Summary
Simon Nattrass is a Java Solutions Architect with over a decade of commercial experience and nearly two decades at the software coalface, delivering pragmatic solutions across finance, telecoms, health, manufacturing and consultancy. Based in Swarland, England, he combines deep technical breadth in Java ecosystems with strong communication, mentoring and presentation skills that help translate complex requirements into maintainable designs. At Avaloq since 2017 he focuses on aligning quality software craftsmanship with demanding legal and financial deadlines, advocating for pragmatic trade-offs that preserve long-term value. He is known for balancing urgency with precision, often pushing teams toward cleaner, testable architectures even under delivery pressure.
11 years of coding experience
Durham Johnston
Bachelor's Degree, Software Engineering, Bachelor's Degree, Software Engineering at University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne