The Microservice Myth: What Monzo Learned About Scaling a Bank

Presenters Suhail Patel Source InfoQ podcast Level Up Your Career: From Individual Contributor to Engineering Leader 🚀💡👨‍💻 So, you’re a rockstar engineer. You write clean code, solve complex problems, and consistently deliver results. But you feel the pull towards something more – a desire to influence, mentor, and shape the direction of your team and organization. You’re thinking about the move from being a top-tier individual contributor to a leadership role (think Staff or Principal Engineer). But what does that really mean? ...

September 17, 2025 · 3 min

Scaling Systems, Companies, and Careers with Suhail Patel

Presenters Suhail Patel Thomas Betts Source InfoQ podcast Level Up Your Influence: From Coding Pro to Technical Leader 🚀💡👨‍💻 Are you a seasoned engineer looking to expand your impact beyond just writing code? Do you aspire to shape technical direction, mentor colleagues, and drive innovation? Then this post is for you! We’re diving into a fascinating discussion on transitioning from a brilliant individual contributor to a technical influencer and leader – and it’s not about getting a fancy title. ...

September 15, 2025 · 4 min

Safely Changing Software to Avoid Incidents: A Conversation with Justin Sheehy

Presenters Michael Stiefel Justin Sheehy Source InfoQ podcast The Hidden Cost of Speed: Why Software Documentation is a Professional Imperative 🚀 We’re all driven to ship features fast. It feels good to see progress, to get that immediate feedback loop. But what if that relentless pursuit of speed is costing us more than we realize? This transcript from a recent tech conference dives into a crucial, often overlooked aspect of software development: software documentation. It’s not just a nice-to-have; it’s a professional imperative. ...

September 8, 2025 · 5 min

Observability in Java with Micrometer - a Conversation with Marcin Grzejszczak

Presenters Marcin Grzejszczak Source InfoQ podcast Level Up Your Observability: A Developer’s Guide to Micrometer 🚀💡👨‍💻 Observability is no longer a “nice-to-have” – it’s essential for building reliable and performant applications. But setting up comprehensive monitoring can be a daunting task. Enter Micrometer, a game-changing library designed to simplify the process and empower developers. This post breaks down what Micrometer is, how to get started, and best practices to ensure you’re getting the most out of it – without breaking the bank! ...

September 1, 2025 · 4 min