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James Perper

@james-l-perper

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Senior Software Engineer specializing in full-stack development and innovation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

With over 11 years of experience in software engineering, I have honed my skills in full-stack development, specializing in building scalable, real-time applications. My expertise lies in utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as React, Node.js, and AWS to create innovative solutions that drive business success. At Raptor Maps, I led the development of a web frontend and mobile app for drone solar inspections, showcasing my ability to manage projects from concept to production.

Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered high-quality software solutions tailored to client needs. My experience at Agiliway involved developing custom software for enterprise clients, where I improved application performance and user experience through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. I am passionate about contributing to dynamic startups and leveraging technology to solve complex problems, as evidenced by my work on real-time collaboration tools and AI-driven solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Software Engineer

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Raptor Maps

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

As a Lead Software Engineer, I specialize in full-stack development, focusing on building web frontends with React and mobile applications using React Native for real-time drone solar inspections. I developed backend services with FastAPI and optimized performance using various technologies.

React React Native Python AWS fastAPI PostgreSQL Docker Jest Redis

Senior Software Engineer

Agiliway

Jul 2020 - Jan 2023 (2 years 6 months)

At Agiliway, I developed custom software solutions for enterprise clients, focusing on React and Node.js. I led frontend and mobile development, optimizing application performance and integrating CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployments.

React Node AWS PostgreSQL Docker CI CD Microservices JavaScript Python

Senior Frontend Engineer

Figma

Dec 2017 - Jul 2020 (2 years 7 months)

As a Senior Frontend Engineer at Figma, I focused on enhancing real-time collaborative design features using React and TypeScript. I optimized user experience and ensured accessibility compliance while working with GraphQL for efficient data querying.

React TypeScript GraphQL WebRTC Jest JavaScript Responsive Design

Full Stack Developer

Stripe

Apr 2014 - Nov 2017 (3 years 7 months)

At Stripe, I contributed to backend development using Ruby on Rails and Node.js, focusing on scalable payment infrastructure. I worked on Stripe Connect and the migration of the website to React, improving performance and maintainability.

Ruby on Rails Node Stripe React AWS Docker Payment Systems JavaScript Microservices

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Osaka University

Master's Degree, Computer Science

2012 - 2014

Achieved a Master's Degree in Computer Science, specializing in advanced software engineering and system architecture. Conducted research on scalable applications and contributed to projects that improved system performance.

Osaka University

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

2008 - 2012

Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, focusing on software development principles, algorithms, and data structures. Engaged in various projects that enhanced practical skills in programming and system design.