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Damian Śniatecki-Site Reliability Engineer

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Wrocław, Poland

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Mar 2025 - Present
Warsaw, Poland

Site Reliability Engineer

NatWest Boxed

Position Summary
Site Reliability Engineer at NatWest Boxed
Industries
Banking and Finance
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
  • Implemented high-performance kafka based system observability service.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing SLOs for critical services and system components.
  • Built and deployed small React app serving as an internal tool designed to optimise and simplify some of the internal development processes.
  • Configured conditional canary deployments with Argo Rollouts to avoid system disruptions and significantly lower deployment risks.
  • Helped preparing a plan for checking and assessing quality of microservices.
  • Propagated and led the implementation of DataDog Continues Profiler across numerous technical teams.

Skills: Monitoring, SLOs, DataDog, Java, TypeScript, Micronaut, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD, Argo Rollouts, DevOps, Kafka, Architecture, GitHub, AWS, CI/CD

Jul 2022 - Feb 2025
Munich, Germany

CTO

FRATCH.IO

Position Summary
CTO at FRATCH.IO
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Human Resources
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
Strategy
  • Managed end-to-end product development, overseeing the successful delivery of technical solutions.
  • Led and mentored a team of highly specialised technical professionals.
  • Oversaw the hiring process to build a talented and dedicated team.
  • Built a scalable and robust backend microservices system from scratch, designing and extending it to meet evolving business needs.
  • Ensured the system's high availability with a 99.99% up time, implementing resilient architecture and monitoring mechanisms.
  • Developed and implemented technical strategies, aligning them with business goals

Skills: Strategic Thinking, Project and Team Management, GCP, Kotlin, Java, Python, SQL, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, DevOps, System Architecture

May 2022 - Jul 2023
Zürich, Switzerland

Software Engineer

UBS

Position Summary
Software Engineer at UBS
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Developed and extended the core system for credit risk calculation.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement robust solutions.
  • Implemented scalable data processing mechanisms for efficient handling of data.
  • Conducted thorough testing and debugging to ensure accurate calculations.
  • Optimised code performance and identified areas for improvements.
  • Maintained system stability and reliability.
  • Stayed updated with industry best practices for credit risk calculation.

Skills: Java, SQL, PL/SQL, OracleDB, Linux, Big Data, Back-End Development, DevOps, System Architecture

Sep 2021 - Feb 2022

Software Engineer

SEBA Bank AG

Position Summary
Software Engineer at SEBA Bank AG
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Developed frontend and reactive backend applications.
  • Designed, implemented, and tested a high-traffic, asynchronous big data system.
  • Optimized code for performance and efficiency.
  • Built data pipelines for processing large datasets.
  • Integrated RabbitMQ for efficient message queuing.
  • Created responsive frontend interfaces using Angular and TypeScript.
  • Employed Docker for easy deployment and scalability.
  • Implemented automated testing with Testcontainers.
  • Utilized Prometheus, Grafana, and Kibana for system monitoring.

Skills: Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, REST, Big Data, PostgreSQL, SQL, TimescaleDB, TypeScript, Angular, DevOps, RabbitMQ, Docker, Reactive Programming, Functional Programming, System Architecture, Grafana, TDD

Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

Java Developer

Decerto

Position Summary
Java Developer at Decerto
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Quality Assurance
  • Improved the company's core product, "Hyperon," a tool for managing business rules.
  • Implemented multithreading algorithms to enhance performance and efficiency.
  • Resolved bugs and addressed performance issues to ensure product stability.
  • Collaborated with teams to understand user requirements and deliver effective solutions.
  • Conducted rigorous testing and debugging to ensure high-quality code.
  • Participated in code reviews to provide feedback and foster continuous improvement.

Skills: Java, Spring Boot, SQL, PostgreSQL, Back-End Development, Maven, DevOps, Docker, Front-End Development

Feb 2020 - Mar 2021
Wrocław, Poland

Junior Software Engineer

Axis Data

Position Summary
Junior Software Engineer at Axis Data
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Developed a high-traffic microservice backend system.
  • Designed and implemented scalable solutions for horizontal scaling, ensuring efficient handling of increased traffic.
  • Profiled, debugged, and tested core JVM applications to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
  • Optimized memory usage to enhance overall system efficiency and stability.
  • Implemented caching solutions to improve response times and reduce database load.
  • Created, managed, and monitored Kubernetes pods, jobs, and cronjobs.
  • Actively participated in code reviews, providing feedback and suggestions for improvements.

