Houssem Benslama

Senior Solution Architect & Product Engineer

Architecting scalable systems and building polished software experiences. Bridging business needs with technical excellence from Paris.

Houssem Benslama

About

Based in Paris, I specialize in solution architecture and software engineering, helping organizations transform their technical landscape through thoughtful design and robust implementation.

With extensive experience in distributed systems, cloud architecture, and backend engineering, I bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution. My approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on development expertise.

I've led technical initiatives across various industries, from designing API platforms to architecting microservices ecosystems. My focus is on building systems that are not only scalable and performant but also maintainable and aligned with business goals.

I'm deeply involved in blockchain development, exploring decentralized applications and distributed ledger technologies. My work includes implementing smart contracts, building blockchain-based solutions, and researching emerging protocols in the Web3 space.

Additionally, I'm passionate about AI-prompting development, creating tools and platforms that leverage large language models to enhance productivity. I design prompting strategies and build applications that make AI more accessible and practical for developers and businesses.

Beyond architecture, I'm passionate about mentoring engineering teams, establishing best practices, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Programming Languages & Frameworks

Languages

  • Go
  • Scala
  • Java
  • PHP
  • Python
  • Node.js

Frontend

  • React.js
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • Vue.js
  • Nuxt.js
  • Next.js

Databases

  • MongoDB
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Redis
  • Cassandra
  • ElasticSearch

Architecture

  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Serverless
  • EDA
  • DDD
  • Microservices

Skills & Expertise

Technical Skills

Solution Architecture

System design, architectural patterns, and strategic technical planning

Cloud Systems

AWS, Azure, GCP infrastructure and cloud-native development

Backend Engineering

Scalable APIs, microservices, and distributed systems

Data Architecture

Database design, data modeling, and integration patterns

API Design

RESTful, GraphQL, and event-driven architecture

DevOps & CI/CD

Automation, containerization, and deployment pipelines

Leadership Skills

Technical Leadership

Guiding teams, setting technical direction, and driving initiatives

Communication

Translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences

Mentoring

Developing talent, code reviews, and knowledge sharing

Problem Solving

Strategic thinking and analytical approach to challenges

Stakeholder Management

Aligning technical solutions with business objectives

Collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork and agile methodologies

Certifications

Go Programming Language

Professional Certification

Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)

Oracle/Sun Microsystems

Advanced Scala Programming

Professional Certification

Docker avancé

LinkedIn Learning

Découvrir Terraform

LinkedIn Learning

Functional Programming Principles in Scala

Coursera

L'essentiel de React.js

LinkedIn Learning

Blockchain and Bitcoin Fundamentals

Online Course

Consulting Experience

CRIT France

Senior Technical Team Lead & Software Development Engineer

Oct 2024 - Present

Challenge

Building scalable serverless and event-driven architecture for enterprise solutions

Actions

Architected and implemented serverless architecture for LEA & ATLAS software platforms using AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, and EventBridge. Built microservices with Golang for high-performance backend processing. Developed ReactJS frontend with modern UX patterns. Established CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices.

Impact

Successfully delivered production-ready event-driven architecture, enabling real-time data processing and improved system scalability for enterprise clients

Tampl.io

CTO & Solutions Architect

Jun 2023 - Aug 2024

Challenge

Building a no-code SaaS platform for creating e-commerce marketplaces supporting physical products, services, food, and digital goods

Actions

Designed and implemented microservices architecture with 9 core services in Golang handling payment, catalog management, order processing, delivery, and employer branding. Orchestrated distributed workflows using Saga pattern with Temporal.io. Built infrastructure-as-code with Terraform and Kubernetes on AWS. Implemented product search with Algolia. Developed frontend with ReactJS 18 and Next.js. Established automatic deployment via GitHub Actions.

