Senior Software Engineer
Pirna (Dresden Area), Germany | Remote ready

DevOps | Fullstack | Delivery Architecture

Kevin Holz

I build reliable delivery pipelines, scalable products, and teams that ship consistently. From CI/CD migrations to wearable-first warehouse experiences - always with clear UX and predictable releases.

Azure DevOpsGitHub ActionsCloud ModernizationCI/CD CoachingReactVue.js + TypeScriptQuarkusSpring BootPostgreSQLDocker & Containersn8n + MCP ServersGenerative AI Workflows
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Kevin Holz

Senior Software Engineer - DevOps, Fullstack, Delivery

Delivery track record

CI/CD Maestro Redesigned Azure DevOps delivery paths and doubled deploy/test throughput.
Cloud Transformer Led journey-to-cloud tracks for legacy systems and improved scalability and resilience.
AI Enablement Lead Introduced n8n and MCP-based agent workflows that reduced repetitive engineering tasks.
2x pipeline speed

Delivery Engineering

Rebuilt CI/CD architecture and migrated projects from Azure DevOps to GitHub Actions.

Higher scalability

Journey to Cloud

Modernized legacy landscapes with cloud migration blueprints and staged execution.

More dev capacity

AI Workflow Automation

Integrated AI-driven product features to remove manual routines and repetitive steps.

Experience

From CI/CD to warehouse scale

Hands-on fullstack, DevOps, and delivery engineering. Focus: more speed, less risk, teams enabled.

Feb 2025 - today

Senior Software Engineer

Accenture | Dresden, Germany

Azure DevOpsGitHub ActionsReactSpring BootPostgreSQL
  • Redesigned end-to-end CI/CD in Azure DevOps and doubled deployment and testing speed.
  • Migrated multiple projects from Azure DevOps to GitHub Actions with modernized pipeline architecture and zero delivery slowdown.
  • Designed and executed journey-to-cloud strategies for legacy systems to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Introduced agent-based GenAI workflows with n8n and MCP servers to increase engineering productivity.
  • Integrated AI-driven product features that remove repetitive workflows and automate manual tasks.
  • Built automotive applications with React, Spring Boot, and PostgreSQL on resilient architecture standards.

Mar 2024 - Jan 2025

Professional Fullstack Software Engineer

OSP - Otto Group Solution Provider | Dresden, Germany

QuarkusVue.jsOracle DBCI/CDDocker
  • Designed wearable and mobile apps for warehouse flows; solved pain points with stakeholders.
  • Introduced CI/CD, blue-green deployments, and containerization for reliable go-lives.
  • Delivered 30% efficiency gains in warehouse operations with new devices and lean UX.

Sep 2022 - Feb 2024

Fullstack Software Engineer

OSP - Otto Group Solution Provider | Dresden, Germany

TypeScriptVue.jsJavaPostgreSQLRails
  • Built and operated frontend/backends with Vue, Quarkus, and PostgreSQL.
  • Created asset and support tools (Vue, Rails) and improved customer workflows.
  • Established E2E tests (Jest, Playwright, Cypress, Cucumber) for fast regressions.

Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 & Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

Working Student / Intern DevOps

OSP - Otto Group Solution Provider | Dresden, Germany

QtOracle DBRubySQL
  • Built early automations and learned DevOps, Ruby, and database fundamentals.

Stack & tooling

Systematic, observable, fast

Tech for stable platforms, measurable quality, and smooth collaboration.

Frontend

Vue.js + TypeScriptReactDesign SystemsWearable UIs

Backend

Java (Quarkus, Spring Boot)API DesignPostgreSQL & OracleEventing with Kafka

DevOps

CI/CD architecture (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)Docker & Container orchestrationBlue/Green DeploymentsJourney to Cloud

AI Engineering

Agent workflows (n8n + MCP)GenAI feature integrationAutomation of repetitive processes

Testing & Quality

Playwright, Cypress, JestE2E automationObservability & quality gates

Working style

Keep the releases flowing

Clear comms, early risk visibility, coaching teams, and unblocking decisions.

Leadership & mentoring

Communication with clarity

Problem-solving & critical thinking

Adaptability

Time management

Networking & teaming

Education & certifications

Academic base and formal training

Education

B.Sc. Computer Science

University of Applied Sciences Dresden

Graduated Nov 2022

  • Elected speaker and administrator in the Computer Science / Mathematics student council.
  • Mentored computer science students and acted as an interface between faculty and students.

Certifications

Java JEE Certification

Buschmais

Completed Apr 2024

Sustainable Programming Ambassador

Internal training at OSP

Completed Jul 2023

Ready for the next release?

Ping me for Delivery, DevOps, or Fullstack

Remote or onsite in Dresden. I help untangle roadmaps, speed up pipelines, and align teams on delivery.

Location

Pirna (Dresden Area), Germany

Remote-friendly, CET.

Languages

German | English

Clear, direct, hands-on.

Certifications

Java JEE (Apr 2024) | Sustainable Programming Ambassador (Jul 2023)