Senior Lead Engineer / IT Architect with 15+ years of experience building and operating production software, with a strong focus on Python, fullstack
Aktualisiert am 27.08.2026
Profil
Freiberufler / Selbstständiger
Remote-Arbeit
Verfügbar ab: 01.09.2026
Verfügbar zu: 100%
davon vor Ort: 100%
Python
Agentic Workflows
LangGraph
FastAPI
Terraform
Azure
AWS
REST
CI/CD

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Halle (Saale) (+50km)
Deutschland
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

6 Monate
2026-03 - heute

Fullstack delivery on two client projects

Senior Lead IT Architect Monitoring SQL
Senior Lead IT Architect
  • Fullstack delivery on two client projects: Renk (Agentic Cloud Infrastructure: modular Terraform/Azure, CI/CD migration) and Beiersdorf STARS (Supplier Risk Platform: Vue 3/TypeScript, FastAPI, Azure SQL, Azure OpenAI, Camunda, SAP MDG)
  • STARS: AI features in production: Designed & delivered supplier risk clustering (scikit-learn), LLM-powered assessments (Azure OpenAI, LangChain), RAG for policy queries; migrated legacy Flask?FastAPI, executed Camunda 8.8 dual-variable migration
  • Renk: Cloud infrastructure as code: Designed modular Terraform architecture (stacks/business-modules/modules) for Azure; implemented multi-tier environments (dev/int/prod), state management, GitLab CI/CD ? Azure DevOps migration; wrote developer onboarding documentation
  • Engineering standards & quality: Established 70% coverage gates (pytest/Vitest/Cypress), OpenAPI?TypeScript codegen, Alembic migrations, APScheduler background jobs, terraform fmt/Prettier/Black codestyle, pre-commit hooks
ACR App Service Application Insights Azure Azure Pipelines Docker GitLab CI Graph API Key Vault OpenAI Service Bus Terraform
Monitoring SQL
MaibornWolff
Leipzig
2 Jahre 11 Monate
2023-05 - 2026-03

Enhanced artist productivity by 25%

Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer

  • Developed and integrated advanced Python-based scripting solutions into various workflows to automate key tasks and streamline production pipelines
  • Enhanced artist productivity by 25%, contributing to the early completion of high-profile projects
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure robust pipeline integration and support creative excellence

Pixomondo
Frankfurt am Main (Remote)
11 Monate
2022-10 - 2023-08

Spearheaded the development of innovative tools and pipeline automations

Software Engineer 
Software Engineer 

  • Spearheaded the development of innovative tools and pipeline automations for effectively reducing workflow bottlenecks
  • Boosted production efficiency by 40% across 10 major projects through proactive process enhancements
  • Worked closely with artists and developers to implement scalable and maintainable pipeline solutions

SSVFX
Dublin (Remote)
1 Jahr 8 Monate
2021-03 - 2022-10

Optimized pipeline workflows

Lead Automation Engineer / Technical Director 
Lead Automation Engineer / Technical Director 

  • Optimized pipeline workflows by developing and integrating custom scripting solutions, cutting asset retrieval times by 50%
  • Led initiatives to improve cross-department collaboration and accelerate project turnaround
  • Implemented automation strategies that enhanced asset management efficiency and overall pipeline reliability

Cine Chromatix
Leipzig
9 Jahre 6 Monate
2011-10 - 2021-03

Championed the integration of advanced automation tools into the rendering pipeline

Technical Automation Specialist / On-Set VFX Supervisor
Technical Automation Specialist / On-Set VFX Supervisor
  • Championed the integration of advanced automation tools into the rendering pipeline, reducing processing errors by 60% while upholding high-quality standards.
  • Developed custom tools for effects simulations, virtual doubles, and 2D-to-3D conversion, streamlining production processes.
  • Collaborated across teams to seamlessly integrate CGI elements with live-action footage
Digital Images
Halle (Saale)
1 Jahr 4 Monate
2010-07 - 2011-10

