Patrick ScharfBackend & EDI Engineering

Profile

Backend engineering where live operations matter

I maintain and evolve logistics software and integration paths that need to remain dependable in everyday use.

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Patrick Scharf · Backend Developer & EDI Engineer

Application developer at REBER Logistik, since January 2026.

Profile snapshot

  • PHP/MySQL backend development in a business-critical logistics environment.
  • EDI and REST integrations via the Lobster Data Platform.
  • Incremental modernization of a tour management system in production for 20+ years.
  • Independent development of Signalwerk with Laravel 11, Livewire, and Tailwind.
Backend DevelopmentEDI EngineeringLogistics ITRemote

Professional path

  1. Since January 2026

    Application Developer · REBER Logistik

    Backend development, database design, EDI and REST integration, GPS tracking, and production infrastructure in a three-person development team.

  2. September 2024 – March 2025

    Internship · Staffinity Technologies

    Seven months of application development in professional delivery workflows and an established codebase.

  3. September 2023 – February 2026

    Retraining as an application developer

    Vocational retraining at Kolping Akademie Würzburg with a focus on PHP, MySQL, web development, and software delivery.

Certifications

Verify on LinkedIn

Lobster Data Hero Specialist - Lists & Maps

Issued September 2026

Lobster Data Hero Specialist - Profilketten & Subprofile

Issued September 2026

Lobster Data Hero Scout

Issued September 2026

Lobster Data Hero Starter

Issued March 2026

Hack The Box Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (HTB CPTS)

Issued December 2024

Core stack

PHPLaravelMySQLLobster Data PlatformREST APIsDockerTraefikLinux

How I work

I start with the process path, dependencies, and actual failure pattern before changing code. This keeps fixes tied to operational impact instead of assumptions.

Changes are delivered in small, reviewable increments. Explicit validation, traceable logs, and a rollback path help preserve stability in live systems.

I document decisions and boundaries so the result stays maintainable for the team rather than depending on individual memory.

Looking for a backend developer with hands-on logistics and integration experience? Contact me