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Liam Warner

@liamwarner

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Versatile developer with over 5 years of experience in tech.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth, where I can leverage my backend expertise and contribute to impactful projects.

I'm a versatile developer with over 5 years of professional experience across web, software, and game development. My expertise lies in backend technologies, complemented by a solid foundation in frontend development. I hold a BSc in Computer Science with First-Class Honours from Sheffield Hallam University, where I focused on low-level programming theory, algorithms, and optimization.

In my current role as a Backend Developer at Thrive Mental Wellbeing, I am one of two developers responsible for a Node.js backend ecosystem that services both modern and legacy applications. My experience also includes working on a Tencent-funded indie game project at Nimoyd, where I integrated backend services using Unity/C# and Node.js, and developed a scalable backend architecture for a modding marketplace.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to collaborate with non-technical clients and cross-functional teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality features in an agile environment. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create innovative solutions and continuously seek opportunities to grow and enhance my skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Backend Developer

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Thrive Mental Wellbeing

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Contributed as a backend developer to a Node.js ecosystem, supporting modern and legacy web and mobile applications. Managed cloud infrastructure, test automation, and complex CI/CD across various cloud providers and product types.

Node TypeScript Google Cloud Platform CI CD Angular BigQuery S3

Backend/Game Developer

Nimoyd

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Worked as a Systems & Backend developer on a Tencent-funded indie game project, integrating backend services using Unity/C# and Node.js. Designed and implemented a highly-scalable and performant backend architecture for an extensive modding and asset store solution.

Unity C#Node Epic Online Services OAuth Payment Processing API Development

Backend/Automation Engineer

Zerolight Ltd.

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Developed a custom distributed, networked, graphical automated test suite combining Unity/C#, Node.js, Selenium, and Python. Integrated the tool with React and other frontend systems, which was used across the company’s entire product line.

Unity C#Node Selenium Python React Automated Testing

Placement Programmer

IonCube Ltd.

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)

Updated, ported, and refactored a legacy C++ web development tool to modern standards with new security features. Integrated the product with the CI/CD pipeline for automated testing, packaging, signing, and uploading.

C#PHP CI CD Automated Testing Web Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Sheffield Hallam University

BSc Computer Science (3D Games), Computer Science (3D Games)

Grade: First-Class Honours (1:1)

Achieved First-Class Honours (1:1) with a heavy focus on low-level programming theory, algorithms, data models, OOP, and optimization. Gained experience in C++/OpenGL engine programming and Unity/C# game development.