Moustafa Hafez

Background

About Moustafa Hafez

Java Web Application Developer and Software Engineering Manager with 14+ years of experience • Deep Expertise in Software Development: Extensive experience in object-oriented analysis and design concepts, with a strong understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Microservices-based architecture. • Proven Leadership in Agile/SAFe Practices: Expertise in implementing and scaling Agile/SAFe methodologies, fostering collaboration, and driving technical excellence across teams. • Technical Proficiency in Java and Frameworks: Advanced skills in Java programming and web application development, leveraging technologies such as: • Core Technologies: Java EE, Spring Boot, Spring JPA, Hibernate, Liquibase, Spring Thymeleaf, JSTL. • API Development: RESTful and SOAP-based services. • Front-End Tools: AJAX, JQuery. • DevOps and CI/CD Expertise: Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, DevOps and DevSecOps principles, and tools, including Jenkins, ArgoCD, Docker, Maven, SonarQube, and Bitbucket. • Monitoring and Logging: Proficient in using Kibana,Grafana Elasticsearch, and Jaeger for application monitoring and logging. • Test-Driven Development (TDD): Skilled in automated testing frameworks and libraries, including JUnit and Mockito. • Database Management: Solid experience with Oracle (10g), SQL Server (2008), and MySQL databases. • Linux and Server Administration: Proficient in Linux environments and managing application servers such as WebLogic, Tomcat, and GlassFish.Software Engineering Manager Experience: • Successfully led teams of 30+ Java developers, fostering collaboration and delivering high-quality software solutions aligned with business goals. • Designed and implemented standardized microservices architecture to enhance scalability and reusability across markets. • Played a key role in developing and executing comprehensive training plans for over 200+ Java Guild members. • Championed the adoption of DevOps/DevSecOps practices, improving delivery pipelines and enabling continuous integration/deployment for high-availability systems. • Partnered with global stakeholders to drive technical alignment, process standardization, and strategic objectives. • Mentored engineers and team leads, emphasizing growth, innovation, and technical mastery.