Konrad Koch-Münßinger

Senior Backend Engineer @Assemblio

Stuttgart, DE

Built and led the backend system for the Assemblio platform through three phases, progressing from contributor to team leader.Phase 1: System Architecture & ModernizationBackend Systems Rewrite | 6 monthsRewrote the Node.js backend using NestJS framework, redesigning the database architecture to reduce complexity while maintaining backwards compatibility. Implemented a restructured REST API and delivered the system migration within tight timelines.Topics: NestJS, Node.js, Database Design, API Development, System ArchitecturePhase 2: Feature Development & Technical Debt ResolutionSenior Backend Developer | 12 monthsImplemented core platform functionality while maintaining system stability. Converted legacy components bypassed during the initial rewrite and refactored implementations for better performance. Delivered new features while systematically addressing technical debt.Topics: Backend Development, Legacy System Migration, Feature Implementation Phase 3: Technical Leadership & Team ManagementBackend Team Lead | currentManaged the development team responsible for backend platform development while maintaining hands-on involvement in development work. Created technical documentation including task descriptions, feature specifications, and development tickets, and conducted technical discovery to identify functionality requirements and improvement opportunities. Planned feature development, balancing current needs with future platform requirements. Topics: Team Leadership, Technical Planning, Documentation, Project ManagementCore Technologies:Node.js with NestJS framework, PostgreSQL (raw SQL + MikroORM), Redis, BullMQ for queue management, CQRS architecture pattern, NX monorepo tooling, AWS S3 for file storage. Obvious but sometimes needs mentioning: Jira, git, docker. Additional: React, Python, Graphana, Sentry, Prometheus, OpenAPI, OpenTelemetry,

University of Stuttgart

Master of Science - MS, Technical Biology

Ferdinand-von-Steinbeis-Schule Reutlingen

Fachhochschulreife, Staatlich Geprüfter Technischer Kommunikationsassistent

University of Stuttgart

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Technical Biology

Reutlingen University

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Medieninformatik

University of the West of Scotland

Semester abroad, Software Design