Designed and optimized render and post-production pipelines

Post-production Supervisor 
Post-production Supervisor 
  • Designed and optimized render and post-production pipelines, incorporating automation tools to improve efficiency and production quality.
  • Oversaw comprehensive 3D development processes, including rigging, modeling, facial animation, and rendering.
  • Enhanced stereoscopic and visual effects workflows, ensuring seamless integration of assets
MotionWorks GmbH
Halle (Saale)
5 Monate
2009-11 - 2010-03

Trained and mentored students in game development

Associate Lecturer 
Associate Lecturer 
  • Trained and mentored students in game development, emphasizing practical applications of industry-standard tools and real-time rendering.
  • Developed and delivered comprehensive lessons in game design, programming, and pipeline workflows.
  • Facilitated project-based learning to enhance technical proficiency and problem-solving skills
University of Applied Sciences Mittweida
Mittweida
1 Jahr 1 Monat
2008-06 - 2009-06

Teaching experience

Guest Tutor (Level 6) 
Guest Tutor (Level 6) 

  • Delivered lectures and hands-on training on advanced computer graphics concepts, specializing in Global Illumination techniques
  • Enhanced students? understanding of realistic lighting and shading through practical demonstrations
  • Provided technical mentorship that bridged academic concepts with industry practices

Natcoll Design Technology
Auckland

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

1 Monat
2008-05 - 2008-05

Engineering in Media Technology

Bachelor of Engineering in Media Technology, University of Applied Sciences Mittweida
Bachelor of Engineering in Media Technology
University of Applied Sciences Mittweida

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Python Agentic Workflows LangGraph FastAPI Terraform Azure AWS REST CI/CD

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

Profil:

  • Senior Lead Engineer / IT Architect with 15+ years of experience building and operating production software, with a strong focus on Python, fullstack development, cloud platforms and AI-enabled applications
  • Hands-on experience in technical leadership, architecture, CI/CD, testing and product delivery
  • Expert in TypeScript/Vue 3, Python/FastAPI, Terraform, Docker, CI/CD
  • At MaibornWolff (2026?present): architected agentic cloud infrastructure (Terraform/Azure), delivered fullstack AI features (Azure OpenAI, LangChain, scikit-learn clustering, RAG) in the STARS platform (Vue 3 + FastAPI, 70% test coverage)
  • Strong advocate for Clean Code, SOLID, domain-driven design, and developer experience (authored comprehensive onboarding handbook)
  • Consultancy-ready: client-facing delivery, legacy migration (Flask?FastAPI, Camunda 8.8), pragmatic technology choices


Leadership Experience:

  • Team Leadership & Mentorship:
    • Directed multi-disciplinary teams at Cine Chromatix and SSVFX, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
    • Provided hands-on mentorship and guidance to junior team members and peers, promoting technical growth and skill development
  • Project & Process Leadership:
    • Led pipeline strategy initiatives that resulted in up to 40% improvements in production efficiency
    • Oversaw the successful delivery of high-profile projects by streamlining workflows, reducing asset retrieval times by 50%, and cutting processing errors by 60%
  • Educational Leadership:
    • Served as an Associate Lecturer and Guest Tutor, effectively bridging academic concepts with industry practices
    • Developed and implemented training programs that enhanced students? technical and creative capabilities in game development and computer graphics


FRONTEND:

Vue 3 (Composition API, Pinia, Vite), React / Next.js (proficient), Angular (basics)


BACKEND:

  • FastAPI (expert), Flask (legacy migration), Node.js / NestJS (proficient), .NET Core (basics)
  • REST, GraphQL, SQLAlchemy 2.0, Alembic, Pydantic


CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTURE (IaC):

  • Azure: App Service, SQL Database, Key Vault, Azure OpenAI, Container Registry, Graph API, Service Bus
  • Terraform (modular: stacks/business-modules/modules, multi-tier envs, state management)
  • Docker, Kubernetes (basics), CDK (learning), Make/Taskfile automation


CI/CD & DEVOPS:

Azure Pipelines, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Trunk-Based Development


AI / ML IN PRODUCTION:

