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John Elmer

@johnelmer

I am an adaptable backend software engineer delivering scalable, high-performance systems.

Indonesia
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role building scalable, high-performance backend systems where I can solve complex problems, lead payment/API integrations, mentor engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally in an impact-focused team.

I am an adaptable and impact-focused software engineer with extensive experience building scalable backend systems using Typescript, NodeJS, and Python. I led the decoupling of legacy systems into independent architectures that improved performance by at least 75%, contributed to payment gateway integrations, and helped reduce fraud attempts by 90%.

I collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, and maintain high-reliability services (98%+ crash-free sessions). I seek roles where I can drive robust system design, own payments and API integrations, and support team growth through technical leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Backend Engineer

Ajaib

Feb 2025 - Present (6 months)

Consolidated Whiz transaction history across microservices and integrated Whiz as a payment source, implementing incoming cashback flow and contributing to QRIS payment integration to enable seamless purchases in the Ajaib app.

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Current

Software Engineer

Whiz

Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Led decoupling of backend from legacy dependencies, achieving a ≥75% performance improvement, integrated multiple payment gateways with a Strategy Pattern, and helped reduce fraud attempts by 90% while maintaining 98% crash-free sessions.

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Software Engineer

GajiGesa

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Developed and maintained a bill-payment microservice achieving 98% crash-free sessions and 98% availability, and migrated core backend and OpenAPI services from Python to NodeJS to adopt a microservice architecture.

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Software Developer

Houzcall

Oct 2016 - Oct 2019 (3 years)

Improved booking distribution and schedule visibility to enhance partner retention and service quality, integrated e-money top-up and disbursement flows with Midtrans/BCA, and developed a financial report generator for operations.

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Software Developer

Kreasi Solusi Infotek

Apr 2015 - Aug 2016 (1 year 4 months)

Developed a custom accounting software solution for a bitumen manufacturing company to automate financial workflows and reporting.

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Software Developer Intern

PT Trias Indra Saputra

Jul 2013 - Aug 2013 (1 month)

Developed custom software to sort and filter potential clients for the sales team, improving lead targeting and sales efficiency.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universitas Multimedia Nusantara logoUN

Universitas Multimedia Nusantara

Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology

2010 - 2014

Grade: 3.2 / 4.0

Activities and societies: Final project: Rete Algorithm Implementation on Healthy Food Recommendation Application.

Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology at Universitas Multimedia Nusantara from 2010 to 2014 with a GPA of 3.2/4.0. Final project: Rete Algorithm Implementation on Healthy Food Recommendation Application.

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