Tero Kaija

Experience

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  Bittivisio Oy

  Apr 2002 - Oct 2002

  Trainee
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  Stora Enso

  Feb 2003 - Sept 2003

  IT Support
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  Visma Solutions Oy

  Oct 2003 - now

  In my role as Lead Developer, I focus on the critical tasks of system performance upkeep and the construction of a comprehensive CI/CD pipeline. My approach combines technical acumen with a keen focus on secure coding practices, ensuring that all developments meet the highest standards of security and efficiency.A key aspect of my role involves the setup and maintenance of our Azure environment, leveraging my extensive experience with Microsoft technologies. I am also responsible for delivering precise system metrics to stakeholders, utilizing PowerShell scripts and SQL queries to extract and consolidate information from diverse sources.A notable achievement in this position has been my direct involvement in the development of our Payroll holiday calculation system, demonstrating my hands-on capabilities in delivering essential system features. Show less My role as a Senior Architect was centered around moving monolithic services to AWS as microservices, a key part of our strategic cloud transformation. I was also instrumental in boosting the performance of our on-premise server infrastructure, with a focus on Microsoft IIS and SQL Server optimization.In the Payroll development team, I took an active role in refining the holiday calculation system, applying my architectural expertise to improve its functionality. Additionally, improving our CI/CD pipeline was a significant responsibility, enabling more efficient and effective deployment processes. Show less As an Architect Lead, I played a critical role in the architectural transformation of our software systems. My focus was on the development and implementation of a microservice architecture, replacing our legacy monolithic structure. This task involved not only technical prowess but also strategic planning and team leadership.A significant part of my role was dedicated to refining our code architecture, ensuring it was both robust and agile. Additionally, I contributed to designing our test automation strategy, a fundamental component of our quality assurance processes. Show less

  • Lead Developer

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Senior Architect

    Oct 2021 - May 2023

  • Architect Lead

    May 2019 - Sept 2021

  • Software Architect

    Jan 2014 - Apr 2019

  • Senior Software Designer / Team Leader

    May 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Senior Software Developer

    Jan 2012 - May 2013

  • Software Developer

    Oct 2003 - Dec 2011