Software Engineer Senior

Benjamin Richardson

Senior Software Engineer

Address: *** ****** **, *********, ** 37219

Phone number: +1-209-***-****

Email: ********************@*****.***

SUMMARY

As a Senior Software Engineer focused on web development, I utilize advanced programming languages and frameworks to create state-of-the-art web applications. My expertise lies in designing scalable architectures and seamless user experiences, balancing technical innovation with practical business solutions. I lead by example, mentoring junior developers and promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Through strategic thinking and technical prowess, I drive projects to successful completion, ensuring our web applications meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and user satisfaction.

EXPERIENCE

Senior Frontend Engineer

Convertkit, Remote 06/2021 to present

Led the design and implementation of scalable frontend architectures, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability across all user interfaces(UIs).

Mentored 3 junior developers in web development to achieve professional growth/ personal goals while contributing to project success

Implemented best practices in code quality, including code reviews/unit testing for performance optimization & continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Drove the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and frameworks such as React, Next.js, REST APIs and GraphQL enhancing the development team's efficiency and the platform's user experience.

Contributed to a 30% increase in platform stability and performance through innovative frontend solutions including responsive design for cross-browser optimizations.

Implemented Server-Side Rendering (SSR) using Next.js for React applications, significantly improving initial page load times and enhancing search engine optimization (SEO) by rendering content on the server.

Actively participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies, contributing to the successful delivery of bi-weekly sprints by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, on HTML/CSS UI/UX enhancements.

Full stack Engineer

Deloitte, Hybrid 04/2019 to 05/2021

Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive responsive design system for both frontend (Vue.js, Angular) and back end (Python Django, PHP Laravel, Node.js Express) applications, ensuring seamless user experiences across various devices and screen sizes.

Leveraged Python Django, PHP Laravel, and Node.js Express to architect and develop robust back end systems, including RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints, to efficiently handle data processing and interaction with frontend components.

Employed advanced problem-solving skills to optimize API requests through Axios and strategically integrated APIs with Strapi CMS endpoints, resulting in a 30% reduction in traffic usage and improved application performance.

Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers and product managers, to ensure seamless integration and consistent user experiences for web development projects, with a focus on responsive design and optimal performance.

Implemented A/B testing strategies using tools like Google Analytics to analyze user behavior and optimize the user interface for increased conversion rates, driving improvements in user engagement and overall application performance.

Senior Front End Developer

Ancient Nutrition, on-site, Nashville TN 09/2016 to 05/2019

Developed and implemented tailor-made E-commerce themes with responsive design, resulting in a 25% increase in the online store's conversion rate and a more immersive user experience.

Led the integration of third-party APIs with an E-commerce platform, expanding functionality and seamlessly connecting with inventory management and shipping systems.

Engineered a scalable and modular E-commerce application through web development best practices, reducing order processing time by implementing performance optimization techniques.

Designed and optimized the database structure, ensuring information consistency and improving overall database performance

Created GraphQL using Node.js and Express to handle various functionalities, including product catalog management, order processing, user account management(UAM) & API intergration

Refined the performance of a Node.js server, resulting in a 40% decrease load times and increased efficiency, ultimately saving the company time and resources

Full-Stack Developer

Advanced Health, on-site, Nashville TN 06/2015 to 09/2016

Utilized PHP and Laravel for backend RESTful API development, while employing React on the frontend to craft responsive, user-centric interfaces with advanced features such as Hooks and the Context API for robust state management.

Engineered a scalable and modular full-stack architecture, enabling rapid web development and deployment of new features, reducing time-to-market

Implemented a robust authentication and authorization system in a full-stack application, enhancing data security and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Successfully migrated a monolithic application to a microservices architecture, improving system resilience and scalability while reducing infrastructure costs

Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers, backend developers, and project managers, to seamlessly integrate diverse technologies and ensure the successful deployment of complex web solutions.

Utilized defect tracking tool JIRA for raising tickets, identifying issues with cross-browser compatibility logging them as defects

EDUCATION

Master's Degree, Computer Science

Cornell University (2015)

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

The Cornell University (2012)

SKILLS

1.Hard skills

-Programming Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, C++, Java, Python

-Frontend-end: React/Next.js, Angular.js, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, React Native, jQuery, Redux, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, Chakra UI, Material UI, Ant Design, SEO,

-Smartphone Web Design: Figma, Adobe Illustrator

-Backend/APIs: Node.js, Express.js, Nest.js, Laravel, Django, Rest APIs, GraphQL, Google Analytics

-Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQLite, Firestore, Redis, Amazon S3

-Cloud Platforms: AWS (Cognito, Amplify, Lambda, S3, IAM), GCP, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform

-Tools: Github, Gitlab, Bitbucket, Jira, Trello, Asana,Slack

-Architecture and Technologies: Microservices Architecture, Serverless Computing, WebSockets, WebAssembly

-Testing and Optimization: Unit Testing, Test-Driven Development(TDD), Performance Optimization, A/B testing

-Web Design and Optimization: Responsive Web Design, Cross-Browser Compatibility, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)

-Agile Methodologies and Collaboration: Agile/Scrum Methodologies, DevOps, Code Review Best Practices(Git), Documentation

-CI/CD and DevOps: Jenkins, Travis CI, Kubernetes, Selenium

-Project Management: Jira, Trello, Asana, Basecamp, click up

2.Soft skills

-Interpersonal Skills

Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.

Establishing positive working relationships and fostering a supportive team environment.

Actively engaging in team discussions, listening to others’ perspectives and providing constructive feedback.

-Excellent Verbal Communication

Clear and concise communication of complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Articulating ideas and solutions effectively during team meetings and presentations.

Providing timely updates and addressing concerns professionally with project stakeholders.

-Problem Solving Skills

Analyzing complex technical issues and identifying root causes

Implementing effective solutions to resolve challenges and improve system performance.

Proactively identifying potential risks and devising mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

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