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James Edwards

@jamesedwards

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Experienced Senior Software Engineer with a passion for scalable solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my skills in software development and cloud technologies to drive impactful projects.

I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience in architecting and building high-performance web applications. My expertise lies in utilizing technologies such as Python, React.js, and AWS to deliver robust, business-oriented solutions. I have a proven track record of optimizing system performance and driving end-to-end feature development, ensuring that technical implementations align with strategic goals.

At Amazon, I developed an Intelligent Order Routing System that optimizes fulfillment center selection in real-time, showcasing my ability to create scalable platforms. My previous role at PwC involved automating adjudication workflows for UnitedHealth Group, where I implemented backend microservices and built interactive front-end tools. I thrive in collaborative environments, contributing to design documentation, code reviews, and continuous integration pipelines to maintain high standards of quality and security.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

Current

Amazon

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Developed an Intelligent Order Routing System, a real-time, scalable platform that optimizes fulfillment center selection for Amazon orders based on inventory, shipping constraints, and regional demand. Architected and developed backend microservices using Python (FastAPI, asyncio) with RESTful APIs, gRPC, and SQLAlchemy for database interactions, enabling real-time order routing and seamless inte

Python fastAPI AsyncIO RESTful APIs gRPC SQLAlchemy React TypeScript Redux React Query PostgreSQL Pytest Httpx Jest React Testing Library Cypress AWS Lambda DynamoDB S3 Cloudwatch GitHub Actions)

Senior Software Engineer

PwC

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)

Developed a Real-time Claims Processing Platform to automate adjudication workflows and improve operational efficiency for UnitedHealth Group. Implemented backend microservices using Python (FastAPI), Kafka, and SQLAlchemy, enabling scalable claims ingestion and validation. Executed end-to-end development of a Legacy CLM Migration and Integration project for Fenergo, delivering a scalable solution

Python fastAPI Kafka SQLAlchemy React TypeScript Redux RBAC GCP Cloud Pub Sub Cloud Storage Google BigQuery RESTful APIs OAuth 2.0 JWT

Full Stack Developer

Netflix

Aug 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 4 months)

Developed an internal Content Management Dashboard, empowering content teams to efficiently manage and optimize metadata, media assets, and performance insights for thousands of titles. Developed responsive, user-friendly front-end interfaces using React.js and Redux for seamless access across devices.

React Redux RESTful APIs Python Django Microservices Role Based Access Control Error Handling

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National University of Singapore

Bachelor of Computer Engineering, Data Structure and Algorithm

2012 - 2016

Focused on Data Structure and Algorithm, gaining a strong foundation in computer engineering principles. Developed expertise in designing and analyzing efficient algorithms and data structures.