Kevin Kastien
Full-Stack Software Developer
5 years of experience building Kotlin/Spring Boot backends and Angular/React frontends in enterprise banking environments. Strong background in UI/UX design and DevOps practices.
About Me
I'm a full-stack software developer based in Zurich, Switzerland, currently working at UBS and pursuing a part-time BSc in Computer Science at ZHAW Winterthur.
I'm passionate about clean architecture, scalable systems, and product-focused development. My experience spans from backend services with Kotlin and Spring Boot to designing authentication flows for mobile banking at Credit Suisse.
Location
Illnau, Zurich, Switzerland
Languages
German (native), English (near-native), French (good)
Education
BSc Computer Science (in progress) - ZHAW
Experience
Software Developer
Credit Suisse / UBS
Full stack development in a private debt management application using Kotlin, Angular, Spring Boot, and Maven & Gradle.
- Developing and maintaining features for an internal private debt management system using Kotlin, Spring Boot and Angular
- Taking part in migrating the application from Credit Suisse to UBS, planning and restructuring the architecture with an updated tech stack
- Collaborating in cross-functional teams and improving the application based on client needs
- Debugging and monitoring production rollouts via Splunk and OpenShift
Software Developer
Credit Suisse
Frontend development in a foreign exchange trading application using React and Java, and writing automation tasks with Bash.
- Developing and maintaining frontend features for an internal foreign exchange trading platform using React
- Writing Bash scripts for automated log file housekeeping with keyword-based parsing
- Automated generation and distribution of reports via email to designated distribution lists
Software Developer / Designer
Credit Suisse
Contributing in and leading various mobile and online banking design projects using Figma and Sketch.
- Leading design projects for Multi-Factor-Authentication process for Credit Suisse Mobile and Online Banking
- Collaborating closely with stakeholders improving quality and usability of internal and public-facing systems
- Templating, standardizing and migrating design components from Sketch to Figma
Software Developer, Professional Training
Credit Suisse
Learning fundamentals of software development using Java, Python, PHP, MySQL, HTML and CSS. Building Windows, web, and mobile applications.
- Developing an Android app for location-based task automation triggered by NFC tags using Google Maps SDK and Geofencing API
- Building an Android app to help users find the nearest drinking fountain using OpenStreetMap API
Education
Expected 2029
BSc Computer Science (Part-time, in progress)
ZHAW Winterthur
08.2020 - 08.2024
Apprenticeship Software Development EFZ
Credit Suisse / UBS
08.2020 - 08.2024
Vocational Baccalaureate
BMS Zurich
08.2014 - 07.2019
High School
Kantonsschule Limmattal
Skills
Programming Languages
Backend
Frontend
DevOps
Databases
Design
Beyond Code
Cooking
From cooking at home to running a Burger Foodtruck at Bellevue’s Wiehnachtsdorf, or heading the kitchen for 600 people at the yearly Chränzli.
Wrenching
Whether it’s a broken intercooler or a new set of coilovers — whatever can be done by myself on my car, I’ll do it myself.
Going for a Ride
On sunny days I enjoy mountain roads on my motorcycle, occasionally riding the track with my car, or exploring forests with my bike.
Let's work together
I'm open to new opportunities in software engineering. Feel free to reach out.