Joshua King
@joshuaking
Senior Full Stack Engineer with 9 years of diverse experience.
What I'm looking for
As a Senior Full Stack Engineer with over 9 years of experience, I have developed a robust skill set in both frontend and backend technologies. My journey has led me to construct a successful e-learning SaaS platform at Toptal, which achieved a remarkable 95% customer satisfaction rate and generated $382,000 in its first year. I pride myself on my ability to enhance web application performance, having increased rendering speed by 10% and improved operational efficiency by managing legacy APIs effectively.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in software development. At DockYard Inc, I optimized loading times by 20% and implemented caching techniques that significantly improved website performance. My collaborative approach has allowed me to work efficiently with cross-functional teams, leading to a 25% increase in team productivity. I am passionate about mentoring junior developers, enhancing code quality, and fostering a customer-focused architecture, which has resulted in a 30% reduction in code review time.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Toptal
May 2020 - Present (6 years 1 month)
Constructed a React and Node.js e-learning SaaS platform on AWS, achieving a 95% customer satisfaction rate and generating $382,000 in its first year. Led database refactoring from MongoDB to PostgreSQL, enhancing performance by 30%. Mentored junior developers, improving code quality and project delivery.
Full-Stack Engineer
DockYard Inc
Mar 2017 - May 2020 (3 years 2 months)
Optimized loading times by 20% and implemented caching techniques, enhancing website performance. Developed a dashboard using React and Tailwind CSS, and automated testing and deployment processes for multiple repositories through CI/CD pipelines.
Front-End Engineer
Altas
Nov 2015 - Mar 2017 (1 year 4 months)
Modernized a dating website by migrating to a single-page application using React, resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement. Improved code quality by converting legacy JavaScript to TypeScript and developed a responsive home management platform.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2011 - 2015
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Skills
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