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Chris Shaw

@chrisshaw1

Senior 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 and collaboration, where I can leverage my skills in backend development and cloud technologies to drive impactful projects.

As a Senior Software Engineer with over eight years of experience, I have a proven track record of leading the development of scalable backend services and architecting real-time notification systems. At Atlassian, I spearheaded the development of core Jira Cloud capabilities, enhancing user workflows and automation. My expertise in Java, Node.js, and cloud technologies has enabled me to deliver robust solutions that meet the needs of diverse sectors, including finance and healthcare.

My journey began at Netlify, where I honed my skills in backend systems and frontend development. I successfully transitioned a legacy Angular.js codebase to React, improving performance and user experience. I am passionate about mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and technical excellence. I thrive in agile settings and am committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Senior Software Engineer

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.

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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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The University of Texas at Austin logoTA

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science

Completed a Bachelor of Computer Science degree. Gained foundational knowledge in computer science principles and practices.

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