Bassem Gawish

Senior Software Engineer at ITS (outsourced to KFH Bank) (2025-12 – Present)

Developing backend microservices for KFH Bank's digital channel, focused primarily on card services and account services consumed by the bank's mobile app.
Integrating with core banking middleware to expose card and account services to the mobile app and upcoming web channel.
Building small, domain-focused microservices as part of a broader platform that currently serves mobile and is being extended to a new web channel.
Working within a banking environment with an emphasis on secure, reliable service design for customer-facing financial transactions.

Principal Software Engineer at Integrant, Inc. (2024-07 – 2025-11)

Developed new features for the GED grading system, improving accuracy and usability for students and educators in managing exam results.
Upgraded microservices from Spring Boot 2.7 to 3.4, ensuring compatibility with the latest frameworks and improving long-term maintainability.
Authored technical documentation to standardize the uplift process, enabling smoother future migrations and promoting best practices across the engineering team.

Senior Software Engineer at Jumia Group (2022-07 – 2024-07)

Designed and delivered a tax integration service using Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and RabbitMQ to dynamically map and transmit order data to government authorities, ensuring compliance with country-specific tax regulations and improving reporting accuracy.
Engineered and optimized a middleware platform processing high-volume JSON requests from distributed microservices, transforming them into SOAP/XML messages for the core system.
Leveraged Kafka, RabbitMQ, Prometheus, and Grafana to achieve reliable message delivery, enhanced interoperability, and real-time monitoring across services.

Senior Software Engineer at Sawa Labs (2020-01 – 2022-07)

Led the development of a mobile app enabling patients and clinics to manage appointments, medical services, and communication, improving operational efficiency and user engagement.
Migrated legacy systems from Spring to Spring Boot, reducing technical debt, improving maintainability, and accelerating feature delivery.
Implemented robust security measures aligned with industry standards, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, user-centric healthcare services through both web and mobile platforms.

Software Engineer at Vodafone Egypt (2018-07 – 2020-01)

Developed and maintained backend APIs and services for the Ana Vodafone mobile app and Vodafone Egypt's website, enhancing functionality and user engagement across digital channels.
Contributed to the development of the Ready Digital platform, enabling small businesses to manage social media marketing and strengthen their digital presence.
Integrated backend services with enterprise systems such as TIBCO and Siebel to ensure accurate and efficient data synchronization across customer and business applications.
Improved system stability and performance by optimizing backend processes and adopting agile practices for iterative delivery.
Collaborated with business teams during planning and grooming sessions to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Junior Java Developer at TATA Consultancy Services (TCS) (2017-01 – 2017-08)

Developed APIs for TATA Steel's internal mobile app, "Digiwheel," to streamline transportation booking and management processes.
Designed and implemented a comprehensive administration panel, enhancing operational efficiency and customer service workflows.
Collaborated closely with global cross-functional teams to align development initiatives with business objectives and technical specifications, ensuring cohesive delivery and business impact.

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