Senior Software Engineer
I design and build scalable cloud architectures, modernize legacy systems, and create enterprise solutions. With 15+ years of experience, I specialize in mainframe-to-cloud migrations, data harmonization across teams and departments, and AI-driven development with graph technologies.
15+ Years in Software Development
Legacy Modernization & AI Development
contact@nielsmeierling.de
Cologne Area, NRW, Germany
What drives me as an engineer
I thrive on working closely with customers to understand their challenges and deliver solutions that truly meet their needs. Building strong relationships is at the core of successful projects.
Having collaborated with hundreds of developers across the globe, I bring a diverse perspective to problem-solving and understand how to work effectively in distributed, multicultural teams.
I'm constantly exploring the latest technology trends, and I'm currently fascinated by the transformative potential of AI in software development. The possibilities for innovation are endless.
When not coding, I stay active through CrossFit training, volleyball, and motorcycle touring. I also co-manage a youth association focused on parkour, helping young people develop athletic skills and confidence.
Technologies and tools I work with
These are some screens and concepts I was working on in the last year:
Highlights of my professional journey in software engineering
Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation GmbH
Analyzing potential improvements to the vast system landscape and reducing friction between customer, teams and external supplier.
Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation GmbH
Modernizing legacy mainframe systems to cloud-native architecture. Harmonizing data from various source systems into a unified data platform. Improving scalable solutions for enterprise data integration.
Communicode AG (Hörmann)
Migrated legacy Excel and macro-based business tools to a modern Kubernetes-based microservices architecture, improving scalability and maintainability.
Communicode AG (LIDL)
Optimized upload portal performance for 3D-based marketing assets serving the European market.
Communicode AG (infuniq)
Maintained legacy product information management system while designing next-generation cloud-native architecture.
Communicode AG (Vorwerk)
Designed and built pipeline automations for various teams to ensure quality and speed of changes for the existing environment. Consulted on integration with the ecosystem's business processes across the organization.
Communicode AG (Vorwerk)
Designed and built microservices around the e-commerce monolith for customer data management in AWS. I represented up to 3 teams in an environment of approx. 15 international teams.
Communicode AG (Vorwerk)
Built a large e-commerce backend system for mulit-platform touchpoints and surrounding customer service tooling and processes for connected home appliances (TM5/TM6) in Europe's largest IOT project.
R&E Media GmbH, Cologne
Maintained software distribution portal and built coupon systems.
MetaSieve GmbH, Bochum
Learned programming at a university startup. Built order management systems for Unity Media.
Academic background and certifications
Ruhr University Bochum
ServeNet GmbH, Wuppertal
Röntgen Gymnasium
Math / English Focus
I'm available for new projects and opportunities. Feel free to reach out.
contact@nielsmeierling.de