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Michal Stepan
From Slovakia 08:21 PM (GMT+03:00)
$35/hr or $60,000/yr

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Senior Software Engineer

Software Engineer
Available for hire
Years of experience
10+ years
Experience level
Senior
Available for
Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Freelance
Available from
15 Jul 2026
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I’m a Senior Full Stack Engineer with over 9 years of experience building scalable backend systems, AI-powered applications, and cloud-native platforms using Python, FastAPI, Django, React, AWS, and Azure. Throughout my career, I’ve worked across fintech, digital identity, enterprise software, and mobility, designing distributed systems, high-performance APIs, and event-driven microservices that serve large-scale production environments.

More recently, I’ve been focused on integrating generative AI into real-world products using OpenAI APIs, LangChain, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), helping automate complex workflows and improve knowledge discovery.

What sets me apart is that I combine strong backend engineering, modern cloud architecture, and AI expertise with a full-stack mindset. I enjoy owning features end-to-end—from architecture and implementation to deployment and production monitoring—and I’m passionate about building reliable, scalable software that delivers real business value.

I’m now looking for a senior backend or full-stack engineering role where I can contribute to building innovative, high-impact products while continuing to work with modern Python technologies, distributed systems, and AI.

Employment History

Senior Software Engineer at ELEKS 2023 - 2026
• Designed and developed scalable backend services using Python, FastAPI, and asynchronous programming to support enterprise-grade cloud applications deployed on AWS and Azure Kubernetes Service. • Implemented Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines using vector embeddings and FAISS to enable semantic enterprise search across internal knowledge bases. • Built React and TypeScript user interfaces with reusable components, dynamic routing, and optimized state management using Hooks and Redux Toolkit.
Full Stack Engineer at INNOVATRICS 2021 - 2022
• Developed secure identity verification platforms using Django, React, and PostgreSQL for large-scale biometric authentication systems. • Designed backend microservices supporting biometric enrollment, identity matching, and authentication workflows. • Designed React dashboards for enrollment management, verification workflows, and operational reporting.
Full Stack Engineer at SYGIC 2019 - 2021
• Developed real-time fleet tracking and navigation services using Python backend systems and React frontend dashboards for logistics and mobility platforms. • Integrated machine learning models supporting route optimization and predictive arrival time estimation.
Software Developer at TATRA BANKA 2017 - 2019
• Developed secure banking backend services using Python-based APIs and service-oriented architecture for transaction processing systems. • Developed backend services supporting digital banking, payments, and customer onboarding platforms. • Contributed to the modernization of legacy banking applications by migrating monolithic components into modular service-oriented architectures.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (STU) 2012 - 2017