Software Architecture & Full Stack Development

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Software architecture and full stack for over 25 years

I modernize legacy systems, bring AI solutions like RAG pipelines into production, and build internal development teams. Java and Spring, JavaScript and React, plus Python, Docker and Kubernetes.

On a temporary basis, I take responsibility for software development, technical roadmaps and delivery in mid-sized companies and corporations, until an internal lead can take over.

Introducing CI/CD, DevSecOps and AI-assisted development so delivery gets faster and the software stays maintainable.

Support for RAG and Text-to-SQL solutions and the modernization of Java and JavaScript landscapes through to productive handover.

Data silos become productive AI applications: chatbots based on your own documents (RAG) or natural-language analysis directly on the database (Text-to-SQL). Built with Python, FastAPI, Ollama and a vector database like Milvus.

Architecture design, PoC development and security hardening, matched to your existing infrastructure. I validate technology risks early rather than carrying them into the finished product.

Knowledge transfer and training so your team runs the new solutions on its own.

System analysis of existing solutions, from identifying dependencies to the plan for technical independence from service providers.

Setting up toolchains, CI/CD and the infrastructure an internal team needs to work at pace.

Structured knowledge transfer, mentoring and building an in-house engineering organization, including recruiting and onboarding.

Incremental refactoring of legacy Java and React applications onto Kubernetes, without jeopardizing ongoing operations.

Introducing CI/CD pipelines, GitOps and security checks with Jenkins, ArgoCD and Terraform. Reproducible deployments instead of manual work.

More observability and stability through carefully chosen tooling, with an eye on operating costs and security.

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Tobias Meergarten

Senior Architect & Developer

Software architecture and full stack development is my passion. I'm driven by modernizing legacy systems, bringing AI solutions like RAG pipelines into production, and building strong internal teams — pragmatic, hands-on, and laser-focused on business outcomes.
25+years of experience in software development

Qualifications

  • Industry expertise: MedTech, AdTech, E-Commerce, Retail, Digital Printing, 3D Printing
  • Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Computer Engineering (HAW Hamburg)
  • Positions held: Full Stack Developer, Software Architect, Head of Software Development, Technical Project Manager, Product Owner

New Technologies Driving Your Success

With years of experience in dynamic industries such as MedTech and AdTech, I combine technological expertise with the targeted use of emerging technologies to deliver lasting results.

I make future technologies tangible for businesses — pragmatically delivered and consistently focused on measurable business impact.

I help mid-sized companies and corporations turn future technologies into working solutions — from initial prototypes, to modernizing complex legacy systems, to building high-performing delivery teams. Always pragmatic, with quick wins and a clear focus on sustainable, measurable business impact.

Project examples

6+industries
5+rolesTechnical PM to Head of Development
  1. Digital agency: RAG pipeline with chatbot

    From analyzing the project goal through PoC and prototype to the productive version of a RAG pipeline with a chatbot. Built with Python, FastAPI, Ollama, Milvus and Redis, deployed on a GPU server.

  2. Medical technology: 3D-printing web application

    Architecture and further development of a web application for printing medical dental products. Java Spring Boot as a microservice REST API, React on the frontend, running on Azure Kubernetes Service. New features in an agile team, aligned with the product owner and stakeholders.

  3. Medical technology: Cloud-native operation & GitOps

    Introducing the GitOps operating model and setting up a self-managed Kubernetes cluster, plus running a cloud solution productively in China on Aliyun. With Terraform, ArgoCD, Jenkins and Nexus.

  4. Medical technology & e-commerce: Reverse engineering & team building

    Reverse engineering a web application built by external providers and bringing it back in-house. Setting up the internal CI/CD pipeline, assembling a development team and onboarding tutorials for new developers.

  5. Retail: Store web application & electronic shelf labels

    Project management for the further development of the store web application and the rollout of electronic shelf labels. From aligning requirements with stakeholders and writing user stories for the development team to analyzing the on-site conditions.

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Am Kaffee-Quartier 21, 28217 Bremen
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Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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Phone
+49 172 44 66 080
Email
backoffice@equal-minds.de