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James Burke

@jamesburke

Senior Full Stack Engineer specializing in scalable web applications.

United States

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges me technically and allows for growth in a collaborative environment.

I am a Senior Full Stack Engineer with extensive experience in building scalable web applications and microservices. My journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin, where I developed a solid foundation in software engineering principles. Over the years, I have honed my skills in various programming languages and frameworks, particularly in TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python, which I have utilized to create robust applications that meet complex business needs.

At Firstsource, I successfully decomposed a monolithic appointment system into microservices, significantly enhancing the system's performance and reliability. My work involved orchestrating service communication using Kafka and implementing AI/ML solutions for patient risk stratification, which improved clinician decision-making. I take pride in my ability to lead full CI/CD implementations and ensure that the applications I develop are not only functional but also secure and compliant with industry standards.

Previously, at MetLife, I led the development of a next-gen Group Benefits web portal that impacted over 1.2 million users monthly. My proactive approach to problem-solving and my commitment to improving user experience have consistently driven positive outcomes in my projects. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and user satisfaction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Firstsource

Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Decomposed a monolithic appointment system into Node.js-based microservices using NestJS and PostgreSQL, deployed on AWS ECS Fargate, enabling independent autoscaling, faster CI/CD pipelines, and reducing hotfix lead time by 50%. Orchestrated async service communication via Kafka and REST/gRPC hybrids, introducing eventual consistency patterns and saga-based workflows for critical medical data flo

ME

Full Stack Engineer

MetLife

Apr 2016 - Present (9 years 1 month)

Led full stack development of a next-gen Group Benefits web portal using Angular (v6+) and Java (Spring Boot) — enabled employers and members to track claims, view coverage, and manage policies digitally, impacting over 1.2M monthly users. Took ownership of backend services that handled sensitive customer documents — rewrote the system using Python and AWS (Lambda, S3, DynamoDB), cutting processin

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Texas at Austin logoUA

University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor in Computer Science, Computer Science

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. The program provided a strong foundation in various aspects of computing.

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