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Results-oriented Backend Software Engineer specialising in the development of complex data intensive systems, prioritising scalability and site reliability. Proficient in server-side programming languages such as C# and Golang, complemented by exposure to Ruby on Rails. Leveraging popular frameworks like .NET and Rails, I excel in building and maintaining robust web applications. My expertise extends to proficiently managing both SQL and NoSQL databases, optimising intricate queries for efficiency. With a solid foundation in cloud computing platforms, including AWS and Azure, I bring a wealth of experience in deploying and managing applications at scale. Passionate about backend engineering, my true calling has been discovered within product teams. I am driven to utilise my skills to craft innovative solutions and features that elevate user experiences. Having successfully transitioned from a backend engineer to an Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) role, I find greater fulfilment and motivation in the dynamic and collaborative environment of product-focused teams. My commitment is to contribute to the success of projects by combining technical excellence with a passion for enhancing the overall user journey.

Experience

Seasalt Cornwall

MAY 2024 - NOVEMBER 2024, REMOTE

Azure Developer contributing to third-party integration solutions, streamlining infrastructure, and ensuring reliability across services.

  • Key contributor to the integrations development team, advocating best practices and team collaboration.
  • Led development of a robust system to poll review data from third-party providers.
  • Refactored Terraform infrastructure to improve maintainability, separating concerns for ARM template deployments.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by integrating and maintaining Azure Function Apps, Service Bus, APIM, and Logic Apps.
  • Authored technical documentation to support internal processes and team knowledge sharing.
  • Implemented unit testing frameworks and clean coding practices for reliable and maintainable code.
  • Provided expertise in PowerShell scripting for automation and deployment processes.
  • Collaborated with teams to optimise SQL queries and database performance using Entity Framework.

Deliveroo Plc

MAY 2022 - MAR 2024, REMOTE

During my time at Deliveroo I experienced working in two areas of software development, Golang Development within the Consumer Promotions team, and in Site Reliability Engineering

  • Developed a Global Repair Item tracking system to address large-scale vulnerabilities across multiple teams within Deliveroo.
  • Spearheaded the design and development of DEFCON, a critical mechanism ensuring customer checkout during live incidents. Collaborated with downstream services, enhancing integration for optimal performance.
  • Established SLOs and SLAs across engineering teams, promoting reliability and latency awareness.
  • Engaged with engineering heads to improve system design and overall code reliability.
  • Led Gameday group initiatives, enhancing site reliability and engineering response during system outages.
  • Single Handedly built backend service, frontend application, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure for the DEFCON project.
  • Actively contributed to the internal tooling template codebases along with improving documentation.
  • Implemented and maintained promotions and vouchers serving a global market of 7.3 million users per month.
  • Led the project on existing customer promotions, enabling targeted and tailored promotions based on consumer characteristics.
  • Developed the area-based promotions project, successfully piloted in Kuwait and released to a global user base, enabling hyperlocalization market strategies.
  • Built internal tooling for marketing to manage promotions across markets, zones, restaurants, or users written in Golang, Ruby, and React.js.
  • Facilitated UAT and development for the hyperlocalization project.
  • Managed the onboarding of new engineers to our team.

Aire Logic Ltd

JANUARY 2021 - MAY 2022, REMOTE

C# .NET Fullstack Engineer for a UK-based IT consultancy primarily focused on improving healthcare systems.

  • Implemented, innovated, and improved modular services for healthcare systems.
  • Collaborated on a migration of the electronic heal - EHR modernisation project, upgrading .NET Framework core to .NET Standard for seamless migration to Azure.
  • Optimised Docker images for speed, dependability, and cost-effectiveness, integrating enhanced security measures.
  • Significantly improved scripting and local build speed, reducing it from 40 minutes to less than a minute.
  • Configured, maintained, and enhanced Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines.
  • Assisted in configuring JIRA for visualising story progress across multiple boards and teams.

Jet2.com

JANUARY 2019 - JANUARY 2021, LEEDS

C# .NET Backend Engineer for a leading leisure airline and package holiday provider

  • Contributed clean, clear, and well-tested code as part of the multi-destination search project, particularly contributing to the high-performance pricing engine. Achieved the industry's fastest search engine upon its 2020 launch.
  • Built and maintained microservices using C# .NET and Akka.NET, ensuring scalability and performance through regular enhancements and monitoring.
  • Implemented Specflow for BDD testing, Gatling for performance testing, and introduced Grafana and Prometheus for logging.
  • Collaborated with frontend teams using Sitecore and Vue.js, contributing to frontend components when required.
  • Onboarded and mentored apprentices, equipping them with the skills to thrive in a high-performance backend engineering team.
  • Deployed microservices using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm charts, and Jenkins, contributing to the full deployment cycle.
  • Coded metrics for Elasticsearch dashboards, aiding BAs and PMs in performance monitoring.
  • Improved accuracy and reporting for Kibana dashboards.
  • Trained new developers, offering resolutions to issues, and promoted best practices.
  • Documented technical workflows and knowledge in the private wiki for onboarding new employees.

Keyloop - EnquiryMax

AUGUST 2017 - JANUARY 2019, LEEDS

C# .NET Fullstack Developer for a leading LMS provider within the automotive industry.

  • Collaborated with project managers on large-scale solutions, setting ambitious yet realistic coding milestones for pre-release software project development.
  • Developed the TCF module for retailer groups, including JLR UK, Sytner, and Inchcape.
  • Created national sales reports for Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, providing insights for JLR UK EBITDA.
  • Developed and launched the UK's first automotive fleet lead management system, enabling corporations to bulk configure and purchase vehicles from partnering retailers.
  • Pioneered the e-signature feature, enabling customers to buy new cars remotely.
  • Designed, developed, and maintained scheduler apps for automating reporting and maintained the national reporting system for JLR UK.
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