Network-Wide Backend Architecture
info Context
Square Habitat is a nationwide real estate network with 500+ agencies across France, operating on fragmented legacy systems that limited scalability, data consistency, and delivery speed.
person Role
Backend Technical Lead, responsible for backend architecture decisions, engineering standards, and coordinating the backend engineering team.
settings_suggest Key Decisions
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checkLed the backend architecture evolution toward a microservices-based system to decouple legacy domains.
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checkDefined and enforced scalable API design for internal and external integrations.
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checkGuided data access optimization strategies, caching layers, and performance tuning for high-traffic workloads.
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checkEstablished reliability practices including testing strategies, observability, and asynchronous processing patterns.
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checkMentored engineers through code reviews, architectural discussions, and delivery planning.
emoji_events Outcome
A unified backend platform supporting thousands of daily users, enabling consistent data access, scalable feature delivery, and improved system reliability across the entire network.