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Sofia Bell

@sofiabell

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Seasoned software developer specializing in scalable software solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and growth.

I am a seasoned software developer with a strong foundation in Ruby and cloud computing, dedicated to creating scalable, efficient, and secure software solutions. My expertise spans both front-end and back-end systems, where I excel in optimizing performance through RESTful API development and CI/CD pipeline implementation. I have a proven track record of leading MVP development and enhancing team productivity through agile practices, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and meet client expectations.

Throughout my career, I have held key roles in reputable organizations, such as EmblemHealth and Chewy, where I engineered robust server-side applications and transitioned monolithic architectures to microservices. My commitment to mentorship and continuous learning has allowed me to foster a collaborative culture within my teams, improving coding standards and overall efficiency. I am passionate about delivering high-quality applications and integrating innovative solutions that enhance user experiences and drive customer satisfaction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Software Developer

Current

EmblemHealth

Jun 2022 - Present (4 years)

Engineered robust server-side applications using Ruby on Rails, achieving a 25% reduction in processing times. Mentored junior team members and designed new features in an Agile workflow, ensuring high-quality code through test-driven development. Enhanced scalability by optimizing AWS services and developed engaging UI components with React.js.

Ruby on Rails AWS React Agile Methodologies RESTful APIs Test Driven Development RSpec Git API Integration

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Chewy

Mar 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Led the transition from a monolithic Ruby on Rails application to a microservices-based architecture. Improved PostgreSQL database efficiency and delivered full-stack features, including API integrations and React-based frontend components. Built CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments and enhancing project delivery timelines.

Ruby on Rails PostgreSQL React CI CD Git Microservices Architecture AWS API Integration Agile Methodologies Team Collaboration

Web Developer

Intuit

Sep 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 4 months)

Built and maintained high-performance Ruby on Rails applications, optimizing MySQL queries for improved system speed. Collaborated with teams to develop scalable web solutions and integrated caching to enhance system responsiveness. Achieved 85% test coverage through RSpec automation.

Ruby on Rails MySQL HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript RSpec Redis Agile Methodologies GitHub Frontend Development

Mid-Level Software Developer

Visa

May 2015 - Jul 2018 (3 years 2 months)

Collaborated with frontend teams to enhance user interfaces using jQuery and HTML5. Improved MySQL database performance and contributed to continuous integration processes by writing clean, maintainable code. Developed custom jQuery plugins to extend frontend functionality.

jQuery HTML5 MySQL RSpec Continuous Integration Agile Methodologies Frontend Development Technical Documentation