senior software engineer

Tyler Brackin

Senior Software Engineer

Conroe, TX 77304 351-***-**** ************.***@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-brackin-9936b5371

SUMMARY

Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience in developing, optimizing solutions and delivering high-impact across multiple industries. Expertise in Java (8–21), Python, C#, Spring Boot, and RESTful microservices, paired with strong frontend skills in Angular, React, and TypeScript. Adept in building robust CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments using Docker & Kubernetes, and cloud-native applications on AWS. Deep understanding of database integration (SQL/NoSQL), system design principles, and Agile methodologies.

EXPERIENCE

Senior Software Engineer

Haystack Phoenix, AZ Aug 2023 – Present

Developed Spring Boot microservices that processed real-time CI/CD analytics, integrating PostgreSQL and Kafka for scalable, event-driven architecture.

Built secure REST APIs consumed by internal dashboards, with JWT authentication and Spring Security for granular role-based access control.

Deployed services using Docker and Kubernetes, managing Helm charts and namespaces for seamless multi-environment delivery.

Provisioned AWS infrastructure with Terraform, handling EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, and monitoring using CloudWatch dashboards.

Automated testing, linting, and deployment with GitHub Actions workflows across branches and pull request environments.

Centralized logs and system metrics using the ELK stack and integrated Prometheus for service-level alerting.

Led cross-functional Agile squads through sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog grooming, and technical stakeholder syncs.

Full-Stack Developer

SOLTECH Atlanta, GA Jul 2019 – Aug 2023

Delivered enterprise-grade features using Java 11, Spring Boot, and PostgreSQL, optimized with Redis-based caching layers.

Built REST APIs with layered architecture and SOLID principles, consumed by Angular clients across desktop and mobile.

Developed Angular components with reactive forms, RxJS observables, and Material UI design standards for accessibility.

Containerized services with Docker and deployed through Jenkins pipelines into Kubernetes-managed staging and production clusters.

Wrote unit tests with JUnit and Mockito for business logic, and Selenium-based UI tests for regression coverage.

Tuned complex SQL queries, enforced data integrity constraints, and profiled database performance with each statement.

Conducted code reviews and mentored junior engineers in architecture, testing, and DevOps best practices.

Full-Stack Developer

Greenlight Atlanta, GA May 2016 – Jul 2019

Built RESTful backend services using Spring MVC and Hibernate, with data persistence via MySQL and Redis.

Created React-based admin dashboards with Bootstrap and state management, connecting securely to backend APIs.

Deployed services to AWS EC2 and RDS, using CloudFormation templates for reproducible infrastructure provisioning.

Wrote and automated tests for all endpoints using REST Assured, Postman, and JUnit frameworks.

Collaborated in Agile sprints with design, QA, and product teams, participating in demos, planning, and retrospectives.

Front-End Developer

Ftrans Corp Atlanta, GA Nov 2014 – May 2016

Developed modular UI components in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery, integrated with Java EE backend APIs.

Implemented responsive design with Bootstrap, ensuring accessibility and compatibility across all major browsers.

Worked closely with backend developers to troubleshoot API responses and improve form validation and workflows.

Created custom reports and front-end utilities to display large datasets with client-side pagination and filtering.

Delivered UI enhancements in an Agile setting, collaborating with QA and product teams on user feedback.

Intern

Ftrans Corp Atlanta, GA May 2014 – Nov 2014

Migrated legacy JSP report views to modern HTML5 and JavaScript components for performance and maintainability.

Created Selenium-based test scripts to validate UI functionality and automate cross-browser compatibility checks.

Assisted in Agile ceremonies and shadowed senior developers in architecture discussions and code reviews.

Documented internal features and created onboarding guides for business users and junior QA analysts.

Built mock data scripts and test harnesses to simulate business workflows and validate backend behavior.

Skills

Languages: Java 8–21, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), SQL, HTML5, CSS3

Frontend: Angular, React, Vue.js, Bootstrap, Material UI, Webpack, Vite

Backend: Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Java EE / Jakarta EE, RESTful APIs, Hibernate, JPA, Maven, Gradle

Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS), Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI

Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Redis, JDBC, JPA

Testing & CI/CD: JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, Cypress, REST Assured, Postman

Other Tools & Technologies: Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ELK Stack, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence, Agile/Scrum, Design Patterns, SOLID Principles, System Design

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Ball State University Jul 2011 – Jun 2014

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