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Mark James JR

@markjamesjr

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Dynamic Senior Software Engineer with 14 years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities to lead innovative projects in a collaborative environment that values technical excellence and creativity.

I am a dynamic and results-driven Senior Software Engineer with over 14 years of experience in developing high-performing web applications and scalable backend systems. My expertise lies in utilizing modern technologies such as React, Angular, and Vue to create innovative solutions that enhance user experiences. I have a proven track record of leading large-scale, mission-critical projects across various sectors, including AI, Real Estate, and Finance.

Throughout my career, I have successfully transitioned systems to cloud-based microservices, improving application performance and reliability. My role at Diffco involved developing customer-facing web applications and managing backend systems using Strapi and AWS services. I am passionate about leveraging my technical skills to align with company goals and contribute to impactful projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Software Engineer

Diffco

Mar 2021 - Apr 2024 (3 years 1 month)

Led the development of large-scale, mission-critical projects for various industries, enhancing application performance and user experience. Utilized modern technologies like Angular, React, and Vue to create high-performing web applications, while managing a Strapi backend for content management. Implemented AWS services for robust performance and developed GraphQL APIs to optimize data retrieval

React Next.js Angular Vue TypeScript TailwindCSS AWS GraphQL Jest Jenkins

Frontend Engineer

Yellow.ai

May 2017 - Apr 2021 (3 years 11 months)

Developed user-friendly frontend interfaces using React and Vue, implementing microfrontend structures that increased release efficiency. Integrated GraphQL to enhance API performance and built scalable backend services with Python and Go, optimizing response times and establishing CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment processes.

React Vue GraphQL Python Go PostgreSQL MongoDB Jenkins Docker CI CD

Frontend Engineer

Shopify

Nov 2014 - Mar 2017 (2 years 4 months)

Architected and developed core components of Shopify's headless commerce platform, enabling custom storefronts. Utilized React Query for efficient data fetching and implemented a flexible Single Sign-On integration layer for seamless authentication with major identity providers.

React Strapi Python GraphQL AWS GCP Jest

Software Engineering Intern

Amazon

Jun 2011 - Sep 2014 (3 years 3 months)

Contributed to the Amazon Appstore by implementing features that enhanced user experience and performance. Developed modular JavaScript components for the Silk browser and created interactive UI elements for the Fire Phone, improving responsiveness and functionality.