Jock Perkins
@jockperkins
Software engineer at Compare the Market who built JAT, an AI-powered analysis app used by colleagues.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
At Compare the Market, I built JAT, a Next.js, React and TypeScript analysis application integrating the OpenAI API and used by around 30 colleagues. I also lead technical decisions and drive specification-driven and AI-assisted engineering across two squads.
At Sainsbury's, I built and supported software used across Argos stores, contributing to Java and Spring services and leading delivery of clearance-item functionality. I’m particularly interested in high-scale consumer platforms and gaming ecosystems where engineering decisions affect a passionate user community.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer
Compare the Market
Sep 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Leads technical decisions and drives engineering practices across two squads of around 20 engineers. Delivers customer-facing capabilities end-to-end and built an internal AI analysis application used by around 30 colleagues.
Built and supported software used across 1,000+ Argos stores, with regular production on-call responsibility. Contributed to Java/Spring backend services and led delivery of clearance-item functionality.
Front End Developer
SOTechnology
May 2019 - Mar 2020 (10 months)
Delivered responsive client websites from concept to production using React/Vue, Laravel and Magento 2.
Software Engineer (Contract)
The Open University
Oct 2018 - May 2019 (7 months)
Built web software interfacing with research hardware including telescopes and robotic arms for real-time student experimentation.
Software Development Engineer
Argos
Oct 2017 - Sep 2018 (11 months)
Built React/Node.js call-centre interfaces used by 500+ agents, with automated testing and AWS deployment.
Software Engineer
Little Star Media
Jun 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 4 months)
Modernised legacy applications toward React and Node.js, built internal financial tools and supported live systems.
Web Developer
Melon Web Design
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)
Built bespoke client websites in a web-agency environment.
Software Developer
Kypera Solutions
Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)
Developed business software using VB.NET.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Open University
MA, Philosophy
2026 -
Pursuing a part-time MA in Philosophy, ongoing as of September 2026.
The Open University
BSc, Open Degree (Computing)
Completed a BSc Open Degree with predominantly computing modules.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United KingdomAuthorized to work in
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