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Alen Sjenicaku

@alensjenicaku

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Senior Backend Developer with expertise in Java and Spring Boot.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a role that challenges my skills and offers opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

I'm a Senior Backend Developer with over 7 years of experience in building secure and scalable systems, particularly in the fintech industry. My expertise lies in Java and Spring Boot, where I focus on data privacy, automation, and high-performance architectures. I have successfully led AI integrations and modernized enterprise platforms through microservices, significantly improving efficiency and user experience.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven ability to deliver results in fully remote, cross-functional teams supporting international clients and regulated industries. My recent role at Sharpminds involved enhancing document analysis speed by up to 50x through multithreading and leading AI integration for real-time data anonymization. I take pride in my ability to architect and implement microservices that ensure security and efficiency, as seen in my work with the Swiss startup Radicant, where I helped build the first sustainable digital bank from scratch.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer (Java)

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freelance

Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Enhanced document analysis speed by 50x through multithreading and led AI integration for dynamic data anonymization. Developed automated client integration for document processing, resulting in a 15% annual increase in company income.

Java Spring Boot PostgreSQL Docker Azure Jenkins Angular Bitbucket

Senior Software Engineer (Java)

ITM Research

Mar 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years 3 months)

Key contributor in building a sustainable digital bank, architecting microservices for core banking functionalities, and leading knowledge transfer sessions for long-term maintainability.

Java Spring Boot PostgreSQL Docker Azure Jenkins Angular Bitbucket

Software Engineer (Java)

Elreg

May 2020 - Mar 2021 (10 months)

Led a team in developing banking functionalities and transitioned a monolithic application to microservices. Played a key role in the EURO conversion project for Croatia's financial system.

Java Java EE Oracle Multithreading Gradle

Junior Software Engineer (Java)

OliveBH

Jan 2018 - May 2020 (2 years 4 months)

Worked on fintech projects using Spring Boot and microservices. Transitioned applications to microservices, integrated Elasticsearch, and developed new API endpoints for enhanced service communication.

Java Spring Boot Kafka Docker Hibernate PostgreSQL Elasticsearch Microservices

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Faculty of Electrical Engineering Sarajevo

Master's Degree, Computer Science and Informatics

2019 - 2021

Achieved a Master's Degree in Computer Science and Informatics, deepening knowledge in advanced computing concepts and technologies.

Faculty of Electrical Engineering Sarajevo

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science and Informatics

2016 - 2019

Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Informatics, focusing on the principles of computer science, programming, and information technology.