Simon Brunner - Software Developer

Q: Where is Simon based?

Simon is based in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Simon speak?

Simon speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Simon have?

Simon has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Simon has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Simon may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Simon's latest experience?

Simon's most recent position is Software Developer at FreiburgRESIST .

Q: What companies has Simon worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Simon has worked for FreiburgRESIST , ESCAPE PRO , accu:rate GmbH , and BEYOND .

Q: Which industries is Simon most experienced in?

Simon is most experienced in industries like Information Technology and Construction .

Q: Which business areas is Simon most experienced in?

Simon is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology , and Quality Assurance . Simon also has some experience in Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Simon worked in recently?

Simon has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Construction .

Q: Which business areas has Simon worked in recently?

Simon has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology , and Quality Assurance .

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Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Germany

Experience

Oct 2023 - Jul 2025

1 year 10 months

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Software Developer

FreiburgRESIST

Requirements analysis and design with users, collecting user stories
Architectural design for integrating a simulation module into the overall system
UI/UX design of the user interface
Funded by the BMBF

Jun 2023 - Dec 2024

1 year 7 months

Germany

Software Developer

ESCAPE PRO

Requirements analysis and validation of results with users
Further development of the micro- and macroscopic models in the simulation core (Java)
Performance optimization of the simulation (Java)
Improvement of the UI/UX of the desktop application (Java, Swing)
Funded by the BMBF

Sep 2021 - Jul 2025

3 years 11 months

Munich, Germany

Java Software Developer

accu:rate GmbH

Development and optimization of simulation software in Java
Designing, implementing, and improving mathematical algorithms
Planning, architecture, and coordination of software development
Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Git, Gradle, TeamCity)
Conducting code reviews and quality assurance using JUnit and TDD
Release and version management, as well as technical documentation
Analyzing and integrating new technology trends into ongoing projects
Maintenance and modernization of existing software systems
Collaborating on research projects (e.g., connecting BIM/IFC to the simulator)

Mar 2020 - Aug 2023

3 years 6 months

Germany

Software Developer

BEYOND

Development of an IFC converter to the internal project format of the simulation software (C#)
Extension of the simulation core to process three-dimensional building data
Implementation of a 3D visualization to display simulation results (Java, libGDX, GLSL)
Funded by the BMDV based on a resolution by the German Bundestag

Aug 2019 - Apr 2021

1 year 9 months

Munich, Germany

Java Software Developer

accu:rate GmbH

Working student in software development
Further development of software for pedestrian flow simulation (Java)
Creating unit and integration tests (JUnit)
Requirements analysis and design of new features and software components
Conducting code reviews and quality assurance using JUnit and TDD
Refactoring and maintenance of the legacy codebase

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology and Construction.

Information Technology

Construction

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development.

Product Development

Information Technology

Quality Assurance

Research and Development

Summary

I help companies develop high-performance, maintainable Java backends with Spring Boot. My focus is on clean architecture, test automation, and sustainable code.

With my experience in simulation technology, I bring strong analytical thinking and a deep technical understanding of complex systems.

Skills

Backend Development

Java
Spring Boot
Rest Apis
Jpa/hibernate
Sql

Build & Ci/cd

Maven
Gradle
Teamcity
Git
Github

Testing & Qa

Junit
Arch Unit
Tdd
Code Reviews
Clean Code
Design Patterns

Agile Software Development

Extreme Programming (Xp)
Scrum
Kanban
Pair Programming

Other

Requirements Analysis
Java Swing
Javafx
Libgdx
Glsl
C#
Groovy
Refactoring
Technical Documentation

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Apr 2019 - May 2022

Technical University of Munich

Master of Science · Computer Science: Games Engineering · Munich, Germany

Oct 2015 - Mar 2019

Technical University of Munich

Bachelor of Science · Computer Science: Games Engineering · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) 4.0

GASQ

Spring Boot Framework

GFU

The Birth of a New BIM Standard: From PED 2018 to 2023, New Parameters and Workflows "Going Live" for Everyone

Collective Dynamics

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Information Technology 6 y

Avg length 2 y 5 m

Longest experience 3 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Software Developer, Java Software Developer

Main industries Information Technology, Construction

Main business areas Product Development, Information Technology, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Simon based?

Simon is based in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Simon speak?

Simon speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Simon have?

Simon has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Simon has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Simon may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Simon be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Simon would be well-suited for roles such as: Software Developer, Java Software Developer.

What is Simon's latest experience?

Simon's most recent position is Software Developer at FreiburgRESIST.

What companies has Simon worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Simon has worked for FreiburgRESIST, ESCAPE PRO, accu:rate GmbH, and BEYOND.

Which industries is Simon most experienced in?

Simon is most experienced in industries like Information Technology and Construction.

Which business areas is Simon most experienced in?

Simon is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance. Simon also has some experience in Research and Development.

Which industries has Simon worked in recently?

Simon has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Construction.

Which business areas has Simon worked in recently?

Simon has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance.

What is Simon's education?

Simon holds a Master in Computer Science: Games Engineering from Technical University of Munich and a Bachelor in Computer Science: Games Engineering from Technical University of Munich.

Does Simon have any certificates?

Simon has 3 certificates. These include: ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) 4.0, Spring Boot Framework, The Birth of a New BIM Standard: From PED 2018 to 2023, and New Parameters and Workflows "Going Live" for Everyone.

What is the availability of Simon?

Simon is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Simon?

Simon's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.