Summary
Stephan Detje is a Berlin-based Senior Full Stack Engineer with 11 years of experience building event-driven, distributed systems and leading cross-functional teams. Proficient in TypeScript, Go and Java, he blends backend architecture expertise with hands-on full‑stack delivery to ensure the right features reach users. His leadership at Atlas Metrics and current role at Leapsome reflect a track record of scaling teams and systems in product-focused environments. Trained in design thinking at Stanford and with an M.Sc. in IT-Systems Engineering, he brings a user-centered, creative problem-solving approach to engineering trade-offs. Known for clear, respectful communication, he pairs well-structured code with critical product judgment to drive measurable impact.
11 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (M.Sc.) IT-Systems Engineering, Master of Science (M.Sc.) IT-Systems Engineering at Hasso Plattner Institute
Financial Economics for Citizens, Financial Economics for Citizens at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Abitur, Abitur at Humboldt Gymnasium Potsdam
Design Thinking / Global Team-Based Innovation, Design Thinking / Global Team-Based Innovation at Stanford University