Liam van der Merwe
Cape Town, South Africa • liam.vandermerwe@example.com • +27 21 123 4567 • himalayas.app/@liamvandermerwe
Professional summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Lead Back-End Developer with over 10 years of experience in designing and implementing robust back-end solutions. Proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable web applications and improving system performance, while leading cross-functional teams in agile environments.
Education
University of Cape TownCape Town, South Africa
B.Sc. Computer Science2008 - 2012
Specialized in software development and database management, with a focus on back-end technologies.
Experience
TechGiant SolutionsCape Town, South Africa
Lead Back-End DeveloperMar 2021 - Present
- Architected and led the development of a microservices-based architecture that improved application scalability by 50%.
- Implemented RESTful APIs serving over 2 million requests per day with 99.9% uptime.
- Mentored a team of 8 developers, fostering best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
Innovatech Ltd.Johannesburg, South Africa
Senior Back-End DeveloperMay 2017 - Feb 2021
- Designed and developed back-end solutions for e-commerce platforms, resulting in a 30% increase in transaction speed.
- Collaborated with front-end teams to integrate APIs, enhancing user experience and functionality.
- Reduced server costs by 20% through optimization of database queries and server management.
WebSolutions Inc.Durban, South Africa
Back-End DeveloperFeb 2013 - Apr 2017
- Developed and maintained back-end services for high-traffic websites, ensuring 99.8% availability.
- Implemented security measures resulting in zero data breaches during tenure.
- Worked closely with product owners to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
Skills
Technical: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, RESTful APIs, Docker, SQL, Agile Methodologies