Rushawn White
@rushawnwhite
Java Backend Developer focused on scalable, production-grade systems.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly driven Java Backend Developer with over 5 years of experience designing, building, and deploying scalable enterprise-grade applications. I specialize in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, microservices, and CI/CD, and I have delivered performance improvements and reliable systems for multinational teams.
I have led development teams, mentored junior engineers, implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Bamboo, and used Docker, Kubernetes, and monitoring tools like Datadog to improve observability and deployment workflows. I am passionate about clean architecture, automated testing, and creating technology that improves user experience and operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Java Backend Developer
Grid Dynamics
Nov 2024 - Present (11 months)
Designed and implemented scalable microservices and CI/CD pipelines for global clients, improving performance and reliability; led a team delivering a Sales and Revenue Planning service and mentored junior developers.
Systems Administrator
St. Andrew Preparatory School
Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Designed and maintained the school's digital education platform using Google Workspace APIs, improving automation and uptime while conducting training to increase adoption of cloud tools.
Software Developer
St. Andrew Preparatory School
Dec 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)
Developed and deployed a custom web-based management system integrated with Google Workspace, automating reports and reducing manual workload by over 30% through API integrations.
Junior Java Backend Developer
Grid Dynamics
May 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 6 months)
Developed RESTful APIs and backend features including an employee badges system, reducing response times by 20% and delivering internal workshops on scalable service design.
Junior Quality Assurance Engineer
Grid Dynamics
May 2023 - Feb 2024 (9 months)
Developed and maintained test automation frameworks and automated test scripts for internal and Fortune 500 projects, improving test coverage and reducing manual testing errors.
Java Engineer Intern
Grid Dynamics
Feb 2023 - Aug 2023 (6 months)
Contributed to development and maintenance of Java backend services, implemented API integrations and optimized application performance while collaborating with multinational engineering teams.
Virtual Technical Assistant
St. Andrew Preparatory School
Dec 2020 - Sep 2021 (9 months)
Supported virtual classroom operations during remote learning by troubleshooting tools and training users on Zoom and Google Classroom to ensure continuity of instruction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Technology, Jamaica
Bachelor of Science, Computing and Information Technology
2020 - 2024
Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Advanced Programming, Computer Security, Artificial Intelligence, Analysis of Programming Languages, Information Technology Project Management; Awards: Sagicor Foundation Jamaica Tertiary Scholarship 2021, Most Outstanding Graduate 2023/24.
Completed a Bachelors in Computing and Information Technology with coursework in Advanced Programming, Computer Security, Artificial Intelligence, and IT Project Management; recognized with the Sagicor Foundation Jamaica Tertiary Scholarship and named Most Outstanding Graduate.
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