Dominik Riedel

Engineering Manager | Solution Architect | IT Consultant | Scaling Large-Scale IT Ecosystems

Bremen, Bremen, Germany

About

Engineering Manager & Solution Architect with a strong background in IT consulting, large-scale system design, and leadership. With over 15 years of experience, I have successfully built and scaled IT ecosystems, designed cloud architectures, and led high-performing engineering teams. My focus is on API-driven architectures, microservices, and event-driven systems. I have a proven track record in managing large teams (75+ engineers), overseeing multi-million-euro budgets, and driving digital transformation initiatives. Passionate about mentoring and empowering developers to excel in their careers. Expertise: IT strategy, enterprise architecture, cloud infrastructure, API design, leadership & mentoring, digital transformation.

Experience

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    • Software Engineer / Solution Architect
      Dec 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 8 mos

      - Designed and implemented enterprise-grade IT solutions, including API-driven architectures (REST, GraphQL). - Built cloud-native platforms, optimizing performance, security, and cost-efficiency. - Developed methodologies for adopting event-driven architectures and scalable IT ecosystems.

    • Engineering Manager / Business Unit Manager
      Jan 2019 - Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 10 mos

      - Spearheaded large-scale IT architecture projects, including cloud-based infrastructures and microservices architectures. - Led strategic consulting engagements for enterprise clients, optimizing IT landscapes for scalability and efficiency. - Implemented mentoring programs and talent development strategies to upskill engineering teams. - Successfully completed the "Empowering Leadership" program at the Munich Leadership Group.

  • Software Developer at appfarms GmbH & Co KG
    Mar 2011 - Dec 2016 · 5 yrs 10 mos

  • Software Developer at hmmh multimediahaus AG
    Mar 2008 - Feb 2011 · 3 yrs