Software Engineer - Java, React, Spring Boot, AWS, DevOps expert

Daniel Mengiste Lynnwood, WA

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Software Engineer with 3 years of experience building scalable and user-focused web applications using Java, Spring Boot, React, and Angular.

Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, microservices, and REST API development for cloud-based and enterprise systems.

Skilled in frontend development with React and Angular, ensuring responsive and accessible designs aligned with business goals.

Hands-on with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, focusing on performance tuning, schema design, and secure access.

Proficient with cloud and DevOps tools—AWS, Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines—to streamline builds and automate deployments.

Known for collaborative teamwork in Agile environments, peer mentoring, and writing maintainable, high-quality code that drives product success.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Virginia Tech (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) — Blacksburg, VA 2013 – 2017

Relevant Courses: Programming Languages, Data Structures & Algorithms, Databases, Data Science, AI, Operating Systems, Software Engineering

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, Java, C#, Ruby, JSON, C++

Frameworks: Angular, React JS (Redux, Next.js), Vue.js (Vuex, Nuxt.js), Ember.js, Node.js, Express.js, Nest.js, Spring, Spring Boot, jQuery, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, AJAX, Ruby on Rails

Databases: SQL, NoSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Amazon DynamoDB

Tools: Docker, Jira, Webpack, Babel, NPM, Yarn, PNPM, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, ClickUp, Trello, Figma, VS Code, Jest, Mocha, Enzyme, Cypress, Playwright

Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure

Other Skills: Accessibility, WebSocket, Google Analytics (GA), Google Tag Manager (GTM), Agile Methodology, Scrum, DevOps, CI/CD, Unit Testing, Responsive Design, WordPress, Headless CMS, Shopify, Contentful, StoryBlok, SEO, Debugging, OOP, Project Management, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Analytical & Creative Thinking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Software Engineer Spotify New York Jan2022 – Aug 2025

At Spotify, I contributed to the development of large-scale, high-traffic applications supporting millions of users. My work focused on full-stack development, modernization, and scalable API integrations to enhance the streaming experience and internal tools.

Collaborated with design and product teams to build dynamic, modular front-end interfaces using React, Angular, and Next.js, improving page load and user engagement.

Developed and maintained backend services using Java (Spring Boot) and Node.js, ensuring reliable communication between user interfaces and server components.

Built and optimized RESTful APIs and integrated GraphQL layers for efficient data retrieval and client flexibility.

Improved system reliability by implementing containerized microservices using Docker and Kubernetes.

Designed and optimized MySQL and PostgreSQL databases, creating indexes and stored procedures for faster queries and reduced latency.

Automated infrastructure setup and deployments using Terraform, AWS EC2, and CloudFormation, reducing downtime and manual errors.

Contributed to migration from Struts to Spring frameworks, modernizing legacy components while maintaining stability.

Collaborated on test automation using Jest, Cypress, and Mocha, improving regression test coverage across multiple codebases.

Maintained CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and GitLab, streamlining release management across development stages.

Participated in sprint reviews, backlog grooming, and Agile ceremonies, ensuring alignment with key project deliverables and release schedules.

Environment: Java, Spring Boot, React, Angular, Next.js, Struts, Node.js, MySQL, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, RESTful APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, GCP, GitHub Actions, Jest, Cypress, Mocha, Agile/Scrum

PROJECTS & BOOTCAMP:

Java Full Stack Development Bootcamp Online Program

Sept 2020 – Aug 2021

Completed a structured 12-month program emphasizing Java, Spring Boot, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, and MySQL for full-stack web application development.

Designed multiple capstone projects integrating React front ends with Spring Boot REST APIs, demonstrating client-server data exchange.

Learned deployment, testing, and CI/CD workflows using Git, Postman, and AWS EC2.

Developed proficiency in Agile methodology, writing clean, maintainable, and testable Java code.

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