James Wyckoff
@jameswyckoff
Senior Software Engineer with 12+ years of diverse experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 12 years of experience in designing and developing applications across various sectors, including Healthcare, Insurance, IT Services, and Finance. My journey has been marked by a proven track record of leadership, having spent more than 6 years as a Technical Lead, where I guided cross-functional teams and mentored junior developers. I am proficient in both front-end and back-end technologies, including JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, and Node.js, and I am committed to delivering high-quality software products that adhere to industry best practices.
Throughout my career, I have spearheaded the development of scalable applications, notably in the healthcare domain, utilizing cloud-based solutions and modern frameworks. My technical expertise is complemented by strong communication skills, enabling me to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders. I thrive in dynamic environments, continuously learning and adapting to new technologies to stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape. I am detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about contributing to the success of my team and organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Humana
Jul 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Demonstrated strong leadership skills as a technical lead, guiding and mentoring junior team members, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment focused on continuous learning and improvement. Spearheaded the development of a scalable Healthcare application using React, Next.js, Node.js, Nest.js, TypeScript and AWS services.
Senior Software Developer
Adobe
Jul 2015 - Jul 2021 (6 years)
Provided technical guidance and support to junior developers, assisting with problem-solving, code reviews, and performance optimization. Designed and implemented microservices architecture using TypeScript and Node.js, facilitating distributed systems, communication via gRPC, and efficient data flow between services.
Full Stack Developer
GAIN Capital
Jun 2012 - Jul 2015 (3 years 1 month)
Designed and developed the frontend user interface using Angular.js, with NgRx for state management and Bootstrap for styling. Built the backend using Node.js, Express.js, and PostgreSQL for data storage, ensuring robust and scalable architecture.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Caldwell University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. The curriculum provided a strong foundation in computer science principles and practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Postman
OpenAPI
Amazon S3
GitHub
ESLint
Prettier
TSLint
Kubernetes
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
Salesforce
React Native
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
jsdoc
Gmail
Node.js
Django
Laravel
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Material-UI
Figma
Redis
Azure DevOps
Jira
Babel
jQuery
axios
Webpack
JavaScript
HTML5
PHP
JSON
Google Maps
Kafka
RabbitMQ
Amazon SQS
TypeORM
iOS
Trello
GraphQL
Socket.IO
gRPC
AWS Lambda
Serverless
Azure Functions
Standup
s3-lambda
Redis Cloud
SQL
NgRx
React Router
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Skills
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