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Benjamin Walker

@benjaminwalker

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Experienced Senior Software Engineer with a passion for coding.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, allowing me to leverage my technical skills while contributing to impactful projects.

I'm a Senior Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience in the IT services industry, specializing in building scalable, high-performance web applications. My expertise lies in Ruby on Rails, React, and backend development using Node.js and Django. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver custom solutions that meet client needs.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed the full software development lifecycle, from planning and coding to testing and deployment. I take pride in my ability to optimize system performance and enhance user experiences, as demonstrated by my achievements in increasing sales and improving application efficiency. I am passionate about clean code principles and agile methodologies, ensuring high-quality deliverables that align with project timelines.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Ruby on Rails Developer

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Avanade

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define project scopes, and deliver custom solutions. Managed the full software development lifecycle, including planning, coding, testing, debugging, and deployment using Ruby on Rails, React, and AWS. Architected and implemented a new version of the sales tool, achieving 28% increase in sales within the first six months.

Ruby on Rails React AWS TypeScript HTML RSpec Capybara REST APIs Agile Scrum

Senior Ruby on Rails Developer

Wish

Jan 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years 2 months)

Optimized backend processes and database interactions, reducing server response times by 50% and improving scalability. Developed a comprehensive Inventory Management System using Ruby on Rails and React, improving stock tracking accuracy. Developed and maintained features for an online services platform, handling high-volume transactions and user interactions.

Ruby on Rails React Django AWS RSpec Capybara REST APIs PostgreSQL MongoDB MySQL

Backend Developer

Protiviti

Jul 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year 4 months)

Improved system performance by 50% by refactoring complex algorithms with advanced dynamic programming techniques. Enhanced project functionality by integrating multiple third-party APIs, including Slack, Zoho CRM, and Stripe payment gateway. Streamlined deployment processes across Heroku and AWS servers to ensure seamless operations.

Ruby on Rails Django REST APIs Heroku AWS PostgreSQL MongoDB MySQL Dynamic Programming API Integration

Mid-level Backend Developer

Atlassian

Mar 2016 - Jun 2019 (3 years 3 months)

Optimized system performance on PostgreSQL, enhancing query efficiency by 30%. Developed new features in Ruby, adding multi-language support to an existing application. Developed APIs for mobile applications using Ruby on Rails and Swagger, ensuring efficient data exchange.