Jesse Wood
@jessewood
Senior Full-Stack Engineer with a passion for scalable solutions.
What I'm looking for
With over 11 years of experience as a software engineer, I pride myself on my ability to enhance project performance and code quality through a combination of technical expertise and a strong team-oriented mindset. My journey has taken me through various roles, where I've consistently sought to solve complex problems while maintaining a customer-focused approach. I believe in the importance of understanding the needs of each project and aligning technical solutions with business objectives.
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with renowned companies like Universal Studios and Walmart Global Tech, where I contributed to the development of robust microservices architectures and optimized backend systems for e-commerce operations. My technical skills span a wide range of technologies, including Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, and various cloud services, allowing me to deliver high-quality, maintainable code that meets the demands of modern applications.
I am passionate about continuous learning and improvement, and I actively participate in code reviews and team discussions to foster a culture of excellence. I thrive in collaborative environments but am equally comfortable working independently to drive projects to completion. My goal is to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to innovative projects that make a meaningful impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Backend Engineer
Universal Studio
Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
As a Senior Backend Engineer, I focused on automating connected systems across theme parks, developing microservices with Node.js and Java Spring Boot, and ensuring high performance and scalability. I integrated GraphQL APIs and optimized system reliability using Kafka.
Senior Software Engineer
Walmart Global Tech
Jan 2021 - Nov 2021 (10 months)
As an Orchestration Layer Engineer, I designed and maintained backend systems for Walmart's e-commerce operations, focusing on data contracts and GraphQL integration. I improved code quality and test coverage while collaborating with customers to ensure feature readiness.
Senior Software Engineer
Boxed
Sep 2017 - Sep 2020 (3 years)
At Boxed, I developed scalable software solutions across various sectors, focusing on backend systems and microservices architecture. I led technology migrations and optimized performance using AWS and Redis, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
Software Engineer
Pottery Barn
Feb 2014 - Jun 2017 (3 years 4 months)
As a Software Engineer, I developed and maintained web applications using Java and Spring Boot, focusing on user experience and system performance. I integrated APIs and conducted thorough testing to ensure reliability across platforms.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Florida
Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science
2009 - 2013
Completed a Bachelor of Computer Science, focusing on software development, algorithms, and data structures. Gained hands-on experience in programming languages and software engineering principles, preparing for a career in technology.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Postman
OpenAPI
GitHub
GitLab
Bitbucket
RxJS
Kubernetes
Akamai
Jenkins
CircleCI
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Gmail
Node.js
Spring Boot
Ruby on Rails
Spring Framework
Material-UI
Redis
Terraform
Jira
Gradle
Java 8
jQuery
JavaScript
Java
Kafka
RabbitMQ
Grafana
Datadog
Heroku
GraphQL
gRPC
Elasticsearch
OpenSearch
Spring Security
AWS Lambda
JUnit
Mockito
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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Skills
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