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Sherif Z. Korany

Berlin

Summary

Experienced Software Engineer with a proven track record in designing, building, and optimizing backend systems and cloud infrastructures to support large user bases. Deep expertise in JVM-based technologies and extensive experience in modern cloud ecosystems. Passionate about tackling performance challenges and enhancing software scalability, reliability, and efficiency.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Software Engineer

Delivery Hero SE
04.2023 - Current
  • Designed and developed backend services managing rider shift scheduling globally, utilized by riders and agents in 70+ countries, critical to daily delivery operations.
  • Owned end-to-end service lifecycle, including infrastructure provisioning, automated deployments, monitoring, and comprehensive testing (unit/integration) to ensure high reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Collaborated closely with Data Science teams to enhance rider assignment logic and integrate demand forecasting models, significantly improving operational efficiency.
  • Mentored junior software engineers, facilitating onboarding, training, and technical knowledge transfer.
  • Provided support and solutions to local operations teams, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted logistics operations.

Backend Software Engineer

eClear AG
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Designed and developed RESTful APIs enabling automated VAT clearing processes, significantly reducing manual work and complexity for EU-wide clients.
  • Migrated legacy backend services to AWS, adopting modern architectures and best practices to improve scalability and maintainability.
  • Actively participated in an Agile team, following iterative development practices to ensure frequent delivery and continuous improvement.

Senior Software Engineer

Integrant, Inc.
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Developed RESTful APIs for a manufacturing system to monitor production processes, product quality, and resources efficiently.
  • Collaborated closely with frontend teams to ensure API consistency, usability, and optimal integration between backend and frontend components.

Cloud Engineer

Rackspace Technology
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Developed scalable APIs using AWS Lambda and serverless architecture, reducing operational overhead.
  • Implemented Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform and CloudFormation, enabling rapid provisioning of cloud resources across multiple environments.
  • Worked closely with customers and internal stakeholders, translating complex requirements into reliable cloud-based solutions.

Java Backend Software Engineer

Vodafone Egypt
07.2018 - 05.2020
  • Developed scalable and high-performance telecom backend services that reliably served millions of Vodafone customers across Egypt.
  • Transformed legacy monolithic applications into modular, containerized microservices on OpenShift, significantly improving deployment speeds, application scalability, and maintainability.
  • Collaborated closely within an Agile, cross-functional squad to deliver robust, high-quality telecom solutions aligned with business objectives.

Education

Postgrad Diploma - Java Enterprise & Web Applications Development

Information Technology Institute(ITI)
Giza, Egypt
06.2018

BSc. - Computer Science

Misr University for Science and Technology
Giza, Egypt
06.2015

Skills

  • Languages and Frameworks: Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Hibernate, SQL, and JavaScript
  • Containerization: Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, and Helm Charts
  • Build & CI/CD Tooling: Git, Gradle, Maven, Spinnaker, Jenkins
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS): S3, SQS, SNS, RDS, EKS, Route 53, AWS CLI, CloudWatch, Lambda, VPC, EC2, IAM, Parameter Store
  • Databases and Migration Tools: Postgres, Oracle, SAP HANA, Liquibase, Flyway
  • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation
  • Monitoring and Alerting Tooling: Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, ELK
  • Testing Tooling: JUnit, Mockito, WireMock, MockServer

Certification

  • CKAD: Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (03/2022)
  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate (10/2020)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (08/2020)

LANGUAGES

English: Full Professional
German: Elementary Proficiency
Arabic: Native

Timeline

Software Engineer

Delivery Hero SE
04.2023 - Current

Backend Software Engineer

eClear AG
06.2022 - 03.2023

Senior Software Engineer

Integrant, Inc.
04.2021 - 05.2022

Cloud Engineer

Rackspace Technology
06.2020 - 03.2021

Java Backend Software Engineer

Vodafone Egypt
07.2018 - 05.2020

Postgrad Diploma - Java Enterprise & Web Applications Development

Information Technology Institute(ITI)

BSc. - Computer Science

Misr University for Science and Technology

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