Summary
Ayaz Najafli is a Senior Software Engineer based in Abu Dhabi with over eight years of hands-on experience building and modernizing Java-based web applications and distributed systems. He excels in microservices, RESTful APIs, event-driven designs, and secure architectures, and has driven deployments using Docker, Kubernetes, Keycloak, and CI/CD pipelines across AWS, Azure, and on-prem clusters. Ayaz has repeatedly led and mentored small engineering teams—translating business requirements into clear architecture, user stories, and reliable delivery while enforcing strong testing practices (unit, integration, load, stress). He has practical experience integrating AI/data analytics services and orchestration tools like n8n, showing an aptitude for bridging backend platforms with emerging data workflows. Known for modernizing legacy systems into scalable microservices and crafting secure merchant APIs, he combines hands-on coding with architecture and operational ownership. He brings a pragmatic, security-minded approach to delivering production-grade systems and mentoring teams toward engineering excellence.
6 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Computer Software Engineering, Bachelor's degree, Computer Software Engineering at Azerbaijan Architecture and Construction University
English, Turkish, Azerbaijani