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Balraj S

@boyal_commerce

Senior Software Engineer

Netherlands
English, Dutch
About me
I’m a Senior Software Engineer at Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) with 7+ years of experience building high-impact, user-focused web applications at global scale. I work at the intersection of frontend architecture, accessibility, and platform resilience — recently expanding into Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure to strengthen my DevOps maturity.... Read more

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Work experience

KLM_Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Full-time • 7 yrs 3 mos

Senior Software Engineer - Tech Lead

Aug 2023 - Present • 2 yrs 9 mos

Act as technical lead for major KLM frontend platforms with millions of global users. Mentor engineers, lead hiring efforts, and drive technical strategy across teams. Make architecture and system design decisions with a focus on scalability, accessibility, and business value. Collaborate closely with backend, UX, and product teams to ensure high-impact delivery. Introduced and maintained A/B testing frameworks, scaled accessibility, and optimized performance metrics. Currently developing Kubernetes-based self-healing clusters in local/staging environments.

Medior Software Engineer

Aug 2020 - Aug 2023 • 3 yrs

Led development of new user-facing features with full ownership from design to delivery. Actively involved in technical discussions, API integrations (GraphQL), and architectural improvements. Helped standardize UI components across teams and improve code maintainability. Took initiative to mentor juniors and onboard new engineers.

Junior Software Engineer

Feb 2019 - Aug 2020 • 1 yr 6 mos

Took on ownership of small features and worked across multiple parts of the frontend stack. Gained experience with TypeScript, testing strategies, design patterns, and improving UI components. Started contributing to accessibility improvements and minor performance tuning. Developed confidence in working with product, design, and QA stakeholders.