Sebastian Stefan

Software Engineer

Timisoara Metropolitan Area

About

Passionate backend developer specializing in scalable RESTful APIs and enterprise applications. Currently pursuing B.S. in Computer Science at West University of Timisoara with hands-on experience in Java ecosystem technologies. Core Skills: Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security RESTful API development & microservices Database design and authentication systems Agile development and team collaboration Driven by continuous learning and solving complex problems through clean, efficient code. Always eager to tackle challenging backend development projects and contribute to innovative software solutions.

Experience

  • Junior Software Engineer at GlobalLogic
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Contributed to the development and maintenance of enterprise-level microservices-based applications in the automotive out-of-car sector using Spring Boot and Java, working within an Agile team to deliver reliable, scalable backend solutions. Developed and maintained RESTful APIs and backend services using Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch, focusing on clean, maintainable code. Collaborated closely with BA/QA and Product Owners to clarify requirements, ensuring accurate translation of business needs into technical implementations aligned with automotive industry standards. Worked with distributed system components including Apache Kafka for event-driven communication, Redis for caching and performance optimization, and Docker for containerized deployments. Integrated automated testing into the development workflow using JUnit and Mockito, contributing to high code reliability and regression prevention across services. Leveraged Agile methodologies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives to maintain consistent delivery cadence, adapt to evolving requirements, and contribute to continuous team improvement.