Dirk Estievenart
@dirkestievenart
I build reliable Java cloud-native backend and platform systems.
LuxembourgWhat I'm looking for
I've built and operated production systems for nearly 25 years, most recently as a Senior Software Engineer at Zortify, designing Java-based, cloud-native backend and platform systems with Kubernetes, Docker, RabbitMQ, SQL, REST APIs, and CI/CD.
Across Vesperia, Sfeir Benelux, Tarkett, KNEIP, and banking organisations, I've delivered service-oriented architectures, automation, and web platforms; led the IT development of the award-winning FloorInMotion Care project; migrated teams from IBM Synergy to Git; and trained developers. I value clarity, pragmatism, and systems that are easy to operate and evolve.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior backend and platform engineer designing and operating production systems in Java and cloud-native environments. Focused on maintainable systems, reducing operational risk, and improving delivery quality.
Worked as Senior Software Engineer at Vesperia.
Worked as Senior Software Engineer at Sfeir Benelux.
Worked as Software Engineer at ARHS Developments.
Lead the development of the IT part of the award winning FloorInMotion Care project using modern, best of breed technologies like Java, Spring, AngularJS and Amazon Web Services.
Design and development of ESB services and SOA JAX-WS web services.
Dirk proposed and executed the migration of the now obsolete source code management tool IBM Synergy to Git, including training of developers.
Development of web applications, administration of Windows 2003 servers and Windows workstations (±400 PCs+laptops), network administration, user support
Dirk reorganised the development environment and migration to a modern development methodology.
He redesigned and successfully executed the migration towards a service oriented JEE architecture (SOA).
Training of junior level developers.
He actively participated in the development of the web platform “FUNDLOOK” in Ruby on Rails.
Build master : administration of continuous integration server, creation of automation scripts
Implementation of authentication module (Java) in online banking website (.NET)
Analysis and design of signage solution.
Analysis, design and implementation of interfaces with banking system with the goal of automatisation (Straight Through Processing principle).
Management of (outsourced) development of the company’s online banking website.
Lead developer of web application development.
Lead developer of financial reporting applications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Open Universiteit
Information Technology
2003 - 2005
Ghent University
1990 - 1995
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
LuxembourgAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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