  • Azure OpenAI, LangChain, LangGraph, RAG, Agentic Workflows, Vector DBs (pgvector)
  • Scikit-learn (clustering, classification), Embeddings, MLOps basics, Model serving

Programmiersprachen

TypeScript
Python
JavaScript
C#
SQL

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Halle (Saale) (+50km)
Deutschland
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

6 Monate
2026-03 - heute

Fullstack delivery on two client projects

Senior Lead IT Architect Monitoring SQL
Senior Lead IT Architect
  • Fullstack delivery on two client projects: Renk (Agentic Cloud Infrastructure: modular Terraform/Azure, CI/CD migration) and Beiersdorf STARS (Supplier Risk Platform: Vue 3/TypeScript, FastAPI, Azure SQL, Azure OpenAI, Camunda, SAP MDG)
  • STARS: AI features in production: Designed & delivered supplier risk clustering (scikit-learn), LLM-powered assessments (Azure OpenAI, LangChain), RAG for policy queries; migrated legacy Flask?FastAPI, executed Camunda 8.8 dual-variable migration
  • Renk: Cloud infrastructure as code: Designed modular Terraform architecture (stacks/business-modules/modules) for Azure; implemented multi-tier environments (dev/int/prod), state management, GitLab CI/CD ? Azure DevOps migration; wrote developer onboarding documentation
  • Engineering standards & quality: Established 70% coverage gates (pytest/Vitest/Cypress), OpenAPI?TypeScript codegen, Alembic migrations, APScheduler background jobs, terraform fmt/Prettier/Black codestyle, pre-commit hooks
ACR App Service Application Insights Azure Azure Pipelines Docker GitLab CI Graph API Key Vault OpenAI Service Bus Terraform
Monitoring SQL
MaibornWolff
Leipzig
2 Jahre 11 Monate
2023-05 - 2026-03

Enhanced artist productivity by 25%

Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer

  • Developed and integrated advanced Python-based scripting solutions into various workflows to automate key tasks and streamline production pipelines
  • Enhanced artist productivity by 25%, contributing to the early completion of high-profile projects
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure robust pipeline integration and support creative excellence

Pixomondo
Frankfurt am Main (Remote)
11 Monate
2022-10 - 2023-08

Spearheaded the development of innovative tools and pipeline automations

Software Engineer 
Software Engineer 

  • Spearheaded the development of innovative tools and pipeline automations for effectively reducing workflow bottlenecks
  • Boosted production efficiency by 40% across 10 major projects through proactive process enhancements
  • Worked closely with artists and developers to implement scalable and maintainable pipeline solutions

SSVFX
Dublin (Remote)
1 Jahr 8 Monate
2021-03 - 2022-10

Optimized pipeline workflows

Lead Automation Engineer / Technical Director 
Lead Automation Engineer / Technical Director 

  • Optimized pipeline workflows by developing and integrating custom scripting solutions, cutting asset retrieval times by 50%
  • Led initiatives to improve cross-department collaboration and accelerate project turnaround
  • Implemented automation strategies that enhanced asset management efficiency and overall pipeline reliability

Cine Chromatix
Leipzig
9 Jahre 6 Monate
2011-10 - 2021-03

Championed the integration of advanced automation tools into the rendering pipeline

Technical Automation Specialist / On-Set VFX Supervisor
Technical Automation Specialist / On-Set VFX Supervisor
  • Championed the integration of advanced automation tools into the rendering pipeline, reducing processing errors by 60% while upholding high-quality standards.
  • Developed custom tools for effects simulations, virtual doubles, and 2D-to-3D conversion, streamlining production processes.
  • Collaborated across teams to seamlessly integrate CGI elements with live-action footage
Digital Images
Halle (Saale)
1 Jahr 4 Monate
2010-07 - 2011-10

Designed and optimized render and post-production pipelines

Post-production Supervisor 
Post-production Supervisor 
  • Designed and optimized render and post-production pipelines, incorporating automation tools to improve efficiency and production quality.
  • Oversaw comprehensive 3D development processes, including rigging, modeling, facial animation, and rendering.
  • Enhanced stereoscopic and visual effects workflows, ensuring seamless integration of assets
MotionWorks GmbH
Halle (Saale)
5 Monate
2009-11 - 2010-03

