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Simon S. Backend, Frontend and Web Development

My name is Simon S. and I have over 2 years of experience in the tech industry. I specialize in the following technologies: PHP, Symfony, MySQL, GitLab, Docker, etc.. I hold a degree in Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, , Master of Science in Information Technology (MSc(IT)). Some of the notable projects I’ve worked on include: Expense Management Platform (02/2024 - 07/2024), Interactive Construction Map – City of Kreuzlingen (03/2022 - 07/2022), Localcities (Swisscom) – Swiss Municipality Ecosystem (2019 - 2024), Object Carpet B2B Platform – Carpet Dealer Portal (2017 - 2020), Migros – Marketing Campaign Platforms & WidgetStore (2015 - 2018). I am based in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland. I've successfully completed 5 projects while developing at Softaims.

I'm committed to continuous learning, always striving to stay current with the latest industry trends and technical methodologies. My work is driven by a genuine passion for solving complex, real-world challenges through creative and highly effective solutions. Through close collaboration with cross-functional teams, I've consistently helped businesses optimize critical processes, significantly improve user experiences, and build robust, scalable systems designed to last.

My professional philosophy is truly holistic: the goal isn't just to execute a task, but to deeply understand the project's broader business context. I place a high priority on user-centered design, maintaining rigorous quality standards, and directly achieving business goals—ensuring the solutions I build are technically sound and perfectly aligned with the client's vision. This rigorous approach is a hallmark of the development standards at Softaims.

Ultimately, my focus is on delivering measurable impact. I aim to contribute to impactful projects that directly help organizations grow and thrive in today’s highly competitive landscape. I look forward to continuing to drive success for clients as a key professional at Softaims.

Main technologies

  • Backend, Frontend and Web Development

    2 years

  • PHP

    1 Year

  • Symfony

    1 Year

  • MySQL

    1 Year

Additional skills

Direct hire

Potentially possible

Previous Company

Zühlke Group

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Experience Highlights

Expense Management Platform (02/2024 - 07/2024)

Goal: Streamline approval and billing processes to reduce manual effort and errors in municipal expense management. Solution: Implemented approval and billing workflows in Directus CMS and built automated PDF batch letter generation using Node.js, TypeScript, and Vue.js. Delivered reusable Vue.js/TypeScript components for workflow automation. Impact: Automated 100+ expense settlements and email dispatches, significantly improving operational efficiency and reducing manual administrative workload across the association.

Interactive Construction Map – City of Kreuzlingen (03/2022 - 07/2022)

Goal: Improve citizen access to up-to-date information on ongoing construction projects and streamline municipal communication. Solution: Developed a Vue.js Single-Page Application integrated with Symfony CMS via REST API and DomInjection. Built reusable and responsive components for a user-friendly, interactive map. Impact: Delivered an intuitive map that enhanced public engagement, made project information easily accessible, and optimized communication between citizens and the municipality.

Localcities (Swisscom) – Swiss Municipality Ecosystem (2019 - 2024)

Goal: Build a scalable platform aggregating Swiss municipalities, clubs, and events. Solution: Developed Symfony/MySQL backend, REST APIs, admin interfaces, and mobile app. Integrated RabbitMQ for data imports, OneSignal for push notifications, Auth0 for auth, and a static site generator for 42 microsites using Hugo/Node.js. Impact: High-performance ecosystem with 100k+ monthly users and 9k+ automated push notifications, improving info access and engagement.

Object Carpet B2B Platform – Carpet Dealer Portal (2017 - 2020)

Goal: Modernize and streamline Object Carpet’s dealer management and B2B sales processes. Solution: Developed the “OC Pro” portal with modular backend components, APIs, CRM-like features, and a custom carpet configurator. Implemented scalable architecture, automated tests, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliability. Impact: Enabled 5,500+ customers and 560 dealers to efficiently manage profiles and orders, improving workflow efficiency and sustaining a stable platform in production for 7+ years.

Migros – Marketing Campaign Platforms & WidgetStore (2015 - 2018)

Goal: Enable Migros to run engaging, scalable national marketing campaigns across multiple languages. Solution: Built and maintained WidgetStore with configurable Symfony modules (prize contests, memory games, advent calendars, photo competitions), integrated into Magnolia CMS. Developed interactive apps with real-time uploads and live media walls. Impact: Supported campaigns with 300k+ participants and 1.8M+ page views, ensuring stable, high-traffic operations with zero downtime and enhanced user engagement.

Education

  • HTWG Konstanz (Germany)

    Bachelor of Science in Information Technology in

    2009-01-01-2013-01-01

  • Kantonsschule Kreuzlingen

    in

    1999-01-01-2004-01-01

  • HTWG Konstanz (Germany)

    Master of Science in Information Technology (MSc(IT)) in

    2013-01-01-2014-01-01

Languages

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Russian

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