Experienced Golang Microservices & DeFi Engineer

Alvin Jackson

Elm Mott, Texas, USA +1-254-***-**** *******.***********@*******.***

Summary

Senior Full Stack Engineer with 10 years of experience architecting and developing scalable backend systems using Golang, microservices, and cloud infrastructure. Proven expertise in designing high-performance, DeFi-compatible systems, implementing API integrations, and optimizing real-time transaction processing. Adept at driving end-to-end ownership, leveraging distributed networks and blockchain-related technologies to deliver secure and reliable software solutions.

Skills

Backend: Golang, Node.js, Python, REST APIs, gRPC, Microservices Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Terraform Blockchain & Crypto: Ethereum nodes, Smart Contracts, DeFi integrations, Arb bots Data & DevOps: PostgreSQL, Redis, SQL Server, Monitoring, Logging, Performance Tuning Quality & Collaboration: Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Agile Methodologies, Code Reviews, Jira Tools & Platforms: Git, GitHub, GitLab, VS Code, Linux, Postman

Experience

Senior Full Stack Engineer - BrightOps

TX, US 2023/11 - Present

Architected and implemented microservices for high-throughput blockchain distribution networks supporting DeFi trading applications.

Engineered Golang-based backend services with real-time transaction processing and low-latency API endpoints. Designed and deployed cloud infrastructure on AWS using Docker and Kubernetes to ensure high availability and scalability.

Integrated Ethereum nodes and implemented automated crypto trading bots for optimized DeFi strategies. Optimized SQL and Redis queries to reduce latency by 40% in transaction-heavy modules. Implemented comprehensive unit and integration tests, improving system reliability and deployment confidence. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design secure API integrations and enforce data consistency. Automated deployment pipelines with CI/CD, decreasing release cycles by 30%. Performed monitoring and logging improvements to ensure real-time system observability and alerting. Mentored junior engineers on Golang, microservices architecture, and blockchain best practices. Full Stack Engineer - Radixweb

MA, US 2017/3 - 2023/10

Developed backend services and REST APIs in Golang for financial and trading platforms. Built modular microservices supporting real-time data processing and high concurrency. Integrated with Ethereum nodes and implemented lightweight crypto automation scripts for internal testing. Optimized database schemas in PostgreSQL to improve query efficiency by 35%. Designed and deployed containerized applications using Docker and managed orchestration with Kubernetes. Collaborated in Agile teams to deliver secure, maintainable backend solutions aligned with client requirements. Performed load testing and profiling to enhance performance of critical systems. Implemented logging, monitoring, and CI/CD workflows to streamline deployments and operational reliability. Full Stack Developer - Techlogix

MA, US 2015/5 - 2017/2

Developed backend APIs and services in Node.js and Python for web applications. Designed and implemented SQL and Redis-based data storage for high-availability systems. Assisted in deploying containerized applications using Docker in development and staging environments. Implemented automated unit tests and basic integration tests to ensure code quality. Participated in Agile sprints, delivering functional features and bug fixes. Performed code reviews and contributed to knowledge sharing for best backend practices. Enhanced performance of existing services through query optimization and caching. Collaborated with front-end developers to ensure seamless API integration. Software Developer - Growth Acceleration Partners

TX, US 2013/2 - 2015/3

Implemented backend services and scripts in Python and PHP to support internal business tools. Maintained SQL Server databases and wrote optimized queries for reporting and analytics. Participated in building early-stage web applications with integrated REST APIs. Assisted in deploying applications on Linux-based servers and managing version control via Git. Conducted unit testing and collaborated with peers to improve code quality and maintainability. Learned and applied software engineering best practices for scalable system development.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Stratford University, 2008 - 2012

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