Youssef Ben
@bnkd
Senior Backend & Cloud Systems Engineer specializing in scalable architectures.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Backend & Cloud Systems Engineer with a strong focus on building scalable cloud-native architectures using Go, Rust, and Python. My experience includes designing event-driven systems and serverless platforms, particularly on GCP and AWS. I have a proven track record of leading projects that generate significant revenue, such as the Adventory platform at TF1, which contributes over $200M annually.
Throughout my career, I have engineered high-performance backend systems, optimized infrastructure costs, and implemented robust monitoring solutions. My work on various platforms has not only improved scalability and reliability but also enhanced user experience through innovative features. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my technical skills to solve complex problems and drive impactful results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Back-End Software Engineer
TF1
Jul 2022 - Present (3 years)
Led the design and development of Adventory, TF1’s unified ad management and billing platform, generating over $200M/year in revenue across segmented TV and streaming. Engineered WizAds ad proxy services in Go, enhancing real-time ad delivery to apps, IPTV, and Connected TVs, with partner-specific enrichment and optimization.
Freelance Software Engineer
Polyfact
Nov 2024 - Present (8 months)
Led the technical direction and re-architecture of the entire Polyfact platform, migrating from monolithic infrastructure to an event-driven cloud-native system using GCP Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, and Workflows. Designed and implemented asynchronous pipelines for downloading, processing, and analyzing VOD and live streaming content, significantly improving scalability and reliability.
Back-End Software Engineer
ThemeCloud
Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Re-architected WordPress hosting infrastructure from a monolithic platform to a microservices-based system using GCP, Kubernetes, and Go. Implemented KEDA-based scale-to-zero system for WordPress pods, dynamically shutting down idle instances and reducing hosting costs by approximately 50%.
Software Engineer / DevOps
CoinArc
May 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Designed and implemented cryptocurrency trading platform backend using NodeJS and TypeScript, building a robust API with SOLID principles. Implemented secure payment gateway integrations with SafeCharge and CoinBase Pro, and developed a JWT-based authentication system with role-based access control.
Software Engineer / DevOps
Lick
Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 3 months)
Developed a forum platform using Go for backend services and Node.js for frontend components, implementing a WebSocket-based notification system for instant user updates. Created a RESTful API following SOLID principles with comprehensive documentation, and optimized PostgreSQL database queries.
Freelance Software Engineer
GitHub
Aug 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)
Developed and maintained popular open-source repositories in Rust, Go, and JavaScript. Built APIs using SOLID architecture with PostgreSQL and JWT for various projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jean-Pierre Vernant High School
High School Diploma, Mathematics & Computer Science
2019 - 2021
Activities and societies: Winner of Hackathon 2021; Led organization of student hackathons and mentoring initiatives
Specialized in mathematical, numerics and computer science. Winner of Hackathon 2021; Led organization of student hackathons and mentoring initiatives.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Website
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