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Kyle Kifer

@kylekifer

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Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

United States

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What I'm looking for

Looking for a challenging role in software development

I am a highly skilled and self-motivated Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable web applications and cloud-native solutions. My expertise includes back-end development with Python, Ruby on Rails, and Node, as well as front-end development with Angular, React.js, Next.js, and Vue.js.

I have a strong background in real-time data processing, microservices architectures, cloud platforms, and mentoring teams within Agile environments. I have a proven ability to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions that meet business objectives. My experience includes working with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, as well as containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.

I am passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends, and I am always looking for ways to improve my skills and knowledge. I am a strong believer in the importance of collaboration and communication in software development, and I have a proven track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

Current

Attract Group

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Architected and developed cloud-native applications for the cyber security industry using Python/Django and Ruby on Rails for back-end services and React for responsive front-end development. Implemented serverless architecture and integrated secure user authentication, ensuring compliance with security standards.

Python Django Ruby on Rails React AWS RESTful APIs OAuth 2.0 Docker Kubernetes Agile Microservices

Senior Software Engineer

Capgemini

Oct 2017 - Jan 2021 (3 years 3 months)

Led the migration of a legacy finance application to a microservices architecture using Python, Ruby on Rails, and AWS services. Developed RESTful APIs and optimized front-end performance, significantly improving system scalability and deployment flexibility.

Python Ruby on Rails AWS RESTful APIs React Microservices Docker Agile TDD BDD

Software Developer

BeachBody

Oct 2015 - Oct 2017 (2 years)

Developed and optimized e-commerce front-end applications using React and built RESTful APIs with Python and Ruby on Rails. Led initiatives to migrate legacy systems to AWS, enhancing deployment workflows and system uptime.

React Python Ruby on Rails AWS RESTful APIs Angular Docker SQL Microservices

Junior Software Developer

Deloitte

Oct 2013 - Oct 2015 (2 years)

Developed web applications using Django and Ruby on Rails, built custom RESTful APIs, and contributed to database design using SQL Server. Collaborated in Agile practices and participated in code reviews and sprint planning.

Django Ruby on Rails RESTful APIs SQL Server Agile HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Unit Testing Pair Programming

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Genoa

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

2009 - 2013

Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, focusing on software development, algorithms, and data structures. Gained practical experience in programming languages and software engineering principles.