Description

I'm Lakhdar BEN ZAHIA. I'm a software engineer with 6+ years of experience mostly in backend development.I've been living in Berlin for 2 years.

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of contributing to several groundbreaking organizations , where I have consistently made significant impacts and delivered value.

My most recent role was with Kollabo AG as a Backend engineer, where I was part of a team that developed a cloud-based solution for a recruiting platform of blau-workers. This project not only honed my tech skills but also improved my abilities in teamwork and communication.

I am always eager to learn and grow. Besides my project work. I regularly engage in professional development activities, this includes taking online courses to stay updated with the latest tech trends, participating in coding challenges and contributing to open-source projects.

In My free time. I enjoy attending tech meetups and seminars. Which helps me stay connected with the tech community and continuously learn from my peers.

I look forward to contributing to innovative projects and being a part of the dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Conversational
French
Conversational
Arabic
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Berlin (up to 50km)

Kollabo AG
Backend Engineer
HUMAN RESOURCES
November 2022 - December 2023 (1 year and 2 months)
Berlin, Germany
Healy World GmbH
Software Engineer
November 2021 - January 2022 (2 months)
Berlin, Germany
At Healy World, I had the privilege of working with an extraordinary and groundbreaking wearable technology that seamlessly integrates with smartphones. This innovative device offers a diverse range of frequency programs designed to enhance overall health, well-being, and harmony – making it a versatile companion for individuals from all walks of life.
During my tenure at Healy, I undertook several pivotal roles and made significant contributions:
• I collaborated with a dynamic team to embark on a transformative journey, revamping and modernizing the entire product suite comprising four distinct applications. As a Backend Developer, my core responsibility was to usher in state-of-the-art technologies to enhance the product's performance and user experience. 2- I led the initiative to define and implement a new database structure, orchestrating the seamless migration of existing data to the upgraded system. This architectural overhaul streamlined data management, leading to improved efficiency.
• To empower users with advanced search capabilities, I crafted a comprehensive Full Text Search API, leveraging Algolia's cutting-edge technology. This feature enhanced the overall user experience and accessibility of the product data.
Technologies : JavaScript, Typescript, Nestjs, Firestore, firebase, google cloud functions, GCP, git, gitlab ci-cd, flutter, mobile development.
DOCTA, Algiers, remote
Software Engineer
January 2020 - November 2021 (1 year and 10 months)
At DOCTA I had the chance to Lead the formation of the technical team from the ground up, and Successfully developed an MVP for the Docta platform, specializing in online health practitioner appointment booking via iOS and Android mobile apps in Algeria.
• Designed and implemented a monolithic architecture, featuring a primary Backend RESTful API written in Node.js/TypeScript, connected to a managed Postgres database. This backend served as the foundation for a React web app to manage health practitioners' appointments and Flutter mobile apps for patient use. Additionally, an internal dashboard was created to facilitate platform management across various departments, including marketing, finance, operations, sales, and customer support. all components were deployed through GitHub Actions using CI/CD into an Amazon ECS Cluster.
• Developed AWS Lambda functions to ensure high availability while minimizing administrative efforts. These functions were responsible for tasks like file managements, email/notification delivery.
• Implemented a robust logging and monitoring system using AWS CloudWatch to maintain a clean and efficient system monitoring and logging process.
Technologies: Nodejs, TypeScript , Postgres RDS, Redis, Socket, AWS SERVICES, AWS ECS, AWS lambda functions , git, github. Firebase.