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Birch Tree - Zandvoort 2025
Christian Eder - Backend Engineer & Team Lead

Hello, I'mChristian Eder

Backend Engineer & Team Lead

Journey

In my 5 years in software engineering, I've had the opportunity to work on challenging projects and together with talented colleagues. Here's a timeline of my journey so far.

2024 - Present

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Software Engineering Manager

ServiceNow

2024 - Present

In 2024 Raytion was acquired by ServiceNow. Through this acquisition I got into people management, which involves release, sprint and capacity planning, as well as workflow definitions and optimizations. I actively maintain my technical expertise by contributing to development whenever possible.

My team is part of XCC (eXternal Content Connectors). During the initial phase of the transition we worked on replatforming the Raytion enterprise search connectors onto the ServiceNow platform and cloud infrastructure. Currently we are implementing additional connectors, in order to provide data for AI solutions (agentic, RAG - Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and enable the new industrial revolution via the ServiceNow platform.

Challenges: Mentoring team members and fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Technologies

Java 17/21
Java 17/21
Gradle
Gradle
Maven
Maven
Kubernetes
Kubernetes
JavaScript
JavaScript
TypeScript
TypeScript
Next.js
Next.js
React
React
Tailwind CSS
Tailwind CSS
Aceternity UI
Aceternity UI

Tools & Platforms

ServiceNow Platform
ServiceNow Platform
AI Search
AI Search
Docker
Docker
Jenkins
Jenkins
Git
Git
Windsurf
Windsurf
Obsidian
Obsidian
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom

Methodologies

Agile/Scrum

Personal Projects

In my free time, I explore the art of coffee making and photography, finding both crafts to be a rewarding balance of technical skill and creativity. I also enjoy expanding my frontend development skills through projects like building this website.

2021 - 2024

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Software Engineer

Raytion GmbH

2021 - 2024

Developed and maintained enterprise search connectors that extract and index documents and security information from various source systems into leading search platforms.

Addressed key technical challenges including secure search implementation, high-volume data processing, and performance optimization for enterprise-scale deployments.

Progressed to a leadership role, overseeing release planning and managing a backend development team to deliver high-quality connector solutions.

Technologies

Java 8/21
Java 8/21
Spring Boot
Spring Boot
Gradle
Gradle
Maven
Maven
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
JOOQ
JOOQ
Docker
Docker

Tools

IntelliJ
IntelliJ
Jenkins
Jenkins
Postman
Postman
SharePoint
SharePoint
Obsidian
Obsidian
Blender
Blender
Aseprite
Aseprite
FL Studio
FL Studio

Methodologies

CI/CD

Personal Projects

Pursued creative interests through personal projects in pixel art and 3D modeling, exploring digital art and design in my free time.

Raytion Mascot

2021

Heinrich Heine University Logo

B.Sc. Computer Science

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

2021

Thesis: "Comparison of methods for the automated identification of image sections" using CNNs (Convolutional Neural Networks) and traditional feature detection methods (AKAZE, SURF, ORB).

Specialized in Database Systems and Algorithms with a minor in Biology.

Core Studies

Algorithms
Data Structures
Computer Networks
Compiler Construction
Database Systems

Technologies

Java
Java
Python
Python
C++
C++
C
C
SQLite
SQLite
LaTeX
LaTeX

Methodologies

TDD

Personal Projects

Developed a custom game engine using C++ and SDL2.0 as a personal project.

Confirming Stereotypes

Quickmill Sebastiano - Espresso Machine

Coffee Connoisseur

Quickmill Sebastiano - Espresso Machine

Zandvoort 2025 - Netherlands

Photon-Fishing

Zandvoort 2025 - Netherlands

Sennheiser HD 800S

Headphone Junkie

Sennheiser HD 800S

Games Ground 2024 - Berlin

Video Game Enthusiast

Games Ground 2024 - Berlin

Fun Projects

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