systems requiring high availability and strong DevOps practices.

    • Developed and maintained Java Spring Boot backend services within a microservices architecture.

    • Acted as a senior peer to the backend lead, contributing to design decisions and implementation quality.

    • Managed dependency updates and ensured backend services remained secure and up to date.

    • Supported CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows across multiple environments (local, acceptance, production).

    • Worked extensively with Docker and Kubernetes to maintain stable, containerized services.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • Docker Docker
    • Java Java
    • Microservices
    • Spring Boot Spring Boot
    • Kubernetes Kubernetes
    • Linux Linux
    • OAuth2 OAuth2
  • Senior Software Engineer

    Clarivate (London, UK – remote) - 3 years 9 months

    • Built and maintained robust microservices using technologies such as Java with Spring Boot, Postgres, MongoDB, and others.
    • Deployed microservices as Docker containers on cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.
    • Contributed to the development of Node.js and Express microservices, ensuring seamless integration with React-based frontends.
    • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project delivery by addressing impediments affecting team effectiveness.
    • Took on the role of DevOps champion and served as the dedicated person for DevOps-related tasks.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • MongoDB MongoDB
    • Docker Docker
    • PostgreSQL PostgreSQL
    • AWS AWS
    • Microservices
    • Spring Boot Spring Boot
    • Spring Spring
    • Maven Maven
    • Hibernate Hibernate
    • Azure Azure
    • DevOps DevOps
    • Unit Testing
    • Thymeleaf Thymeleaf
    • Bitbucket Bitbucket
    • Integration Testing
    • Swagger Swagger
  • Software Engineer

    NCR Corporation (Atlanta, US – remote) - 3 months

    • Developed high-quality software solutions aimed at enhancing user experience and introducing innovative capabilities for ATM applications.
    • Analyzed business needs and client requirements to design secure and efficient backend solutions using Java EE.
    • Managed databases using SQL to ensure software reliability and performance.
    • Utilized JavaScript and other technologies to create interactive and intuitive user interfaces.
    • Participated in all stages of the development process, including analysis, design, implementation, and testing.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • JavaScript JavaScript
    • HTML HTML
    • CSS CSS
    • Java Java
    • Maven Maven
    • Hibernate Hibernate
    • SQL SQL
    • Swagger Swagger
  • Software Developer

    Endava (London, UK – remote) - 1 year 10 months

    • Understood and analyzed requirements to develop effective solutions.
    • Estimated project efforts and ensured timely delivery of features.
    • Implemented new features and functionality using Java, Spring Boot, and other relevant technologies.
    • Collaborated with colleagues to ensure code quality through code reviews and adherence to best practices.
    • Followed version control practices using Git for efficient collaboration.
    • Used JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • JavaScript JavaScript
    • HTML HTML
    • CSS CSS
    • Spring Boot Spring Boot
    • Spring Spring
    • Maven Maven
    • Hibernate Hibernate
    • SQL SQL
    • Thymeleaf Thymeleaf
    • Agile Agile
    • Git Git
    • Tomcat Tomcat
    • Swagger Swagger
    • Spring Data Spring Data
  • Software Engineer Intern

    Zamphyr (Tallinn, Estonia) - 3 months

    • Worked on the implementation of a school inventory system using Meteor.js during the internship.
    • Gained practical experience in full-stack web development through hands-on project work.
    • Used JavaScript and Meteor.js to collaborate with the team in building an efficient and user-friendly system.
    • Contributed to the development of key features for seamless tracking and management of school inventory items.
    • Gained valuable insights into the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • Maven Maven
    • Agile Agile
    • Swagger Swagger
    • Meteor.js Meteor.js
  • Software Engineer

    Freelance Software Development - 1 year 11 months

    Freelance

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • Java Java
    • Spring Boot Spring Boot
    • Spring Spring
    • Maven Maven
    • Hibernate Hibernate
    • REST API REST API

Education

  • BSc.Software Engineering

    Metropolitan University · 2016 - 2020

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