Vilius Straigis
About Vilius Straigis
Vilius Straigis is a Backend Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development, having worked at Danske Bank and currently at Vinted. He has a strong background in Kotlin, web development, and open source contributions.
Work at Vinted
Vilius Straigis has been employed at Vinted, also known as Kleiderkreisel, as a Backend Software Engineer since 2021. His role involves developing backend solutions to enhance the platform's functionality. Vinted is a well-known online marketplace for second-hand clothing and accessories, and Straigis contributes to its mission by improving the technical infrastructure that supports user interactions and transactions.
Previous Experience at Danske Bank
Prior to joining Vinted, Vilius Straigis worked at Danske Bank in the MobilePay IT department. He held the position of Software Engineer from 2018 to 2021, following a year as a Junior Software Engineer from 2017 to 2018. During his tenure, he contributed to the development of mobile payment solutions, gaining valuable experience in the financial technology sector.
Freelance Web Development
Since 2021, Vilius Straigis has also been active as a Freelance .NET Developer. In this capacity, he provides web development services, leveraging his skills in backend development to assist various clients. His freelance work complements his role at Vinted, allowing him to apply his expertise in diverse projects.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Vilius Straigis possesses extensive experience with Kotlin, having worked with the language since at least 2015. He has been involved in significant projects, including transitioning web development frameworks from Backbone.js to React and implementing faceted search functionalities using Elasticsearch. Additionally, he created PrefeRx, a reactive SharedPreferences library for Kotlin, and has contributed to various open-source projects, showcasing his commitment to the developer community.
Background in Software Development
Vilius Straigis began his career in software development at Tieto, where he worked as a Software Developer from 2015 to 2017. His early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in mobile and backend development. Throughout his career, he has focused on enhancing code quality, including developing a robust test suite to improve code review efficiency.