Curriculum vitae
Yuksel Saliev
Principal Infrastructure Engineer & Software Architect
14+ years turning business needs into clear architecture and working systems. I connect technical decisions with business priorities, integrate security into system design, and carry solutions through delivery into reliable production operations.
Professional experience
MBition / Mercedes-Benz
Dec 2023 - Present
Principal Infrastructure Engineer
Hybrid · Sofia, Bulgaria
Operate mission-critical infrastructure for Mercedes-Benz, focusing on availability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Responsibilities & contributions
- Ensured high availability and scalability of infrastructure platforms while implementing cost optimization strategies aligned with business objectives
- Spearheaded automation initiatives, developing tools for automated testing and seamless production data cloning to lower environments, significantly enhancing development efficiency
- Gained expertise in Terraform Enterprise and AWS, establishing infrastructure-as-code best practices across the organization
- Collaborated effectively with distributed cross-functional teams across Berlin, India, and Istanbul to deliver exceptional developer and end-user experiences
- Supported and optimized infrastructure for diverse mission-critical applications, ensuring consistent high reliability and performance
Remix by ThredUp
Jul 2024 - Feb 2025
Principal Engineer / Software Architect
Hybrid · Sofia, Bulgaria
Provided architectural leadership and platform engineering expertise for technology initiatives.
Mansion Group Limited
Jul 2017 - Nov 2023
Software Architect
Sofia, Bulgaria
Led system architecture and hands-on development, improving product scalability, performance, and maintainability.
Responsibilities & contributions
- Refactored and optimized core products, ensuring exceptional scalability and performance under high-traffic conditions
- Redesigned system architectures for multiple department projects, significantly improving overall functionality and maintainability
- Created proof-of-concepts for new initiatives, validating technical feasibility and business value before full-scale implementation
- Architected and planned new features and system improvements, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure
- Delivered hands-on implementation of new functionalities, optimizing development processes from planning through production deployment
- Analyzed operational workflows to identify and implement automation opportunities, minimizing manual work and improving efficiency
- Conducted comprehensive code quality reviews, providing actionable feedback to enhance scalability and performance
Mansion Group Limited
Jun 2015 - Jul 2017
Senior Software Developer
Sofia, Bulgaria
Developed scalable software for high-traffic gaming platforms using Agile delivery practices.
eDesign Creative
Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
Senior Software Developer
Sofia, Bulgaria
Built PHP and Android solutions for client projects and developed the company’s proprietary CMS.
Mobile Innovations AD
Jul 2013 - Sep 2014
Software Developer
Sofia, Bulgaria
Built backend infrastructure for Imatchu.com and pCloud.com, plus integrated support tools.
Responsibilities & contributions
- Built scalable backend systems for consumer-facing applications serving thousands of users
- Designed and implemented integrated support solution using Jira for automated task assignment and custom email client for support teams
Grabo Media Ltd.
Apr 2011 - Jul 2013
Software Developer
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Delivered backend APIs, database improvements, and web, Android, and desktop applications for consumer platforms.
Responsibilities & contributions
- Implemented and maintained server-side logic and REST APIs for platforms including grabo.bg, gepime.com, and pomagalo.com
- Delivered web and mobile functionality, including native Android applications
- Awarded at BGSite Awards for a native Android application, recognizing quality, usability, and technical execution
- Optimized MySQL databases for improved performance and query efficiency
- Built desktop software using Python and Qt binding, delivering intuitive user interfaces
- Gained hands-on experience operating and evolving production systems with real user traffic