Johannes Barre
About Johannes Barre
Johannes Barre is a Lead Developer at Vane, formerly known as BillFront, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in software development, having held various roles at companies such as Wimdu and Savedo, and advocates for agile development and small code bases.
Current Role at Vane
Johannes Barre serves as the Lead Developer at Vane, formerly known as BillFront, since 2018. In this role, he leads a team of two developers, focusing on enhancing infrastructure, code quality, and development processes. His leadership emphasizes agile software development techniques and the importance of maintaining small code bases for flexibility and expressiveness in coding.
Previous Experience at Vane
Before becoming the Lead Developer, Johannes Barre worked at Vane as a Senior Software Engineer from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure, he introduced GraphQL into the company's technology stack, which significantly improved their software development capabilities. His experience at Vane has contributed to his expertise in modern web development practices.
Professional Background
Johannes Barre has a diverse professional background in software development. He began his career in 2007 and has held various positions, including Senior Web Developer and Team Lead at Wimdu from 2012 to 2015. He also worked as a Software Developer Intern at Rittal GmbH & Co. KG in 2007 and as a Web Developer at Elephant Seven Hamburg GmbH from 2007 to 2012.
Education and Qualifications
Johannes Barre studied at Fachhochschule Kiel, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Internet Science. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in web development and related technologies, which he has applied throughout his career.
Advocacy for Development Practices
Johannes Barre is an advocate for agile software development techniques and the maintenance of small code bases. He emphasizes the importance of creating easily changeable and expressive code, which aligns with modern development practices aimed at enhancing productivity and collaboration within development teams.