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Ryan Niksa

@ryanniksa

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Experienced full-stack engineer with a strong background in scalable systems.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities in a dynamic tech environment.

I am a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with extensive experience in developing scalable backend systems and modern frontend applications. My journey has been marked by a proven track record of leading high-impact projects across various sectors, including e-commerce, retail, and healthcare. I thrive in environments that challenge my skills in Java, Node.js, React, and cloud-native technologies, particularly within AWS and Azure ecosystems.

Throughout my career, I have successfully engineered microservices and built robust APIs that enhance user experiences and optimize system performance. My expertise in infrastructure automation using Terraform and CI/CD tools has enabled me to deploy resilient cloud-native services with zero downtime. I am passionate about driving cross-functional collaboration and leveraging my technical skills to deliver innovative solutions that meet business needs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Current

NewStore

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)

-Engineered microservices using Java Spring Boot and Node.js for order processing and customer management.
-Built scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs, leveraging PostgreSQL for transactional systems and analytics reporting.
-Deployed cloud-native services via Docker and Kubernetes, optimizing backend API performance with Redis caching.

Java Node PostgreSQL Docker Kubernetes Redis GraphQL TypeScript React Terraform

Senior Software Engineer

Walmart

Aug 2018 - Feb 2022 (3 years 6 months)

-Integrated TypeScript into Node.js services, refactored cart and checkout systems for scalability. -Managed product catalog using MongoDB and built ETL pipelines for analytics.
-Deployed containerized services across Walmart’s hybrid cloud stack, implementing authentication and API governance.

TypeScript Node MongoDB GraphQL Kubernetes Redis Oracle JWT Prometheus

Full Stack Engineer

Radar Labs

Jun 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year 2 months)

-Developed high-performance location infrastructure services using Node.js and TypeScript.
-Architected scalable microservices with Express.js and MongoDB.
-Deployed containerized services on AWS ECS, enhancing incident response and system uptime.

Node TypeScript MongoDB AWS Redis Kafka React Material UI Git

Software Developer

Slalom Consulting

Jun 2013 - May 2017 (3 years 11 months)

-Built scalable enterprise applications across healthcare and retail using Node.js and React.
-Delivered full-stack analytics dashboards and implemented Terraform pipelines for Azure deployments.
-Participated in API contract design and standardized delivery across teams.

Node React TypeScript Azure Terraform API Design C++Heroku Git Docker

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Tampa

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2009 - 2013

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, focusing on software development, algorithms, and system design. Engaged in various projects that enhanced practical skills in programming and software engineering principles.