Description

Backend engineer specializing in Scala-based distributed systems with 9+ years experience. Recent work includes tech leading a 6-person team on SQL generation engines, optimizing query performance on Postgres and Redshift. Looking for challenging new Scala projects where pragmatic problem-solving and technical leadership add value.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
French
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Toulon (up to 50km)

Zendesk
Tech lead
February 2024 - October 2025 (1 year and 8 months)
● Working on Explore, Zendesk's analytics tool, in the team responsible for the SQL generation engine written in Scala.
● Tech lead of a 6-person Scala team: mentoring engineers, leading strategic planning, maintenance, and new feature design
● Optimizing SQL performances on Postgres and Redshift
Scala PostgreSQL Backend Service Development
Zendesk
Senior software engineer
January 2021 - February 2024 (3 years and 1 month)
● Maintaining and evolving Scala-based SQL generation engine
● Enhancing observability by utilizing tools such as Datadog and BigQuery, allowing for better monitoring and analysis of system performance
Naval Group
Full stack engineer
January 2016 - January 2021 (5 years)
Ollioules, France
● Development of search and rescue system for French maritime authorities. Distributed across 8 different locations
● Implemented tidal current calculations and drift prediction algorithms using probabilistic models and weather data (Postgres/PostGIS)
● Lead developer on shared Angular component library used across multiple projects
● Full-stack architecture and development (Angular, JavaEE, Mongo/SQL)