Functional Lead & Software Engineer

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Alexander Mader

Functional Lead & Software Engineer based in Karlsruhe. Working with JavaScript/TypeScript and Java — mostly React and Spring Boot. Currently at IONOS SE.

About me

Functional Lead & Software Engineer based in Karlsruhe. I work with JavaScript/TypeScript and Java, mostly combining React with Spring Boot. Beyond my day job I run self-hosted infrastructure and continuously explore web development and AI.

Focus

  • Full-stack product development with React and Spring Boot
  • Containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, and self-hosted infrastructure
  • AI-integrated development workflows
  • Web performance and scalable architectures

Approach

  • Teamwork and open communication over siloed work
  • Sustainable solutions over quick fixes
  • Continuous learning as a professional habit
  • Close collaboration with stakeholders from the start

Featured Writing

From practice. In progress. Focused on engineering leadership and sustainable delivery.

1/14/2026 · 6 min read

Shipping calmer teams: clarity over urgency theatre

How small operating rules around ownership, decision logs, and handoffs improve delivery speed without burning out engineers.

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11/8/2025 · 5 min read

Using AI as a reliability multiplier in product engineering

A practical workflow for pairing AI-assisted implementation with architecture guardrails, tests, and code review quality bars.

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8/3/2025 · 7 min read

Frontend platform basics that make large React apps maintainable

Theme tokens, accessibility defaults, release discipline, and observability patterns that keep complexity in check over time.

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Reach out directly: info@alexandermader.de

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