Dylan Combs
@dylancombs
Seasoned Full Stack Engineer with expertise in scalable web applications.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Full Stack Engineer with over 7 years of experience in architecting scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications across various domains including fintech, e-commerce, and cloud infrastructure. My journey has taken me through top-tier companies like Stripe, Shopify, and Cloudflare, where I have consistently driven product growth and technical excellence. I specialize in distributed systems, modern frontend development using React and Next.js, and robust backend services with Node.js, Go, and Python.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led key feature developments, such as building scalable integrations for the Stripe App Marketplace and enhancing Shopify’s social commerce capabilities. My technical expertise extends to building OAuth flows, dynamic payment routing, and cross-platform integrations with social commerce APIs. I am passionate about mentoring junior engineers and improving CI/CD pipelines, which has resulted in measurable business impacts and improved team performance.
With a strong commitment to modern engineering best practices and security-first design, I am adept at utilizing AWS, GraphQL, Docker, and event-driven microservices. I thrive in collaborative environments and am dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions that meet user needs and drive business success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Stripe
May 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Led key feature development for the Stripe App Marketplace, building scalable React frontend integrations and Go-based orchestration services; delivered integration with top-tier apps including Xero and Mailchimp, accelerating partner onboarding by 40%. Developed OAuth app provisioning APIs and streamlined dashboard embedding logic using Node.js and TypeScript, enabling frictionless app install fl
Full Stack Engineer
Shopify
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)
Contributed to Shopify
’s social commerce expansion, building React/Next.js storefront extensions and Node.js APIs to enable TikTok and Instagram Shopping integrations; directly improved merchant multi-channel visibility and helped boost social-driven conversion. Developed and optimized backend middleware services using Node.js and GraphQL to process catalog sync, OAuth tokens, and webhook event
Software Engineer
Cloudflare
Jun 2018 - Present (7 years 2 months)
Contributed to Cloudflare
’s Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule engine modernization, writing Python-based rule evaluation pipelines and refactoring legacy Ruby scripts that processed over 20 billion daily HTTP requests across customer sites. Enhanced WAF UI rule logic and API compatibility, integrating YAML-driven rulesets with security controls exposed via JSON APIs—streamlined cross- product
Full Stack Developer
Cleveroad
Jul 2017 - Present (8 years 1 month)
Accelerated a real-time PWA for on-demand services, building modular React frontend components for booking workflows and dynamic pricing displays, built with efficient state management and instant updates—impressing clients with a polished, user-facing MVP. Developed backend booking and notification APIs in Node.js, implementing WebSocket-based order updates, REST endpoints for provider availabili
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCUniversity of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
2014 - 2018
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. The curriculum focused on the design and development of computer hardware and software systems.
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