Javier Monterde.
Senior Java Software Engineer specializing in enterprise backend architecture, edge computing, and building highly scalable, resilient systems.
Core Expertise
Over the years, I've architected and maintained robust backend infrastructure for enterprise applications.
- Enterprise ArchitectureDesigning microservices, event-driven systems, and scalable APIs that handle high throughput, while keeping low latency.
- Edge ComputingLeveraging Cloudflare Workers and Edge Networking to bring compute closer to users and reduce infrastructure costs, like this website: $0.
- Data EngineeringOptimizing SQL databases and ORM implementations, ensuring data integrity while keeping low heap footprint.
- DevOps & InfrastructureBuilding automated CI/CD pipelines, containerizing applications with Docker, and orchestrating deployments using Kubernetes.
- Modern StackExpertise in Java, Spring Boot and Quarkus. Always exploring new technologies to solve complex engineering challenges.
- Security & ReliabilityImplementing robust security practices, monitoring, and observability to ensure system uptime and protect sensitive data.
September, 2017
First Steps in Tech
Studying Web Development from the ground up, from HTML to Oracle Exadata Databases.
May, 2019
First time working abroad
Went to Italy, thanks to the Erasmus+ program. Technical Support and Laptops maintenance.
May, 2020
Starting the Software Engineering path
Worked as a Backend Software Engineer, developing an internal application for the epidemic diseases control of the public sector of Valencia and Balearic Islands.
May, 2024
Generating impact for the whole of Spain
Moved to Mercadona's IT department, and optimized I/O throughput and database operation to reduce costs and times by over 80%.
August, 2026
Modernizing the Tax system of St. Gallen, Switzerland
Currently working at emineo Spain, S.A.U. as a Senior SWE, developing the core Tax system of St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Check out NAKA Labs & Open Source
I also have a personal lab. Something will come in the near future, so stay tuned! See my work at NAKA Labs or connect with me on GitHub/GitLab/LinkedIn.