JYJustin Young
@justinyoung
Senior Software Engineer with 18+ years of full-stack development experience.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 18 years of experience in building scalable, high-performance full-stack web applications. My expertise lies in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern system architectures, complemented by strong backend integration capabilities. I have a proven track record of improving business metrics through technical solutions, performance optimization, and leading engineering teams on enterprise-level projects. Notably, I delivered solutions that increased conversion rates by 30% and reduced operational costs by 25%.
My engineering philosophy centers on simplicity, testability, and developer experience. I am passionate about designing robust, maintainable systems that balance technical excellence with business impact. I thrive in collaborative environments, mentoring junior developers and working cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and data scientists to align features with business goals. I am committed to continuous improvement and innovation in software development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Southleft, LLC
Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Led full-stack development on enterprise-level projects using Next.js 13+, TypeScript, and microservices architecture, increasing system throughput by 40%. Architected backend services with Node.js and PostgreSQL, reducing API response times by 65%. Mentored junior developers and maintained high code quality through testing.
Software Engineer III
Outside Interactive
Oct 2019 - Jul 2022 (2 years 9 months)
Led the migration of 40+ brands from WordPress to a modern full-stack architecture, improving site performance by 30%. Architected scalable systems for high-traffic platforms and established code quality practices that reduced regressions by 50%.
Software Engineer II
NetApp
Jan 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 9 months)
Developed a comprehensive design system and implemented backend services for real-time data processing. Designed a distributed caching layer that significantly reduced database load and collaborated with DevOps to enhance deployment processes.
Software Engineer II
Emerson Stone
Jun 2015 - Jan 2018 (2 years 7 months)
Developed custom component libraries for enterprise applications and implemented backend services that processed over 1M daily transactions. Led modernization efforts of legacy codebases, improving maintainability and reducing technical debt.
Software Engineer I
Roll Recovery
Jun 2012 - Jun 2015 (3 years)
Designed A/B testing experiments for UI/UX enhancements and implemented backend services for inventory management. Built RESTful APIs and improved website performance using caching strategies.
Software Engineer I
Parsec Enterprises
Jun 2008 - May 2012 (3 years 11 months)
Developed a custom 4D database API for real-time search queries and designed a scalable backend architecture. Collaborated with database administrators to optimize query performance, enhancing operational efficiency.
Owner & Full-Stack Developer
ThemeForest/Envato
Jun 2005 - Jun 2008 (3 years)
Elite Author with over $500K in revenue, designed scalable backend systems for digital product distribution. Created premium WordPress themes and maintained high customer satisfaction through effective support systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
BUButler University
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
1997 - 2002
Activities and societies: 12x All-Conference & All-District, Division I All-American. Inducted into Butler Athletics Hall of Fame (2010).
Applied analytical logic training to software development, bringing structured problem-solving approaches to complex technical challenges.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Skills
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