Zeeshan Alam
Rödermark,Germany
Summary
Results-driven Software Engineer skilled in frontend technologies including Angular, React, and TypeScript, with backend expertise in Node.js, Express, and .NET. Proficient in cloud platforms such as AWS and containerisation with Docker and Kubernetes. Experienced in CI/CD, automated testing, and code reviews, applying Agile methodologies and system design to enhance project outcomes and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Experienced Full Stack Engineer (Tech Lead / Scrum Master)
Align Technology GmbH
Darmstadt, Germany
2021.11 - 2026.02
- Provided technical leadership and mentoring, enforced clean code practices, and facilitated agile ceremonies as Scrum Master.
- Led technical design and delivery of multiple full-stack applications integrating Typescript-based UIs with backend services on AWS.
- Owned performance and reliability outcomes, achieving 30% reduction in page load time and 60% reduction in P1/P2 incidents.
- Scaled systems to handle peak throughput of ~30,000 requests per second, ensuring consistent low latency for users.
- Accelerated delivery by evolving CI/CD and automated testing processes, reducing release cadence from quarterly to bi-monthly.
- Integrated and consumed GraphQL APIs to streamline data access across frontend applications.
- Tech: Angular, React, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, GraphQL, AWS, CI/CD, Playwright, Vi-test, Signal-Fx, Jira
Full Stack Engineer
GFT Smart Technology Systems (AXOOM acquisition)
Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg
2019.07 - 2021.10
- Delivered cloud-native SaaS features on AWS using Angular and Node.js, aligned with enterprise quality and security standards.
- Developed REST and GraphQL-based APIs to enhance customer-facing workflows.
- Enhanced reliability through implementation of monitoring, testing automation, and deployment best practices.
- Migrated legacy systems onto modern platforms without any loss of functionality or data integrity.
- Tech: Angular, TypeScript, Node.js, AWS, CI/CD
Engineer — Cloud & IoT Platform (Industry 4.0)
AXOOM GmbH (TRUMPF Group)
Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg
2015.06 - 2019.06
- Developed and operated cloud-based IoT platform enhancing industrial machine connectivity, enabling data ingestion and analytics.
- Utilised Docker, Kubernetes, and observability tooling to enhance uptime and increase operational visibility.
- Owned features end-to-end across backend services and frontend dashboards, ensuring successful production deployment and monitoring.
- Facilitated productive client meetings ensuring clear communication of complex technical concepts.
- Tech: Angular, Node.js, ASP.NET, Docker, Kubernetes, Grafana, Prometheus, GCP, CI/CD
Senior Software Developer / Team Lead
CSC India Pvt. Ltd.
Noida, India / USA (Onsite)
2007.07 - 2012.08
- Served 20 months onsite in USA as client-facing technical lead, coordinating delivery priorities and achieving quality outcomes.
- Led development and support of enterprise insurance and risk-management systems, enhancing compliance and process maturity in CMMI Level 5 environment.
- Fostered productive relationships with clients to understand and meet their specific requirements.
- Tech: ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET, SQL Server
Education
M.Sc. - High Integrity Systems (Software Engineering)
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Germany 2012.01 - 2015.01
B.Tech. - Electronics Engineering
Zakir Hussain College of Engineering & Technology, AMU
India 2003.01 - 2007.01
Skills
- Frontend: Angular, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
- Backend: Nodejs, Express, REST APIs, GraphQL (API integration), Microservices, NET (C#)
- Cloud & Platforms: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, Cloud Watch, S3), Docker, Kubernetes
- Engineering Excellence: CI/CD, Automated Testing (Playwright, Vi test), Code Reviews, Observability
- Ways of Working: Agile/Scrum, System Design, Stakeholder Management, End-to-End Ownership
- Time management competence
- Microservices architecture grasp
LANGUAGES
English — Fluent
German — B1
Hindi / Urdu — Native
LEADERSHIP & STRATEGIC OWNERSHIP
- End-to-end ownership of initiatives: from problem definition and technical design through implementation, production rollout, and ongoing operation.
- Architecture and standards leadership: define and evolve system architecture, coding standards, testing strategy, and CI/CD practices.
- Operational accountability: establish monitoring and alerting, lead incident analysis (P1/P2), and drive systemic improvements.
- Cross-functional leadership: partner with product owners and stakeholders to shape scope, manage trade-offs, and align delivery with business goals.
- Served as Scrum Master, enabling predictable delivery, continuous improvement, and strong team collaboration.
Affiliations
- For my wife www.daamiaz.com
SELECTED BUSINESS IMPACT
- Reduced frontend page load time by 30% through targeted performance profiling, API optimization, and UI rendering improvements.
- Increased deployment frequency from 1 release per quarter to 6 releases per quarter by modernizing CI/CD pipelines and test automation.
- Reduced P1/P2 production incidents by 60% by strengthening observability, alerting quality, and operational playbooks.
- Scaled backend platforms to reliably handle peak traffic of ~30,000 requests per second while maintaining predictable latency.
- Reduced cloud platform costs through resource optimization and right-sizing, without compromising performance or reliability.
Timeline
Experienced Full Stack Engineer (Tech Lead / Scrum Master)
Align Technology GmbH
2021.11 - 2026.02
Full Stack Engineer
GFT Smart Technology Systems (AXOOM acquisition)
2019.07 - 2021.10
Engineer — Cloud & IoT Platform (Industry 4.0)
AXOOM GmbH (TRUMPF Group)
2015.06 - 2019.06
M.Sc. - High Integrity Systems (Software Engineering)
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
2012.01 - 2015.01
Senior Software Developer / Team Lead
CSC India Pvt. Ltd.
2007.07 - 2012.08
B.Tech. - Electronics Engineering
Zakir Hussain College of Engineering & Technology, AMU
2003.01 - 2007.01