Trained and mentored students in game development

Associate Lecturer 
Associate Lecturer 
  • Trained and mentored students in game development, emphasizing practical applications of industry-standard tools and real-time rendering.
  • Developed and delivered comprehensive lessons in game design, programming, and pipeline workflows.
  • Facilitated project-based learning to enhance technical proficiency and problem-solving skills
University of Applied Sciences Mittweida
Mittweida
1 Jahr 1 Monat
2008-06 - 2009-06

Teaching experience

Guest Tutor (Level 6) 
Guest Tutor (Level 6) 

  • Delivered lectures and hands-on training on advanced computer graphics concepts, specializing in Global Illumination techniques
  • Enhanced students? understanding of realistic lighting and shading through practical demonstrations
  • Provided technical mentorship that bridged academic concepts with industry practices

Natcoll Design Technology
Auckland

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

1 Monat
2008-05 - 2008-05

Engineering in Media Technology

Bachelor of Engineering in Media Technology, University of Applied Sciences Mittweida
Bachelor of Engineering in Media Technology
University of Applied Sciences Mittweida

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Python Agentic Workflows LangGraph FastAPI Terraform Azure AWS REST CI/CD

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

Profil:

  • Senior Lead Engineer / IT Architect with 15+ years of experience building and operating production software, with a strong focus on Python, fullstack development, cloud platforms and AI-enabled applications
  • Hands-on experience in technical leadership, architecture, CI/CD, testing and product delivery
  • Expert in TypeScript/Vue 3, Python/FastAPI, Terraform, Docker, CI/CD
  • At MaibornWolff (2026?present): architected agentic cloud infrastructure (Terraform/Azure), delivered fullstack AI features (Azure OpenAI, LangChain, scikit-learn clustering, RAG) in the STARS platform (Vue 3 + FastAPI, 70% test coverage)
  • Strong advocate for Clean Code, SOLID, domain-driven design, and developer experience (authored comprehensive onboarding handbook)
  • Consultancy-ready: client-facing delivery, legacy migration (Flask?FastAPI, Camunda 8.8), pragmatic technology choices


Leadership Experience:

  • Team Leadership & Mentorship:
    • Directed multi-disciplinary teams at Cine Chromatix and SSVFX, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
    • Provided hands-on mentorship and guidance to junior team members and peers, promoting technical growth and skill development
  • Project & Process Leadership:
    • Led pipeline strategy initiatives that resulted in up to 40% improvements in production efficiency
    • Oversaw the successful delivery of high-profile projects by streamlining workflows, reducing asset retrieval times by 50%, and cutting processing errors by 60%
  • Educational Leadership:
    • Served as an Associate Lecturer and Guest Tutor, effectively bridging academic concepts with industry practices
    • Developed and implemented training programs that enhanced students? technical and creative capabilities in game development and computer graphics


FRONTEND:

Vue 3 (Composition API, Pinia, Vite), React / Next.js (proficient), Angular (basics)


BACKEND:

  • FastAPI (expert), Flask (legacy migration), Node.js / NestJS (proficient), .NET Core (basics)
  • REST, GraphQL, SQLAlchemy 2.0, Alembic, Pydantic


CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTURE (IaC):

  • Azure: App Service, SQL Database, Key Vault, Azure OpenAI, Container Registry, Graph API, Service Bus
  • Terraform (modular: stacks/business-modules/modules, multi-tier envs, state management)
  • Docker, Kubernetes (basics), CDK (learning), Make/Taskfile automation


CI/CD & DEVOPS:

Azure Pipelines, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Trunk-Based Development


AI / ML IN PRODUCTION:

  • Azure OpenAI, LangChain, LangGraph, RAG, Agentic Workflows, Vector DBs (pgvector)
  • Scikit-learn (clustering, classification), Embeddings, MLOps basics, Model serving

Programmiersprachen

TypeScript
Python
JavaScript
C#
SQL

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