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Joshua Pickering

@joshuapickering1

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Senior Full Stack Engineer with 10+ years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for growth.

I'm a Senior Full Stack Engineer with over a decade of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing scalable web and mobile applications. My expertise lies in building high-performance backend services using Java Spring Boot and Node.js, while also crafting responsive, dynamic user interfaces with React and Angular. I have a proven track record of leading cloud-based microservices architectures, leveraging technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS to ensure scalable deployments.

Throughout my career, I have been passionate about enhancing user experiences through secure authentication, real-time data visualization, and advanced search functionalities. My strong background in e-commerce, education technology, and customer engagement platforms has allowed me to optimize APIs, improve performance, and drive innovation. I pride myself on being a collaborative team player and mentor, dedicated to delivering high-quality software solutions and continuously improving development processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Current

Bath & Body Works

Jun 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 7 months)

Led the frontend development of the Digital Fragrance Finder, enhancing user engagement through AI-powered recommendations. Improved mobile app security and performance, developed interactive UI components, and optimized backend services, resulting in significant performance gains and customer satisfaction.

React Next.js TypeScript AWS Docker RESTful APIs

Senior Backend Engineer

1-800 Contacts

Sep 2019 - May 2023 (3 years 8 months)

Built and optimized RESTful APIs for customer engagement, integrated third-party technologies, and developed scalable web applications. Managed containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and performance in cloud environments.

Angular Docker Kubernetes AWS RESTful APIs SQL NoSQL

Software Developer

Unified Infotech

Jan 2015 - Apr 2019 (4 years 3 months)

Developed scalable web applications for educational technology, focusing on backend services and interactive features. Enhanced user engagement through video streaming and gamification, while optimizing database performance and migrating legacy systems to cloud architecture.

React Redux AWS RESTful APIs PostgreSQL MongoDB WebSockets Agile

Intern

Unified Infotech

Jul 2014 - Dec 2014 (5 months)

Assisted in the development of web applications, gaining hands-on experience in coding and project collaboration. Contributed to various projects, enhancing skills in software development and teamwork.

Java JavaScript HTML CSS Git Agile React SQL Web Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University at Buffalo

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2010 - 2014

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, focusing on software development, algorithms, and data structures, while gaining practical experience through projects and internships.