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Chris Shaw

@chrisshaw

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Experienced Staff Software Engineer specializing in scalable backend services.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and offers opportunities for technical leadership and mentorship.

As a Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in developing scalable backend services, I have a proven track record of leading projects that enhance user experience and operational efficiency. At Atlassian, I spearheaded the development of core Jira Cloud capabilities, architecting real-time notification services and implementing intuitive user interfaces using modern technologies like Java, Node.js, and React.

My journey in software engineering began with a Bachelor of Computer Science from The University of Texas at Austin, and I have since honed my skills across various domains, including cloud infrastructure and DevOps. I am passionate about mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and technical excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

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Atlassian

Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)

Led the development of scalable backend services in Java (Spring Boot) for core Jira Cloud capabilities, including issue workflows, automation, and project templates. Architected real-time notification services in Node.js using Redis and gRPC, supporting platform-wide alerting and integrations. Implemented intuitive user interfaces with React, TypeScript, and Atlaskit from scratch or features like

Java Spring Boot Node Redis gRPC React TypeScript Atlaskit Terraform OpenTelemetry

Software Engineer

Netlify

Aug 2015 - Mar 2019 (3 years 7 months)

Designed backend systems in Java (Spring Boot) for user management, login flows, and deployment permissions. Developed Go services to automate static asset deployment and real-time cache invalidation across CDN layers. Created metadata APIs and webhooks in Node.js, powering site previews, analytics, and Git integration features.

Java Spring Boot Go)Node React Next.js Docker Jenkins GitHub Actions)

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science

Studied Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin from 2011 to 2015. Gained foundational knowledge in various aspects of computer science.