Skills: Java, Spring Boot, Big Data, Redis, SQL, NoSql, Microservices, Kubernetes, DevOps, Docker, System Architecture

Jun 2019 - Jan 2020
Wrocław, Poland

Software Engineer Intern

Capgemini

Position Summary
Software Engineer Intern at Capgemini
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Developed frontend and backend applications.
  • Implemented automation solutions to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver robust technical solutions.

Skills: Java, JavaScript, Spring Boot, Back-End Web Development, Angular, Docker, Front-End Development

Jun 2018 - May 2019
Wrocław, Poland

Software Engineer Intern

Axis Data

Position Summary
Software Engineer Intern at Axis Data
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Quality Assurance
  • Developing high traffic microservice backend system.
  • Debugging and testing microservices.
  • Creating, managing and monitoring Kubernetes pods.

Skills: Java 11, Dropwizard, Spring Boot, NoSQL, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, Protobuf

Jul 2017 - May 2019
Wrocław, Poland

Junior Software Engineer Intern

Axis Data

Position Summary
Junior Software Engineer Intern at Axis Data
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Developed a high-traffic microservice backend system.
  • Designed and implemented scalable solutions for horizontal scaling, ensuring efficient handling of increased traffic.
  • Profiled, debugged, and tested core JVM applications to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
  • Optimized memory usage to enhance overall system efficiency and stability.
  • Implemented caching solutions to improve response times and reduce database load.
  • Created, managed, and monitored Kubernetes pods, jobs, and cronjobs.
  • Actively participated in code reviews, providing feedback and suggestions for continuous improvements.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Professional Services.

Information Technology
Banking and Finance
Professional Services
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Human Resources, Project Management, Strategy, and Operations.

Information Technology
Product Development
Human Resources
Project Management
Strategy
Operations
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Summary

I'm a product and result oriented software engineer, architect and technical lead with a proven track record of delivering exceptional solutions across diverse industries, particularly in the financial sector.

Over the years, I have honed my skills as a contractor, collaborating on mission-critical projects that demand precision and innovation.

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Java 17
  • Rest Api
  • Spring (Boot & Webflux & Security)
  • Postgresql
  • Kubernetes
  • Oop - Object Oriented Programming
  • Gcp - Google Cloud Platform
  • Redis
  • Agile & Scrum
  • Angular
  • Javascript
  • Maven
  • Nginx
  • Linux
  • System Architecture
  • Design Patterns
  • Git
  • Project Managment
  • Planning
  • Kotlin
  • Microservices
  • Sql
  • Docker
  • Fp - Functional Programming
  • Tdd - Test Driven Development
  • Monitoring (Prometheus & Grafana)
  • Observability (Elk Stack)
  • Typescript
  • Message Brokers (Rabbit Mq)
  • Python
  • Html & Csss
  • Krakend
  • Distributed Systems
  • Clean Code
  • Devops
  • Scripting (Python & Bash)

Languages

Polish
Native
English
Advanced
German
Elementary

Education

Oct 2016 - May 2021

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology

Computer Science · Wrocław, Poland

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Experience

Total positions 9
Experience in Information Technology 7.5 y
Avg length 1 y 2 m
Longest experience 2 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Poland, Germany, Switzerland)
Primary country Poland

Expertise

Recent roles Site Reliability Engineer, CTO, Software Engineer
Main industries Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Human Resources

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Damian is based in Wrocław, Poland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Damian speaks the following languages: Polish (Native), English (Advanced), German (Elementary).

Damian has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Damian has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Damian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Damian would be well-suited for roles such as: Site Reliability Engineer, CTO, Software Engineer.

Damian's most recent position is Site Reliability Engineer at NatWest Boxed.

In recent years, Damian has worked for NatWest Boxed, FRATCH.IO, UBS, SEBA Bank AG, and Decerto.

Damian is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Professional Services.

Damian is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Human Resources. Damian also has some experience in Project Management, Strategy, and Operations.

Damian has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Banking and Finance.

Damian has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Human Resources.

Damian attended Wroclaw University of Science and Technology for Computer Science.

Damian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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