Enterprise / Solution Architecture
Architect
Focus on enterprise architecture, target landscapes, transformation roadmaps, governance and integration in regulated banking environments.
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Available for freelance and project engagements
IT Architect & Senior Java Developer
Senior freelance full-stack Java developer and IT architect with more than 24 years of experience in European banking IT, including UniCredit, HVB and Bank Austria. Focus areas include enterprise architecture, legacy modernization, DevOps automation, cloud-oriented software engineering and full lifecycle delivery.
- 24+ Jahre / Years in Banking IT, Software Engineering and Architecture
- Java, Spring Boot, APIs, Microservices, DevOps and Cloud Delivery
- Strong focus on modernization, enterprise integration and stable delivery
24+ yearsEnterprise delivery
Banking ITRegulated environments
Full lifecycle deliveryFrom design to production
About Sultan Zakir
I am an experienced IT professional with a comprehensive career in software development and IT architecture. I worked for UniCredit (HVB, Bank Austria, UniCredit Italy) for 24 years, successfully fulfilling various roles such as Java Software Developer, Software Designer, Application Expert, and then Solution Architect. With a deep understanding of banking software architecture and development, as well as proven expertise in implementing DevOps practices and agile project management methodologies, I ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Languages
- German – fluent
- English – very good
- Russian – fluent
- Kazakh – native
- Turkish – good
Core competencies
- Banking IT: commercial banking, investment banking, risk management
- Enterprise and solution architecture for complex landscapes
- Target Architectures & Roadmaps
- Make-or-Buy Decisions
- Cloud migration strategies. Architectural patterns
- Java, Spring Boot, microservices and API design
- DevOps, CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub, Bitbucket, Maven
- Legacy modernization and mainframe-to-cloud migration
- Docker, Kubernetes, Tomcat, WebSphere, Oracle, PostgreSQL, DB2
- Setup and operation of development, testing and production environments
Professional profiles
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Java / Full-Stack / Delivery
Developer
Focus on hands-on software engineering, Java development, microservices, integration and modernization of enterprise applications.
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Available for freelance and project roles across architecture, software engineering and banking IT.