Søren Møller Hansen

Software Engineer & Architect

Backend DevelopmentSystem ArchitectureTechnical LeadershipPlatform EngineeringScrum MasterFrontend Development

Professional Summary

I am an experienced, self-driven and dedicated software development professional. I love new challenges and gaining new knowledge, experience and skills.

Throughout my career I have taken on several different roles and taken part in multiple start-up projects. I believe this has made me a very versatile profile, which can fit within many different problem spaces.

Within software development, I have been working on the implementation as well as the operations and support of the software. I have also taken a leading role in defining the architecture as well as project management and people management.

Personality Traits

FriendlyCalmCollaborativeInnovativeStructuredTeam PlayerIndependentOpen MindedFast LearnerDedicated

Skills & Expertise

Backend Development

GolangC# / .NETNode.jsPythonPHPMicroservices

Frontend Development

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptResponsive Design

Database

PostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBRedis

Platform & Infrastructure

AWSKubernetesDockerCI/CDLinux

Architecture & Leadership

System DesignScrum MasterTechnical LeadershipCode ReviewMentoring

Experience

Software Architect

WhiteAway Group
October 2023 - PresentDenmark

Returned to WhiteAway Group as Software Architect to lead architectural decisions and technical strategy.

  • Leading software architecture initiatives
  • Defining technical strategy and standards
  • Guiding development teams on architectural decisions

Software Engineer

Lunar
August 2022 - October 2023Denmark

Joined the IT security squad focusing on customer-facing authentication systems including NemID, MitID, BankID, PIN codes, and FaceID.

  • Formed new squad to continue focus on customer-facing authentication
  • Delivered authentication for new business initiatives
  • Significantly improved system observability and stability
  • Made improvements enabling future business growth

Solution Architect

WhiteAway Group
September 2021 - August 2022Denmark

Focused on solution architecture for major modernization projects.

  • Built modern data platform in the cloud
  • Modernized POS software for Skousen stores

Lead Software Engineer

WhiteAway Group
September 2019 - September 2021Denmark

Joined architecture group ensuring consistent architecture. Founded and led the Platform Squad.

  • Successfully migrated on-premise hosting to AWS
  • Greatly matured observability approach
  • Improved security and other quality aspects
  • Led various business-oriented development projects

Head of IT Development

WhiteAway Group
November 2017 - September 2019Denmark

Headed the software development department, growing team from 4 to 11 in-house employees.

  • Grew in-house team from 4 to 11 employees
  • Successfully discontinued offshore team
  • Matured culture and technical setup across multiple aspects

Team Lead

BoligPortal
2015 - October 2017Denmark

Recruited and managed student developers and offshore employees. Established teams and led initiatives.

  • Established student developer program from scratch
  • Managed 4 employees
  • Founded platform team focused on DevEx
  • Defined and prioritized team initiatives

Tech Lead & Process Lead

BoligPortal
2015 - October 2017Denmark

Led technical strategy and architecture definition. Pioneered modern development practices.

  • Experimented with microservices, containerization, and cloud
  • Established continuous deployment culture
  • Moved from biweekly releases to multiple daily deployments
  • Defined technical strategy and architecture

Software Developer & Scrum Master

BoligPortal
February 2012 - October 2017Denmark

One of first in-house developers. Took ownership of externally developed codebase.

  • Matured technical setup and took ownership of codebase
  • Recruited distributed team across Ukraine, Poland, and Denmark
  • Played key role in building strong development culture

Entrepreneur

Chiba
August 2011 - May 2012Hong Kong / China

Co-founded startup enabling online food delivery in China targeting expats.

  • Established company in Hong Kong
  • Sole technical role - developed entire marketplace
  • Built online food ordering platform for Hangzhou market

Entrepreneur

YourTicket
March 2011 - 2015Denmark

Founded company helping organizations sell event tickets online.

  • Built scalable cloud solution for high-traffic ticket sales
  • Managed all aspects: development, sales, accounting
  • Successfully sold company - business still thrives today

Entrepreneur

Klimabutik
April 2010 - June 2012Denmark

Co-founded company helping retail stores become green and brand themselves.

  • Technical role and entrepreneurial tasks
  • Developed green branding solutions for retail

System Developer

Wannafind / Zitcom (now Team Blue)
August 2005 - February 2012Denmark

Developed hosting systems infrastructure and migrated legacy platforms.

  • Built new PHP/MySQL platform for hosting systems
  • Developed control panels, billing, order, and provisioning systems
  • Migrated to service-oriented architecture with C#.NET
  • Ensured smooth operation of all hosting systems

Supporter

Wannafind / Zitcom
August 2005 - December 2006Denmark

Handled phone and email support while working on development projects.

  • Phone and email support in hosting department
  • Software development projects
  • Systems administration tasks

Entrepreneur

Affix.dk / Acute.dk
May 2001 - ~2012Denmark

Started company while studying to develop custom internet solutions.

  • Developed content management system
  • Built e-commerce websites for small businesses
  • Designed business cards and marketing materials
  • Made living while studying

Certifications

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Scrum Alliance

2014

Microsoft BizTalk 2006 R2

Microsoft

2006

Microsoft C#.NET 2.0

Microsoft

2005

The .NET Design Master Class

Professional Training

2004

Languages

DanishNative
EnglishFull professional proficiency
GermanProfessional working proficiency
SwedishProfessional working proficiency
NorwegianProfessional working proficiency