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Nora Young

@norayoung

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Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Ruby on Rails development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for growth and impactful projects.

As a Senior Software Engineer with 9 years of experience, I specialize in Ruby on Rails, focusing on designing and maintaining scalable web applications. My journey has been marked by leading the development of a large-scale SaaS platform that improved system efficiency by 45%. I excel at writing clean, efficient code and optimizing system performance, which has been crucial in my collaborations with cross-functional teams.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed complex projects, overseeing software deployment for a user base of 2 million globally. My technical acumen includes implementing RESTful APIs, optimizing database queries, and transitioning to microservices architecture, resulting in significant cost savings and enhanced user experiences. I am passionate about best practices in software development, security enhancements, and delivering high-quality solutions that meet user needs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

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JH TechHouse

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)

As a Senior Software Engineer, I led the development of a large-scale SaaS platform, optimizing system efficiency by 45%. I designed and implemented RESTful APIs, optimized database queries, and transitioned to a microservices architecture, significantly enhancing scalability and user experience.

Ruby on Rails RESTful APIs Microservices Database Optimization Authentication Agile Devise JWT Performance Tuning Project Management

Senior Software Developer

Highmark Health

Jun 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 7 months)

In my role as a Senior Software Developer, I developed core features for a high-traffic e-commerce platform, integrated payment gateways, and improved site performance through background job processing. I also managed multiple projects and ensured high system uptime.

Payment Gateways Microservices AWS Kubernetes RSpec Capybara Agile Performance Optimization

Junior Software Developer

Costco Wholesale

Feb 2015 - Feb 2018 (3 years)

As a Junior Software Developer, I assisted in building scalable web applications, developed new features, and optimized database queries. I collaborated with senior developers and contributed to front-end enhancements, significantly improving system performance and user satisfaction.

Web Development JavaScript React Database Optimization API Development Testing AWS Performance Project Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Ottawa

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2010 - 2014

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, focusing on software development and engineering principles. Developed skills in programming, algorithms, and system design.