About Me

Hi, I'm Sergej Schuck — a Development Lead and Full Stack Software Engineer based in Cologne. Over the past decade I have been designing and building scalable web applications, leading engineering teams and bridging the gap between technical execution and strategic thinking.I currently work at Ampega as Development Lead and Technical Lead, where I drive architectural decisions, coordinate cross-functional teams and integrate modern DevOps practices into the development lifecycle.

What I do

My work sits at the intersection of engineering and leadership. I design event-driven microservice architectures, guide teams through complex technical challenges and keep delivery flowing in agile environments. My stack centres around TypeScript, Java, VueJS, Docker and Kubernetes — built on principles like Domain Driven Design, Event Sourcing and CQRS.Alongside my day-to-day engineering work, I have developed a strong and growing interest in AI-driven solutions. Topics like autonomous agents, Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) increasingly shape how I think about software. I enjoy exploring how these concepts can be applied practically — from tooling and developer experience to fully agentic workflows.

Engineering Philosophy

I believe great software is built by strong teams with clear thinking and shared ownership. I value simplicity over cleverness, iterative delivery over big-bang releases and honest feedback over comfort. Technology choices should serve the problem — not the other way around.

Community & Volunteer Work

Since 2020 I have been active as a volunteer developer — mentoring junior developers, contributing to open source projects and supporting the local tech community. I enjoy sharing knowledge, whether through code reviews, pair programming or organising tech meetups.

Beyond the Screen

Outside of work I love to travel and explore new places and cultures. I play volleyball regularly and enjoy the team dynamic it brings. And when I'm not on the court or on a plane, I'm usually working on private development projects — experimenting with new technologies and turning ideas into prototypes.