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Jacob Winkworth

@jacobwinkworth

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Remote-ready full-stack software engineer specializing in scalable backend systems and automated testing.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek remote roles where I can build scalable backend systems, lead test automation and TDD adoption, collaborate asynchronously, and mentor engineers while driving high-quality releases.

I am a remote-ready software engineer with 4+ years' experience designing, testing, and deploying scalable web applications for global organizations. I hold an AWS Certified Developer (Associate) certification and have strong experience with Golang, Java Spring, .NET, React, JavaScript and Typescript.

I architect and deliver high-volume microservices systems and automated testing frameworks that reduce manual QA time and accelerate CI/CD. I have led TDD adoption and implemented end-to-end regression suites using Cucumber, Selenium, and JUnit.

I excel in distributed systems, test-driven development, and async collaboration in remote-first environments, contributing to sprint planning, code reviews, and stakeholder demos. I have also coached engineers and conduct structured performance reviews to support career growth.

Outside engineering, I bring strong organizational and communication skills from 8+ years as a DJ and event organizer, volunteer radio production experience, and international travel that bolsters adaptability and cultural awareness.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Software Engineer

BJSS

May 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 7 months)

Architected and deployed a high-volume microservices-based system in Go, optimizing performance and scalability. Built automated testing frameworks and end-to-end regression suites in Go and Java, reducing QA time and accelerating CI/CD. Led TDD adoption on .NET/React, mentored engineers, and managed distributed teams, code reviews, and sprint planning.

Golang Java .NET React CI CD Cucumber Selenium Junit Microservices AWS GCP Go TypeScript JavaScript Salesforce Jira

Trainee SDET Consultant

QA Consulting

Oct 2020 - May 2021 (7 months)

Completed an intensive full-stack training program in Java Spring and test automation, developing enterprise-grade API testing frameworks with JUnit, Selenium, and JMeter and delivering a simulated client engagement demonstrating remote collaboration.

Java Spring Junit Selenium JMeter REST APIs Test Automation API Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cardiff University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2017 - 2020

Grade: First-Class Honours

Completed a BSc in Computer Science with a first-class honours; final-year project developed a convolutional neural network to detect Alzheimer’s from neuroimages achieving ~80% accuracy.