Vlad-Emil Flore
Backend Software Engineer (Python, Java, GenAI)
Profile
- Backend engineer specializing in Python and Java, building cloud-native services and modernizing legacy systems
- Builds production GenAI systems for medical coding and document processing, using LLMs, RAG search, and human-in-the-loop review
- Experienced in event-driven microservices on Kubernetes and AWS, technical leadership, and mentoring
- Open to remote and hybrid roles
Employment History
Independent Software Engineer
Freelancing, Remote (Barcelona)
January 2025 - present
- Developed and maintained scalable Web APIs in Python and Java, including integrations with external platforms and services
- Designed and built an AI medical coding platform, live with multiple organizations, that turns free-text diagnoses into ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes using LLM- and RAG-powered search, with around 85% reported accuracy, higher on ICD-10
- Built the Web API for a live GenAI document understanding platform, validating processing pipeline definitions and managing pipeline templates
- Implemented human-in-the-loop review, letting experts check, correct, and confirm low-confidence AI results, with corrections feeding back to improve future predictions
- Delivered both platforms as secure, containerized services with pluggable components, automated releases, and thorough documentation
- Worked as a Java Domain Expert through Mercor, contributing to AI training, code evaluation, and technical assessment workflows for LLM systems
- Led documentation modernization efforts, including migration to modern documentation platforms to improve maintainability, structure, and multi-version documentation support
- Created software engineering educational content on Python, Java, Data Structures & Algorithms, and Git, including animated video series, interactive quizzes, and flashcards
Tech Stack:
Python, FastAPI, Django, Java, Spring (Framework, Boot, AI),
PyScript, Manim, OpenAPI, Generative AI (LLM, RAG, Agentic
Systems), LangChain(4j), LangGraph, LangSmith, Ollama, Weaviate,
PostgreSQL (with pgvector), MySQL, Azure Cosmos DB,
SQLAlchemy, Alembic, Azure Blob Storage, OAuth, OIDC, JWT,
OpenTelemetry, Docker (Compose), Kubernetes, GitHub Actions,
AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, ECR, ECS, EKS), Antora, Docusaurus
Software Engineer
Employment, ExB Group, Remote (Nürnberg, Barcelona)
March 2021 — November 2024
- Implemented key features in Python and Java in a team of 4-5, on an event-driven Intelligent Document Processing application of around 15 microservices
- Designed and developed decoupled microservices for document upload, archiving and download, image processing, REST and GraphQL APIs, notifications, and AI model deployment
- Deployed services on Docker and Kubernetes, and diagnosed resource consumption issues in production
- Led internal technical workshops focused on clean code principles and improving overall code quality
- Conducted regular code reviews and participated in pair programming to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Advocated for tooling and workflow improvements to streamline the developer experience and reduce friction in daily tasks
Tech Stack: Python, Java, Django, Spring
Framework, Spring Boot, Akka, GraphQL, PostGraphile, PostgreSQL,
EventStoreDB, RabbitMQ, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Keda, AWS S3,
MinIO, AWS ECR, AWS ECS, AWS EKS, Git, GitLab, TeamCity, Argo
CD, Grafana, AsciiDoc, Antora, Linux, JUnit
Educational Content Creator
Contract, Hyperskill, Remote (Barcelona)
October 2023 — March 2024
- Created and enhanced educational content for the Spring Boot track offered by JetBrains Academy through the Hyperskill platform, contributing to high-quality, hands-on learning experiences for aspiring developers
Tech Stack: Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot
Software Developer / Senior Technical Consultant
Employment, virtual7 GmbH (Nürnberg) and virtual7 Romania
(Timișoara)
February 2008 — May 2020
- Consultant on client software projects for public sector and enterprise clients, working in agile teams across the full SDLC
Lead Software Developer
virtual7 client: IT-Systemhaus der Bundesagentur für Arbeit,
on-site (Nürnberg)
September 2019 — April 2020
- Served as Lead Developer for one of two agile development teams, guiding technical direction and team collaboration
- Defined and evolved the application's architecture to support scalability and maintainability
- Promoted clean code and consistent development practices to maintain code quality
- Collaboratively decomposed features into manageable tasks, ensuring effective sprint planning and delivery
- Implemented and tested application features across the full stack, maintaining close alignment with business requirements
Tech Stack: Java SE 8, Java EE 7, Angular,
TypeScript, JavaScript, JUnit, Cucumber, Jenkins, Docker, Linux,
Oracle Database, Git
Full Stack Developer
virtual7 client: Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge
(BAMF), on-site (Nürnberg)
May 2018 — September 2019
- Implemented features across both frontend and backend of a web application
- Improved and maintained project documentation to support developer onboarding and knowledge sharing
- Managed DevOps-related tasks and supported deployment activities to ensure smooth delivery and system stability
Tech Stack: Java SE 8, Spring Framework, Spring
Boot, JUnit, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, Ansible, Jenkins,
Docker, Oracle Database, Hibernate, Linux, Git
Software Developer
virtual7 client: IT-Systemhaus der Bundesagentur für Arbeit,
on-site (Nürnberg)
May 2014 — February 2018
- Developed a publishing workflow for web content within Oracle CMS, streamlining the content creation and approval process
- Extended the CMS by implementing custom tools and features to support efficient content management and improve the user experience for content editors
Tech Stack: Oracle WebCenter Content, Java,
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Oracle Database, Linux, CVS, Git