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Back to original languageAbout Thomas
I intervene as a Senior Developer on demanding backend projects.
What I do specifically
Architecture and backend development PHP/Symfony (APIs, scalable systems, legacy refactoring), technical lead and team skill development, and implementation of AI automation pipelines with n8n, Claude Code, and LLMs — to reduce manual tasks, accelerate workflows, and produce faster without sacrificing quality.
In parallel, I build my own SaaS products. This means I come with a builder's mentality: I understand product constraints, time-to-market stakes, and I make technical decisions that serve the business — not just the ideal architecture on paper.
Where I am most useful:
- Startups and scale-ups needing an operational technical lead, without hiring a permanent employee
- Teams with legacy technical debt to modernize
- Projects looking to integrate AI into their processes (content generation, workflow automation, agents)
10 years of industry experience: insurance, real estate, health, transport, legaltech.
English
Fluent
French
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- HozanaSenior Software Development EngineerSOFTWARE PUBLISHINGJuly 2025 - Today (1 year and 1 month)Lyon, FranceDesigning, developing, and optimizing innovative applications that support spiritual growth and prayer for a global community. Working with a mission-driven team, I help architect and enhance Hozana, a leading Christian prayer social network with 1 million users.I tackle challenges in performance, scalability, and user experience, while implementing best development practices and robust solutions. My contribution is tightly bound to Hozana’s meaningful mission: bringing the Church together in prayer through digital technology.Hozana thrives thanks to the generosity of its users and the dedication of a passionate team driven by simplicity, excellence, and commitment. I’m proud to leverage my technical expertise for a project that has real impact and purpose.
- HomeServeLead Back-end Software EngineerBANKING AND INSURANCEMay 2023 - July 2025 (2 years and 2 months)Lyon, FranceAs Lead Backend Software Engineer for the HomeServe Pro application, I spearheaded the design and implementation of scalable backend systems that power a mobile solution dedicated to building professionals involved in energy renovation projects with HomeServe. By working closely with cross-functional teams, I ensured seamless integration between our backend services and the mobile front-end for an optimal user experience.My responsibilities included architecting reliable APIs, optimizing data workflows, enhancing security and data protection, and facilitating real-time communication between field teams and the HomeServe platform. I was also responsible for mentoring developers, maintaining code quality, and implementing best practices to ensure the continuous growth and success of our project.HomeServe Pro is trusted by a growing network of professionals to efficiently manage projects, teams, and communications—all backed by secure, high-performance backend infrastructure.
- PurconseilSenior Software Development EngineerBANKING AND INSURANCEJanuary 2023 - May 2023 (4 months)Lyon, FranceHelping the team elevate its development maturity.I guided our transition from legacy codebases to Domain-Driven Design (DDD) practices, enabling the creation of scalable and future-proof architectures.Leveraging my senior experience, I also mentored the lead developer, supporting their growth in leadership skills and helping shape a stronger, more agile technical team.
Reviews
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Alexandre
SupremApp
Reviewed on 6/6/2022
Thomas has an excellent level. He took existing code and made it even more performant. He works with the goal of having a product that is easier to maintain and develop. It's a pleasure to work with Thomas.
Sean
GreenLeyf
Reviewed on 6/6/2019
Great working with Thomas! He delivered a high quality Stripe payment setup. Well worth the price.
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Education
- Web Developer / Data Analyst TrainingOpenClassrooms, Coursera2013- Développement web HTML/CSS - Développement web PHP/MySQL - Framework Laravel 5.* - Administration système Linux - Gestion de projets avec Git - Node.js - Python Programming Track
- 2nd year Bachelor's Degree in Economics & Management - Business Intelligence and Applied EconometricsUniversité Lumière Lyon 22013Economie (micro/macro, monétaire) et gestion (management, comptabilité). Informatique décisionnelle (algorithmique, base de données) et économétrie appliquée (statistiques inférentielles, modélisations prévisionnelles). Lors de cette formation, j'ai appris le fonctionnement économique de l'entreprise et ai appris à analyser et modéliser des prévisions économiques et financières. C'est un vrai bagage dans la compréhension de vos problématiques métier.