# Sam Kangari > Senior Backend Engineer | Java, Python | Distributed Systems | Microservices | Cloud | System Design Location: İzmir, Türkiye Profile: https://flows.cv/samkangari Senior Backend Engineer with 16+ years of experience designing and building scalable backend systems, enterprise platforms, and distributed applications. Throughout my career I have worked on large-scale enterprise systems, e-commerce platforms, and trading applications serving hundreds of thousands of users. I specialize in backend architecture, microservices, and high-reliability systems built with Java, Python, and modern cloud technologies. My experience includes developing enterprise APIs, designing distributed systems, and improving system reliability and performance across complex platforms used by global organizations. I have also worked on geospatial systems, map generation services, and automation tools for large real estate companies, as well as enterprise platforms supporting international business operations. Technically, I enjoy solving complex engineering problems, designing scalable architectures, and building backend systems that support real-world business workflows. Core areas of expertise include: • Backend architecture and distributed systems • Microservices and REST API design • Java, Python, and enterprise backend development • Cloud platforms and containerized deployments • High-scale systems and performance optimization • Enterprise integrations and platform reliability Technologies I frequently work with include Java, Python, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. I am always interested in discussing backend engineering, distributed systems, and scalable platform architecture, especially in teams building high-impact systems. Java | Python | Backend Engineering | Distributed Systems | Microservices | Cloud | System Design | Kafka | PostgreSQL | Docker | Kubernetes ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ EPAM Systems Jan 2022 – Present Working on enterprise platforms and backend services for large international clients, focusing on scalable APIs, distributed systems, and cloud-native services. • Designed and developed enterprise-grade backend services using Java and Spring Boot. • Built scalable REST APIs and microservices supporting high-traffic enterprise systems. • Contributed to backend architecture and system performance improvements. • Collaborated with DevOps teams to support containerized deployments and CI/CD pipelines. • Participated in code reviews and engineering best practices to improve maintainability. • Developed backend integrations supporting Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) platforms. Key Achievement Contributed to enterprise platforms used by global organizations by improving backend reliability, architecture, and deployment workflows. ### Senior Software Engineer @ First Line Software Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 Worked on a large-scale enterprise platform for HH Global, focusing on backend stability, enterprise integrations, and operational reliability. • Developed and maintained Java backend services supporting global business workflows and enterprise operations. • Investigated and resolved complex production issues in distributed enterprise systems. • Improved reliability and maintainability of legacy enterprise backend services. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to diagnose issues and deliver stable backend solutions. • Contributed to improving CI/CD workflows, build stability, and deployment processes. Key Achievement Improved reliability and operational stability of critical backend components used by international teams across a global enterprise platform. ### Senior Java Developer @ edozo Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | London, United Kingdom Worked on backend services, geospatial systems, and automation tools for enterprise clients. • Developed Java backend services and REST APIs using Spring Framework. • Built microservices deployed in Docker and Kubernetes environments. • Designed and implemented geospatial processing systems and map-generation services. • Built backend services handling geographic datasets and spatial queries. • Developed AutoCAD automation plugins and scripts used by large real estate companies. • Integrated AWS services and improved deployment reliability with CI/CD. Key Achievement Delivered geospatial systems and AutoCAD automation tools that improved mapping and property layout workflows for major real estate companies. ### Independent Developer @ Self-Employed Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 Built backend systems, distributed services, and automation platforms for multiple software projects. • Designed and developed backend platforms using Java and Python. • Built and continuously improved a trading platform that scaled to hundreds of thousands of users. • Implemented event-driven architectures using Kafka. • Developed automation systems and backend integrations for data processing workflows. • Managed Linux servers and deployment environments for cloud-based applications. Key Achievement Successfully launched and scaled a trading platform to hundreds of thousands of users while maintaining system stability and performance. ### Core Developer / Team Lead @ AIX System Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 | London, United Kingdom Worked as backend developer and team lead building a large-scale online shopping platform. • Led backend development for a high-scale e-commerce platform. • Designed Java backend services for product management, orders, and customer systems. • Built REST APIs and service layers supporting web and mobile applications. • Optimized database architecture and backend performance for large product catalogs. • Mentored developers and established backend engineering standards. Key Achievement Delivered a large-scale e-commerce platform capable of supporting high traffic and complex transactional workflows. ### Senior Developer Team Lead @ Net Help Point Jan 2011 – Jan 2013 Development of web based inventory system. Developing part of office automation system( workflow management, document process, human resource management) Setup VOIP servers ### IT Manager & Core Developer @ Azaran ITC Jan 2008 – Jan 2010 Managing IT team that consists of 8 people. Install local server( Active Directory for managing users, Share point services, Mail server) Create a web application for operation, financial and also project control teams which has full automation functionality. ## Education ### Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Software Engineering MITD Jan 2015 – Jan 2019 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sam-kangari --- Source: https://flows.cv/samkangari JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/samkangari/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22