Java Developer Software Engineer

Matthew Clarson

Las Vegas, NV *****

702-***-**** *******.****@*******.***

Summary

Experienced software engineer with over 6 years of expertise in fintech, including 6+ years leading the design and implementation of scalable systems using Spring Boot. At Broadridge, I architected and developed a automation testing framework for multi-asset, multi-market post-trade processing, and CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Git. I have hands-on experience mentoring cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver enterprise-grade solutions. I have extensive experience building modular, distributed systems and integrating with message brokers (e.g., MQ), and I’m quick to ramp up on new tools. Adept at driving innovation, ensuring system integrity, and delivering high-performance, testable code in collaborative Agile environments.

See my GitHub for demonstration of MicroService/Docker with REST Apis development:

https://github.com/CorncrakeConsulting/

I am continuing to expand this portfolio to demonstrate my skills.

Key & Technical Skills

●Programming Languages: SQL, Java, JUnit, Spring Boot, MicroService with REST Apis

●Database Management: MSSQL, Sybase

●Frameworks & Technologies: Spring Boot, Jenkins, AWS, MQ, Maven, Selenium

●Methodologies: Agile, DevOps, Test-Driven Development, JIRA

●Version Control: Git

●Automation & Testing: Expertise in automated testing, test framework development, and creating CI/CD pipelines

Employment Experience

Feb 2018 – Jul 2024

Architect/Developer, Business Validation Automation Broadridge

●Led the development of a Java/Spring Boot-based testing framework to validate a suite of complex, high-volume SQL store propost-trade processing systems. This multilayered, extensible framework with well defined APIs was adopted not only by my department but also across the firm, improving consistency and efficiency in testing.

●In my role, I was responsible for working with BA’s and clients to define User Stories, establishing Acceptance Criteria, and documenting relevant technical details for the test analysts and developers.

●Integrated BDD (Cucumber), Selenium (UI Testing), and backend testing to support comprehensive automation.

●Managed and mentored a distributed team of developers in the UK and India, ensuring efficient project delivery.

●Designed and implemented a robust CI/CD pipeline for the testing framework, integrating SonarQube for code quality enforcement, and ensuring high unit test coverage. The pipeline was deployed on AWS using EC2 instances, enabling automated builds, tests, and deployments. This solution improved delivery speed and code quality, while also enhancing system scalability and maintainability.

●Integrated our regression run into a release pipeline for the systems under test to capture regression issues before each code merge.

●Worked with stakeholders at all levels to generate a comprehensive test library.

Oct 2014 – Feb 2018

IT Contractor, Technical Analyst Broadridge

●Authored System Proposal Forms (SPFs) translating business requirements into the technical specifications for developers and testers.

●Managed system enhancements from specification through to client demonstrations, working with product owners, architects, developers, testers, BAs to deliver complex enhancements and greenfield projects.

●Worked extensively on transaction reporting across multiple international jurisdictions, navigating complex regulatory requirements and compliance standards.

●Performed in-depth data analysis and SQL reporting, reconciling trade data against regulatory mandates and ensuring accuracy across diverse global markets.

Feb 2012 – Oct 2014

VP Developer, Scrum Team Bank of America Merrill Lynch

●Developed and maintained enterprise back-office applications using SQL, Java, TIBCO and Python in an Agile Scrum team.

Aug 2005 – Feb 2012

Team Lead & Senior Support Engineer, Application Service Delivery Bank of America Merrill Lynch

●Spearheaded SOX compliance reporting using SQL to generate detailed, accurate data reports for national financial regulators, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

●Managed reporting through Jira, providing detailed status updates to senior management in both technical and business teams, ensuring transparency and alignment across departments.

●Served as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) and escalation point for complex technical issues, resolving high-priority tickets and guiding the team through critical incidents.

●Mentored and trained junior engineers, fostering skill development and improving overall team efficiency.

●Spearheaded the transition of application support from London to Dublin, leading a team of 25 across Dublin and India, including TCS staff on shore.

●Managed production support for enterprise financial applications, ensuring high availability, stability, and performance in a mission-critical environment.

●Spent 6 months in Chennai upskilling the staff at that location.

Early Career Summary (1998 – 2005)

●Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Dublin Analyst Developer (2003 – 2005)

●Client Solutions Ltd, Dublin Analyst/Programmer (1999 – 2001)

●Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, Dublin Junior Developer (1998 – 1999)

EDUCATION

●Sep 2002 - Aug 2003: Graduate Diploma in Software Engineering

NUI Maynooth, Co Kildare

Achieved: First Class Honours

●Sep 1997 - Jun 1998: Graduate Diploma in IT

DCU, Dublin

Achieved: Merit

●Oct 1994 - Jun 1997: BA (Hons) in Economics

UCD, Dublin

Achieved: 2:1 Honours

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