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Donnell Johnson

@donnelljohnson

Senior Python Engineer specializing in backend development and data engineering.

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 expertise in backend development and AI/ML to drive impactful projects.

Senior Python Engineer and Backend Architect with 9+ years of experience designing and scaling high-performance systems for healthcare, fintech, and data-intensive applications. Blends deep technical expertise in cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and AI integration with a philosophy of "Engineering with purpose, building with impact". Delivers robust, maintainable solutions that reduce latency, improve reliability, and drive business growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

DE

Senior Python Engineer

Devsinc

Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Developed robust backend systems with Python and Django, deploying scalable applications on AWS services including EC2, Lambda, and RDS. Optimized resource allocation and scaling, leading to a 40% performance improvement. Delivered RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring reliable performance and security, integrated with third-party services like Stripe, Twilio, and AWS S3.

GO

Senior Python Developer

GoDaddy

Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Transformed legacy SOAP services to REST and GraphQL APIs using Django REST Framework and Apollo Server, reducing response times by 20% and enhancing compatibility with Angular. Integrated multiple payment systems, including Stripe, PayPal, Square, and Apple Pay, to streamline transaction processing, handling over 1.5 million transactions per month with 99.9% uptime. Utilized Node.js for transform

CG

Software Engineer

Caktus Group

Aug 2017 - Present (8 years 2 months)

Developed backend systems using Django and Flask, focusing on resilient API design and efficient data storage with MySQL and PostgreSQL. Enhanced API response times by 30% through optimized query structures and index usage. Designed and implemented an ETL pipeline to process 500+ GB of financial transaction data weekly, leveraging Python, Django, Apache Kafka, and Hive for real-time data ingestion

PU

Junior Python Developer

PureLoigcs

Jul 2015 - Present (10 years 3 months)

Optimized the performance of 10+ backend services by utilizing Django ORM, enabling efficient processing of more than 500,000 records per day across MySQL and MongoDB. Designed and integrated 20+ RESTful APIs and third-party services, improving data exchange efficiency and system integration by 25%. Used Celery for managing background tasks, reducing task processing time by 30% and improving appli

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Louisiana Tech University logoLU

Louisiana Tech University

Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science

2011 - 2015

Grade: 3.88

Completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. The curriculum covered fundamental concepts and advanced topics in the field.

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