Senior Software Engineer β Automation, CI/CD & Systems Tooling
IaΘi, Romania | Open to EU Remote / Hybrid
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Iβm a curious and driven Software Engineer specializing in automation, scripting, CI/CD, and developer tooling, with a strong background in distributed systems and Linux-based environments.
I build tools that reduce manual work, streamline execution, and improve reliability. I enjoy working with DevOps pipelines, Python automation, and CI/CD workflows, and Iβm continuously learning modern infrastructure and cloud practices.
| Automation & Scripting | CI/CD & Build Engineering | Version Control & Collaboration | Developer & Tester Tooling | Systems |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Python (CLI & scripts) | Jenkins pipelines | Git & branching strategies | Custom CLI & VS Code extensions | Linux environments |
| Bash / Shell scripting | GitHub Actions | Agile / Scrum | Workflow standardization | Logging & diagnostics |
| Execution & environment automation | Build & release automation | AI-assisted PR reviews | Productivity & usability | Reliability & repeatability |
Senior Software Engineer β Continental (Apr 2024 β Present)
- Work with an existing Python-based integration testing framework for system-level validation
- Designed and implemented a custom Python CLI entry point to simplify automation, configuration, and execution
- Standardized execution flows to reduce manual effort
- Developed supporting automation scripts to improve environment consistency and reliability
- Maintain and extend CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions
- Refined job structures and execution logic to improve pipeline feedback
- Promoted adoption of AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality
Software Engineer β Continental (Jul 2022 β Apr 2024)
- Modernized a legacy Python-based build automation tool
- Refactored scripts to improve performance and maintainability
- Enhanced Git integration and automated configuration handling
- Improved build diagnostics and logging for faster troubleshooting
- Contributed in an Agile team focused on internal tooling
Software Engineering Intern β Continental (Dec 2021 β Jul 2022)
- Contributed to internal tooling in a large enterprise environment
- Developed a Unity-based runtime editor for reusable scene prefabs
- Participated in Agile ceremonies and team collaboration
- Gained exposure to CI workflows and enterprise-scale build systems
Summer Practice β Centric (Jan 2021 β Sep 2021)
- Co-developed an academic feedback platform
- Implemented frontend (Angular) and backend (.NET) components
- Applied modular design principles and collaborative workflows
- Computer Science & Engineering: Data structures, algorithms, OS fundamentals, networking, software architecture
- Distributed Systems & Web Technologies: Scalability, fault tolerance, web architectures, APIs
- Full-Stack & Mobile (Working Knowledge): Exposure to frontend & mobile frameworks, hands-on projects, continuous learning
- DevOps & Cloud (Actively Developing): CI/CD concepts, infrastructure automation, modern DevOps tooling
HelloMail β Python automation utility
Streamlines email workflows with Python scripts and automation utilities. [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/Catalin-Lucian/HelloMail)AntColony β Multi-agent simulation (C#)
Simulates ant colony behaviors, showcasing distributed logic and algorithmic modeling. [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/Catalin-Lucian/AntColony)RayTracing β CPU/GPU Ray Tracer (C++, CUDA)
Basic ray tracing engine with CPU/GPU parallelism, emphasizing performance. [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/Catalin-Lucian/RayTracing)StudentSatisfaction β Academic review platform (C#)
Full-stack application for student feedback and academic reviews. [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/Catalin-Lucian/StudentSatisfaction)Dropi β Mini S3 File Drop Interface (Flutter)
Flutter app for uploading files to S3 buckets. [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/Catalin-Lucian/Dropi)Gheorghe Asachi Technical University, IaΘi
- Masterβs Degree β Distributed Systems and Web Technologies
- Bachelorβs Degree β Computers and Information Technology

