RERob Edwards
@robedwards
Staff/Principal software engineer specializing in backend architecture, distributed systems, and technical leadership.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Staff/Principal-level software engineer with 25+ years of hands-on experience designing and building scalable backend systems, leading solution architecture, and mentoring engineering teams. I specialize in NodeJS, NestJS, Kafka, and C#, and have delivered high-throughput microservices and distributed systems that supported 1M+ order processing during peak seasons.
I prefer high-impact individual-contributor roles with strong technical leadership responsibilities in remote-first environments. I have driven technology decisions, overseen full SDLC and DevOps integration, and consistently improved operational efficiency and delivery quality across enterprise and client-facing engagements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Interim Software Engineer
Korn Ferry / Crate and Barrel
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year)
Led design and development of next-gen warehouse and transportation management systems, architecting scalable backends with C#, Kafka, Python, and Google Cloud to accelerate delivery and improve operational efficiency.
Staff Software Engineer
TechStyle Fashion Group
Dec 2018 - May 2024 (5 years 5 months)
Architected microservices-based backend systems using NodeJS, NestJS, and Kafka to support 1M+ orders during peak seasons and mentored a team of 5 developers to improve code quality and reliability.
Senior Software Developer
voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation
Sep 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 2 months)
Built responsive web applications with ASP.NET and JavaScript, improving UX and SEO while leading Agile sprints and integrating high-performance backend systems.
Sr. Consultant / Tech Lead
Centric Consulting
Oct 2014 - Oct 2018 (4 years)
Led client-facing development teams on ASP.NET/C# projects, performed business analysis and solution design, and mentored developers to improve delivery quality and Agile practices.
Software Developer
Strategic Marketing
Nov 2016 - May 2017 (6 months)
Developed systems managing 2M+ lead records for marketing campaigns and executed full lifecycle development with targeted performance improvements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULUniversity of Louisville
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Business Administration
1992 - 1999
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at the University of Louisville between 1992 and 1999.
St. Xavier High School
High School Diploma, High School Diploma
1988 - 1992
Completed secondary education at St. Xavier High School in Louisville, KY, graduating in 1992.
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Location
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