Welcome to the Homepage of Marijn Scholtens
Freelance Cloud Software Engineer based in Düsseldorf, Germany with 6+ years of professional IT experience

I specialize in flexible, a-la-carte backend and cloud solutions tailored to your specific needs. Think of it as crafting a personalized recipe: You choose the ingredients and I’ll handle the rest to create a perfectly blended solution.

You’re in control. Choose from the following ingredients:

– Backend Programming Languages
– Cloud Service Providers
– Microservice Frameworks
– Container Orchestrators
– CI/CD Pipelines
– API Models
– IaC Tools
– Agile Practices

Whatever combination you need, I’ll deliver a seamless solution built around your requirements.

Core Expertise

  • Multi-Cloud Engineering with AWS, Azure, GCP, and Aviatrix
  • Backend Development with Java, Spring Boot, Quarkus, Python, and Go
  • Cloud-Native APIs with REST, SOAP, GraphQL, AWS SDK, Azure SDK, and GCP SDK
  • DevOps & Automation with Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins

Additional Expertise

  • Cloud Security
  • Software Architecture & Analysis
  • Network Analysis & Protocol Design
  • AI & MLOps in the Cloud
  • Data Analysis
  • Business Analysis
  • Security Analysis
  • Frontend Client Development (Strictly Non-Graphical)
  • Backend & System Development (C, C++, Haskell, Rust, Kotlin, and others)
  • Other Cloud Service Providers (Oracle, Alibaba, Tencent, Open Telekom Cloud)

Soft Skills

  • Agile Coaching and Scrum Expertise
  • Project Management and Team Organization
  • Cross-Cultural and Offshore Development Consulting
  • Learning Path Planning for Team Members

About Me

  • Based in Düsseldorf, Germany, with flexibility to travel.
  • Fluent in Dutch (native), English (C2), and German (C2).
  • Main focus on Benelux and DACH regions, but also open to beyond these.

Interested in working together or learning more about my expertise?
Feel free to contact me via email at: marijn(at)scholtens.dev.

My CV can also be requested via email in Dutch, English, and German.

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