Hi, I'm Mohammed
a problem-solving Technical Lead focused on clean architecture, code quality, and polished user experiences end to end.
About Me
Career
Hands-on Technical Lead and Full-Stack Engineer with 10+ years of experience in designing scalable systems, writing production-grade code, and solving complex architectural challenges. Specialized in Typescript, React, Next.js, Node.js, AWS, Azure, and GCP. Proven track record in mentoring engineers, improving code quality, and delivering system design solutions with advanced UI/UX polish.
Today, I lead the architect for digital contracting at Ayvens in Hamburg, where I architect cloud-native solutions, improve CI/CD and Kubernetes workflows, and still contribute directly in React Next.js, Node.js Before that, I shipped internal portals, B2B shops, and mobile apps at Engel & Völkers, Swarovski, DBK, and agencies, working end to end from UI to cloud infrastructure.
Front-end Engineering
- React and Next.js UIs for high-traffic B2B/B2C products.
- Angular and Ionic mobile applications for career and leasing platforms.
- WordPress and WooCommerce e-commerce solutions for diverse clients.
- Clear user flows for complex leasing and e-commerce journeys.
- Collaborative iteration with product, design, and stakeholders.
- Strong testing culture with Jest and Playwright.
Back-end Engineering
- Node.js services powering portals, leasing flows, and B2B shops.
- REST and GraphQL APIs backed by MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
- PHP and Laravel backend development for CMS and e-commerce systems.
- Cloud-native deployments on AWS, GCP, and Azure with Kubernetes and CI/CD.
Personality
I enjoy tackling complex problems, making sound decisions even with limited information, and sweating the small details when they matter most. Colleagues experience me as a supportive team player who listens well, communicates openly, and helps others grow.
I combine a logical, structured way of thinking with creativity and empathy, staying calm under pressure and adaptable when plans need to change. Organized and energized by new challenges, I value trust, ownership, and working closely with others to deliver meaningful results.
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Skills
My Experiences
Ayvens (formerly ALD Automotive)
Technical Lead
Leading Engineer for digital contracting, from architecture and cloud to hands-on delivery in React and Node.js.
- Team Leadership: Scaled the engineering team from 0 to 3 members by redesigning the technical interview process, resulting in a 30% reduction in time-to-hire.
- Architecture: Architected a system design solution for Digital Contracting, resolving a critical blocker and enabling fully legal, compliant digital leasing for B2B/B2C customers.
- Code Quality: Improved code quality by 30% through the implementation of strict Azure devops pipelines, code reviews, and mentorship programs.
- Performance: Reduced deployment time by 40% by optimizing Kubernetes workflows and Azure infrastructure.
- Hands-on: Maintained a 50-80% contribution rate to the codebase (React/Next.js/Node.js/Typescript) while managing high-level system design.
Ayvens (formerly ALD Automotive)
Senior Software Engineer
As a Senior Software Engineer, I focus on digital contracting solutions, working across the full stack from architecture and cloud infrastructure to hands-on development with React and Node.js.
- Integration: Developed "The Button," a React-based web component integrated into high-traffic partner ecosystems (Tesla, Polestar, Hyundai, KIA), serving as the primary entry point for digital lease contracts.
- B2C Development: Engineered "Instant-Lease-UI" as a React-based B2B leasing platform handling complex legal entity verification, document management, and credit checks via Web-ID integration
- Complex Logic: Migrated and integrated the legacy Angular "Contract-UI" into Instant-Lease-UI, unifying B2C/B2B flows with IDnow-based credit checks for B2C customers.
- Testing: Implemented end-to-end testing strategies using Jest and Playwright to ensure reliability across partner integrations
Swarovski
Software Engineer
Worked on Swarovski Professional B2B e-commerce platform and internal tools.
- B2B Commerce: Developed and maintained the Swarovski Professional B2B Online Shop using React.js, GraphQL, Express.js, TypeScript
- CMS Development: Engineered a custom-made Content Management System (CMS) to streamline product updates for the marketing team
- Cloud: Deployed and managed services on AWS, ensuring high availability for global B2B traffic
Engel & Völkers
Software Engineer
Developed internal platforms and financial tools for the real estate company
- Portal Development: Built the 'EV-World Portal,' the central internal platform connecting all employees and managing agent profiles using React.js and GCP
- FinTech: Developed the 'Transaction Service,' a critical financial tool for monitoring deals, payments, and invoices, ensuring data accuracy for the financial department using Koa.js and GCP
- Stack: Utilized Koa.js/PHP for backend logic and React.js/SASS for a responsive front-end interface
DBK
Software Engineer
Full-stack and mobile development for career and VR-related products.
- Mobile Development: Led the redevelopment of the 'Karreer' mobile application using Ionic 3/TypeScript, improving performance and user experience
- Full Stack: Mastered Laravel within a short timeframe to support backend API development and legacy system migration
- Adaptability: Successfully relocated and integrated into a new Dutch engineering culture, quickly taking ownership of critical project deliverables
The Creative Zone
Full Stack Web Developer
Developed custom websites and e-commerce solutions for various clients.
- Web Development: Progressed from junior developer to full-stack contributor, building custom websites using HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, and PHP
- CMS: Specialized in WordPress and WooCommerce development, delivering e-commerce solutions for varied clients
- Optimization: Reduced development turnaround time for static pages from 1 week to a few hours through efficient coding practices and template reuse
Contact
Interested in working together or have a question? Feel free to reach out directly by email.
Email me at mo.mahmoudde@gmail.com