I’m looking for a backend focused role at a product based startup, preferably a small team.
Destiny Gaines
@destinygaines
Hi! I'm a backend focus software engineer with 9+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I’m based in the DC area. I started in gov contracting, then made the leap into product-driven startups. Outside of code, I’m usually painting, reviewing restaurants, or forcing my friends to look at a tiktok video.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Pixee
Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Developed a GitHub synchronization service using Lambdas and SQS, improving API rate-limit issues. Created real-time integrations with GitHub CI, enhancing user visibility. Developed RESTful APIs with Quarkus and integrated third-party code scanners. Worked with LLMs for better user responses and designed a configuration module for customizations.
Senior Software Engineer
Smile Identity
Oct 2022 - Aug 2023 (10 months)
Migrated search functionality to OpenSearch, improving performance. Transitioned infrastructure to CDK for multi-region deployment. Built Node.js Lambdas for processing identity data and maintained Ruby on Rails APIs for the main application.
Software Engineer
GOAT
Apr 2022 - Oct 2022 (6 months)
Improved usability and performance of warehouse-facing applications. Helped launch the 'Ship to Consign' feature and maintained applications for inventory management and order fulfillment.
Software Engineer
Glossier
Feb 2021 - Jan 2022 (11 months)
Built AWS workflows to optimize throughput to 3PLs using Lambdas, Kinesis Streams, and Step Functions. Extended Soliducs framework for automated shipping and inventory updates, and created Sidekiq jobs for customer data syncing.
Software Engineer
Blackcape
Jan 2019 - Mar 2021 (2 years 2 months)
Built a GeoSpatial Web Application for analysts to find data efficiently. Created custom StreamSets Processors and Pipelines for data processing.
Systems Engineer
Ridgeline International
Sep 2018 - Jan 2019 (4 months)
Built an in-house database for personal tracking using Django and Angular. Deployed and managed Docker containers on AWS and configured secure network services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Towson University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2010 - 2014
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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