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Leon Ebel

Software Developer
Munich | E-Mail | GitHub | LinkedIn | Available immediately
Technical Expertise

Programming Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript / TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, Java

Testing: Test-Driven Development (TDD), Jest, Cypress, Playwright

Databases & APIs: SQL, REST, GraphQL, MongoDB, SQLite

DevOps & Infrastructure: Unix, Docker, Google Cloud Platform, AWS

User Interface (UI): CSS, TailwindCSS, Sass, Figma

Development Tools: neovim, VSCode, Git, GitHub Actions

Project Management & Workflows: Scrum, Agile, Confluence, Jira, Linear

Additional Information

Languages: German (Native), English (Business Fluent)

Interests: Web Development, IT Security, Home Server, Hobby Barista, Handball

Summary

For 6 years, I have been a passionate Full-Stack Developer with a focus on web development. I enjoy working test-driven and rely on clean and scalable architectures. In my free time, I play handball and have been studying Computer Science/IT Security part-time since October 2024.

Professional Experience

Full-Stack Software Developer

10​/2020 - 07/2025

Brainbirds GmbH, Munich

  • Full-stack development of a performant web application: reduced loading times by up to 40 % and build times by up to 25 % using targeted caching, code splitting, and DNS configurations
  • API development and integration
  • Database administration and testing infrastructure (PostgreSQL, Unit Tests, End-to-End Tests)
  • Development and maintenance of software architecture (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Heroku)
  • CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes (GitHub Actions, Docker)
Tech Stack
TypeScriptNext.jsNode.jsDockerTailwindCSSBiomeJestCypressPostgreSQLGraphQLRESTGitHub ActionsStrapiGCP Cloud RunGCP App EngineGCP Secret ManagerAWS Cloud StorageAWS Route 53Google Tag ManagerFigma

Frontend Software Developer

04​/2020 - 10/2020

myposter GmbH, Munich

  • Frontend development of a new product-calendar-configurator
  • Continuous development of the myposter website
  • Quality assurance through unit and end-to-end tests
Tech Stack
Vue.jsKonva.jsJavaScriptSCSSJestCypressStorybookRESTGitHub ActionsDataDogFigmaAWS CloudFront

Junior Software Developer

09​/2016 - 04/2020

Jochen Schweizer mydays Holding GmbH, Munich

  • Development of the web presence in Demandware (JavaScript)
  • Migration of the website to microservices architecture with a 60 % reduction in loading times through lazy loading, image optimization, and progressive web app technologies
  • Responsibility for the partner portal (Perl, Moose, DBIx, Template Toolkit)
  • Technical contact person for the partner portal in cross-functional teams
Tech Stack
TypeScriptNode.jsPerlHandlebarsReact.jsjQuerySCSSGoogle Tag ManagerMySQLSequelizeDockerRESTFigmaJenkinsOptimizelyGrafana

Education

Computer Science / IT Security (Part-time)

10​/2024 - ongoing

Friedrich-Alexander-University, Erlangen

IT Specialist for Application Development

09​/2016 - 02/2019

Jochen Schweizer Technology Solutions GmbH, Munich

Certificates

Fundamentals of Classical Project Management

12/2024

Brainbirds GmbH, Munich

Teaching classical project management fundamentals: project initiation, planning, role definition, stakeholder management, risk management, and communication

Agile Methods Seminar

11/2020

Brainbirds GmbH, Munich

Introduction to agile methods: Design Thinking, Business Model Generation, Lean Startup as well as Scrum and Kanban

Engagement

Voluntary Social Year

07​/2013 - 08/2014

Montessori School, Munich

Care and support of seventh graders in an educational village. Class assistance in various subjects as well as targeted English tutoring in small groups of 2-3 students.

Volunteer Youth Coach

2018 - 2022

TSV Milbertshofen Handball, Munich

Training and coaching of youth players (12-16 years). Development of leadership skills, teamwork, and communication skills through group leadership and conflict management.