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Michael Douglas

@michaeldouglas1

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Senior software engineer specializing in Java/Spring REST APIs for scalable eCommerce and LMS platforms.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a senior role where I can build scalable Java/Spring REST APIs and middleware on AWS, improve performance and uptime, and ship features using Agile, test-driven development, and CI/CD—while mentoring teams building eCommerce/LMS products.

I’m a Senior Software Engineer with 11+ years in eCommerce and Learning Management Systems (LMS) across startup and enterprise environments. I focus on delivering high-quality code through test-driven development, building scalable middleware and REST API solutions, and optimizing system performance to support customer-facing platforms.

In recent roles, I spearheaded full stack development with Java, Spring, PostgreSQL, and AWS—architecting APIs that helped drive ~35% higher transaction volume and maintaining 99.9% uptime for key features. I’ve also led Agile sprint planning and code reviews, mentored developers on software design and DevOps methodologies using Jenkins and CI/CD, and extended CMS and CRM capabilities with Drupal, MongoDB, Angular/AngularJS, and JUnit-driven reliability.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Software Engineer

Current

Jobot

Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Spearheaded full stack development for high-volume eCommerce platforms with Java, Spring, and PostgreSQL, supporting a ~35% increase in annual transaction volume and maintaining 99.9% uptime. Architected scalable REST APIs and middleware on AWS, and led Agile sprint planning, code reviews, and mentoring for eCommerce, LMS, and CMS modules.

Java Spring REST APIs PostgreSQL AWS MongoDB Angular Junit CI CD Test Driven Development

Full Stack Developer

Upkoi, Inc

Jan 2018 - Jan 2023 (5 years)

Engineered full stack solutions for enterprise CRM and eCommerce systems using Java and Spring, improving customer data processing speed by ~28% through test-driven development. Developed Drupal-based CMS capabilities, REST API modules, and AWS deployments, while mentoring developers and improving team efficiency by ~15%.

Java Spring REST APIs Drupal PostgreSQL AWS AngularJS Junit SQL Test Driven Development

Software Developer

Overstock

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)

Built and optimized backend services for a major eCommerce platform using Java and MySQL, implementing REST APIs to reduce checkout abandonment and improve system performance. Developed CMS frontend enhancements with JavaScript/HTML and validated critical components using JUnit and test-driven development in a Linux/Unix environment.

Java MySQL API Development JavaScript HTML Junit Test Driven Development CMS Development SQL Linux Unix

Software Engineer

Microsoft

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Developed scalable enterprise software in Java and Spring, delivering CRM-related full stack work and REST API integrations across MySQL and PostgreSQL for thousands of corporate clients. Used JUnit and test-driven development to reduce post-release defects by ~20% and enhanced internal CMS tooling for improved employee productivity and data accessibility.