About Iyas
I am a Software Engineer with over 13 years of experience delivering high-quality, scalable applications. I approach my work from a consulting perspective, focusing on strategic business value rather than simply executing tasks.
My contributions typically include:
Technology Evaluation – Assessing business requirements and recommending the right technologies for each project
Architecture & Development – Designing application structures and writing clean, maintainable, production-ready code
Quality Assurance – Implementing comprehensive testing strategies and reliable build processes
Stakeholder Collaboration – Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery
Core Technologies
Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Microservices
REST / JSON Web Services
SQL, Redis, InfluxDB
JUnit, Mockito, TDD
Maven, Gradle
Additional experience with cloud and DevOps:
Docker, Kubernetes, Helm Charts
Google Cloud Platform, AWS
CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Flux CD
Apache Kafka, Apache Flink
English
Native or bilingual
Swedish
Basic
Arabic
Native or bilingual
Turkish
Basic
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Starfish GmbHSoftware EngineerDIGITAL AND ITFebruary 2022 - Today (4 years and 6 months)Ulm, BW, GermanyProject 1: Mercedes Pay – Payment PlatformClient: Starfish GmbH / MercedesChallenge:A scalable, secure payment platform to handle transactions across multiple digital touchpoints, including the Mercedes me portal and mobile applications. The solution needed to comply with strict payment regulations while maintaining a seamless user experience.My Role:Software EngineerWhat I delivered:- Architected and implemented microservices for compliance, payment processing, settlements, and transactions- Integrated with third-party PSPs while abstracting complexity behind a unified APITech stack: Kotlin, Java, Microservices, REST APIs, Postgres, KafkaOutcome:Production-ready payment infrastructure supporting Mercedes' digital ecosystem across multiple global markets.----------------Project 2: In-Car Payment SolutionClient: Starfish GmbH / MercedesChallenge:Enable drivers to pay for fuel, parking, and drive-through services directly from their Mercedes vehicle's infotainment system. The solution required near-instant transaction processing and offline support for low-connectivity areas.My Role:Software EngineerWhat I delivered:- Designed lightweight API contracts optimized for vehicle head-unit constraints- Implemented queuing and retry mechanisms for offline transactions- Ensured end-to-end encryption for payment tokens between vehicle and backend- Collaborated with embedded systems team on the vehicle-side integrationTech stack: QML, Go, Ruby, PostgresOutcome:In-car payment application that allowed drivers to complete transactions without leaving the vehicle.
- Curamet AB (Salesforce Partner)Software Engineering ConsultantRETAIL (LARGE RETAILERS)February 2020 - August 2020 (6 months)Malmö, SwedenIn-car payment application that allowed drivers to complete transactions without leaving the vehicle.
- IKEA GroupSoftware EngineerFebruary 2020 - August 2020 (6 months)Helsingborg, Sweden• - Assessing and choosing technologies according to system requirements and environment restrictions.• - Support and train team members on cloud and Devops practices.• - Setting up CI/CD infrastructure and pipelines.• - Setup up Kubernetes cluster on GCP• - Implementation of Spring Boot microservices
Recommendations
Be the first to recommend Iyas
Help this freelancer shine by sharing your experience working together.
These freelancer profiles also match your criteria
Agatha Frydrych
Backend Java Software Engineer
4.7
(3)
2
Baptiste Duhen
Fullstack developer
4.6
(4)
5
Amed Hamou
Senior Lead Developer
4
(2)
7
Audrey Champion
Web developer
4.3
(3)
4
Education
- Data Protection for EmployeesData Protection for Employees
- Bachelor's degreeInformation Technology College2013Bachelor's degree