Impact

Delivered scalable multi-tenant SaaS platform with PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases, RabbitMQ event streaming, and comprehensive marketplace functionality supporting multiple business models

Figaro Classifieds (emploi.lefigaro.fr)

Senior Software Engineer & Technical Leader

Aug 2016 - Apr 2024

Challenge

Modernizing job board platform architecture and scaling to handle millions of job listings and company profiles

Actions

Led event-driven architecture implementation for job ingestion pipeline using Golang and NuxtJS. Developed job alerts engine leveraging ElasticSearch, ActiveMQ, and SendGrid for real-time notifications. Architected integration system for 20M+ French establishments using Apache Airflow, ElasticSearch, and PostgreSQL. Created infrastructure-as-code with Terraform for Kubernetes resources on GCP. Optimized SEO performance across multiple job boards. Led technical teams of 4-6 developers across 3 major projects for 4 years.

Impact

Achieved massive scale with 20M+ indexed establishments, real-time job alerting system, and optimized SEO driving significant organic traffic growth. Successfully led multiple teams delivering critical platform features

CANAL+ Group

Lead Software Engineer

Mar 2011 - May 2016

Challenge

Migrating legacy Java EE monolith to modern microservices architecture and cloud infrastructure for VOD platform

Actions

Led migration from Java EE (Spring, Hibernate, ATG) to Play Framework/Scala microservices architecture. Implemented circuit breakers, hypermedia REST APIs, and distributed system patterns. Migrated infrastructure to AWS with Cassandra, Redis, and Elasticsearch. Established monitoring with Kibana and Grafana. Automated deployments with Ansible and Docker. Built VOD API platform supporting multiple ISPs (Free, SFR, Orange, Bouygues).

Impact

Successfully modernized platform to cloud-native microservices, enabling faster feature delivery, improved reliability, and scalability for CANAL+ video-on-demand services across multiple ISP partners

Dvidea

Software Developer JEE/FLEX

Jul 2010 - Jan 2011

Challenge

Creating a licensing management system for DVIDEA software suite with module activation capabilities

Actions

Led full project lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment. Designed and modeled the licensing system architecture. Developed the licensing management platform using Java EE, Spring, Hibernate, JPA, Flex 3.5, and ActionScript 3.0. Implemented integration with ActiveMQ messaging and CXF web services. Created comprehensive user manuals in French and English. Deployed system to installers and integrated with DVIDEA products.

Impact

Successfully delivered complete licensing and activation system, enabling flexible monetization of DVIDEA's software modules with automated license management and multi-language documentation

Product Showroom

TAMPL

TAMPL

No-code platform for creating e-commerce marketplaces in 5 minutes. Support for physical products, services, food, and digital goods.

Multi-vendor marketplace builder
Microservices architecture
Saga pattern orchestration
AWS infrastructure
Redacta.ai

Redacta.ai

AI-powered content generation platform. Design custom AI agents for creating high-quality articles, blog posts, and marketing content.

Custom AI agents
Content scheduling
Multi-language support
SEO optimization
Tounesimmo

Tounesimmo

Real estate marketplace for Tunisia. Browse verified property listings for buying and renting apartments, houses, villas, land, and commercial spaces.

Property search & filters
Multi-category listings
Real estate agencies
Bilingual interface (FR/AR)
THERAPR

THERAPR

Connect with certified wellness practitioners across the MENA region. Find holistic healthcare providers for personalized wellness journeys.

Practitioner discovery
Specialty filtering
Location-based search
Premium healthcare network
Wledi

Wledi

Educational platform connecting families with schools and educational resources across Africa. Digital transformation for education.

School discovery
Educational resources
Family-school connection
Pan-African coverage
AIPrompting.fr

AIPrompting.fr

Professional AI prompts library. Browse and copy high-quality prompts for SaaS, landing pages, corporate websites, and development projects.

100+ professional prompts
Multiple categories
One-click copy
Regular updates
Software Letters

Software Letters

Technical blog focused on software engineering, architecture, and best practices. Deep dives into AWS, serverless, microservices, and modern development.

Technical tutorials
Architecture guides
Cloud best practices
Real-world examples
SociaBoost

SociaBoost

All-in-one social media management platform. Scale your marketing with AI-powered tools, analytics, and multi-platform scheduling.

AI-powered content
Multi-platform management
Analytics dashboard
Team collaboration