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Joseph Hughes

@josephhughes1

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Experienced Staff Software Engineer specializing in scalable systems.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my expertise in software engineering to drive impactful projects and mentor emerging talent.

As a Staff Software Engineer with 15 years of experience, I have honed my skills in full-stack development, focusing on creating scalable, high-performance systems for enterprise environments. My career has been marked by my ability to deliver innovative solutions under tight deadlines while navigating complex technical challenges.

At eBay, I led the transformation of legacy systems into microservices, enhancing deployment speed and system reliability. My work on real-time bidding features and a Generative AI-powered listing assistant has significantly improved user engagement and operational efficiency. I am passionate about mentoring fellow engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within my teams.

Previously at CVS Health, I developed backend services that supported millions of users, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations while enhancing user experience through efficient data sharing. My collaborative approach with product managers and UX teams has consistently resulted in user-centric features that drive engagement and satisfaction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Staff Software Engineer

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eBay

Nov 2018 - Present (6 years 7 months)

Spearheaded the decomposition of legacy tiered systems into microservices, designing modular services with Java and Spring Boot, and integrating Apache Kafka for event-driven communication, enabling independent scaling and faster deployments. Led development of real-time bidding features for eBay Live

's livestream shopping platform using Python and Go , enabling seamless user interactions and bo

Java Spring Boot Apache Kafka Python Go)Redis React TypeScript AWS CodePipeline Terraform GitHub Actions

Software Engineer

CVS Health

May 2010 - Oct 2018 (8 years 5 months)

Developed and maintained scalable backend services using PHP Laravel and Java SpringBoot, deployed viaAWS ECS and Lambda , powering digital prescription and telehealth systems used by 20M+ users nationwide. Integrated FHIR/HL7-compliant APIs to securely exchange data between pharmacy and provider systems, contributing to a 25% increase in data sharing efficiency and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

PHP (Laravel)Spring Boot AWS ECS AWS Lambda FHIR RESTful APIs GraphQL React TypeScript Kafka Terraform Kubernetes Python D3.Js Chart.Js

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Oklahoma State University

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. The curriculum covered fundamental concepts and advanced topics in the field, preparing for a career in software development.