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Derek Stoering

@derekstoering

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Senior full-stack software engineer and architect specializing in cloud-native platforms.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior engineering roles building cloud-native, scalable web platforms with strong CI/CD, mentoring opportunities, and collaborative teams focused on measurable impact.

I am a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer and Architect with 15+ years building and scaling complex web platforms across e-commerce, CRM, booking, analytics, and enterprise applications.

I specialize in React, Next.js, Node.js, and NestJS, and have deep expertise in cloud-native architecture, Kubernetes, and AWS services, delivering secure, high-performance systems and modernizing legacy stacks.

I have repeatedly implemented CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, and monitoring solutions, and I mentor engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

Notable achievements include designing platforms that improved usability and performance metrics, launching products that scaled to thousands of users, and leading teams to deliver on-time releases while improving developer productivity and operational reliability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Fullstack Engineer

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Setri Barrel Saunas

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Developed and deployed a full e-commerce platform with React frontend and Node.js/Express backend, integrated Stripe/PayPal payments, and deployed on AWS with Docker and CI/CD enabling scalable, production-ready delivery.

React Node Express PostgreSQL MongoDB Stripe Docker AWS CI CD

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Senior Fullstack Engineer

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Be About It

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Built a hotel booking system using React and Node.js/Express, containerized on Kubernetes (EKS), integrated Stripe/PayPal payments, and implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.

React Node Express PostgreSQL Kubernetes Docker GitHub Actions Stripe

Senior Fullstack Engineer

Remotasks.com

Oct 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 6 months)

Designed and built a CRM platform with React and Node.js/Express, implemented RBAC, real-time notifications, analytics dashboards, and deployed scalable services on AWS with CI/CD.

React Node Express PostgreSQL MongoDB RBAC AWS CI CD

Senior Software Engineer & Architect

Veritas

Dec 2021 - Jun 2022 (6 months)

Implemented analytics dashboards with React/Next.js and backend services in Node.js/NestJS, migrated legacy modules, and deployed microservices to Kubernetes on AWS serving 200+ clients.

React Next.js Node NestJS PostgreSQL MongoDB Kubernetes Docker AWS

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

UNFI

Apr 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 7 months)

Developed UIs serving 10k+ suppliers/customers, built reusable React component libraries adopted across enterprise apps, and integrated Node middleware to improve response times by 20%.

React Node Redux REST APIs Component Libraries Performance Optimization CI CD Testing

CTO / Software Engineer

Mynavbook.com

Nov 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 5 months)

Architected and launched a web app and GraphQL API scaling to 5k+ MAU, implemented AWS CI/CD pipelines improving uptime to 99.9%, and led a 4-person engineering team to deliver multiple product launches on time.

GraphQL AWS CI CD Kubernetes Team Leadership PostgreSQL Performance Tuning

Senior Software Engineer

Barracuda Networks

Sep 2018 - Nov 2018 (2 months)

Maintained and developed React components in a microservice platform and delivered production fixes to resolve customer issues promptly.

React Microservices Debugging Frontend Engineering JavaScript

Senior Frontend Engineer

BI WORLDWIDE

Sep 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year)

Developed scalable React components with Redux, implemented unit tests with Jest/Mocha, and configured CI pipelines to ensure delivery quality.

React Redux Jest Mocha Webpack JavaScript

Software Engineer

Thomson Reuters

Apr 2014 - Nov 2017 (3 years 7 months)

Customized social platform features using Backbone.js and Ruby on Rails, developed front-end modules, maintained API integrations, and automated CI with Jenkins scripts.

Backbone.Js Ruby on Rails Jenkins API Integration Frontend Development