Jenny Prokop
@jennyprokop
Experienced Senior Java Backend Engineer with a passion for innovation.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced Senior Java Backend Engineer with over 18 years in software development, specializing in creating secure, scalable, and high-performance backend systems. My expertise lies in modernizing complex systems and building REST APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-native architecture on AWS, particularly within regulated financial services. I am passionate about test-driven development and clean code, and I thrive in collaborative, Agile environments.
Throughout my career, I have successfully designed and implemented cloud-native backend services, led teams through architectural transitions, and mentored junior engineers. My recent role at Capital One involved architecting a modern REST API framework and contributing to the migration of legacy systems to cloud-native architectures. I take pride in my ability to collaborate directly with product stakeholders and drive projects to successful completion while maintaining a focus on quality and performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal Associate Software Engineer
Capital One
Sep 2020 - Aug 2024 (3 years 11 months)
Designed, built, and supported cloud-native backend services using Java 17, Spring Boot, and AWS. Championed test-driven development and contributed to the team’s transition toward event-driven, serverless architectures.
Director & Developer
Sublime Binary Limited
Feb 2014 - Sep 2020 (6 years 7 months)
Founded and led development of a music generation webapp, from concept to early-access launch. Built Java backend services on AWS and integrated with a custom music engine.
Java Contractor
Resonate
Mar 2019 - Dec 2019 (9 months)
Worked on legacy Java 7/8 systems for a railway signalling control platform during a team transition to Agile and Git-based workflows. Led the design of a REST-based test harness that emulated messaging from an OPC-UA third-party system.
Java Contractor
Refinitiv
Aug 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 4 months)
Embedded in agile teams delivering backend services for risk and regulatory platforms using Java 8, Spring Boot, JEE, and AWS. Contributed to production systems for high-availability data processing and RESTful services across distributed teams.
Developer to Team Lead
Thomson Reuters
Sep 2001 - Feb 2014 (12 years 5 months)
Progressed from developer to team lead and line manager in Java roles across major organisations. Delivered complex production systems in financial domains and contributed to an experimental air traffic control system.
Education
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The University of Birmingham
BSc (Hons) 2:1, Computer Science & Software Engineering
Grade: 2:1
Studied Computer Science & Software Engineering, gaining a strong foundation in software development principles and practices. Focused on core computer science concepts and their application in engineering solutions.
Open University
Access Module, Psychology, Social Science and Wellbeing
Completed an access module in Psychology, Social Science and Wellbeing. Explored topics related to human thought, work, and connection, with an interest in neurodiversity, team culture, and ethical technology.
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