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Sophia Miller

@sophiamiller

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Seasoned Backend Engineer specializing in Ruby on Rails development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for growth.

I am a seasoned Backend Engineer with a strong focus on Ruby on Rails, dedicated to building scalable and efficient backend systems. My expertise lies in designing and implementing RESTful APIs, managing databases with PostgreSQL and MySQL, and ensuring robust application performance. At Verizon, I led the development of backend applications that enhanced scalability and reduced deployment times significantly. My commitment to continuous learning keeps me at the forefront of emerging technologies, allowing me to contribute effectively to innovative projects.

Throughout my career, I have successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline project execution and improve productivity. My experience in system design, particularly with microservices architecture and domain-driven design, has enabled me to refactor monolithic applications into modular services, enhancing maintainability and scalability. I am passionate about leveraging modern developer tools like Docker and CI/CD pipelines to optimize integration and deployment processes, ensuring high-quality deliverables in fast-paced environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Backend Engineer

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Verizon

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Led the development of robust backend applications using Ruby on Rails, enhancing scalability and reducing deployment times. Designed and implemented RESTful APIs and leveraged PostgreSQL for efficient data management, improving system responsiveness by 30%. Collaborated with a team to streamline project execution and meet critical deadlines.

Ruby on Rails PostgreSQL RESTful APIs Docker Git Redis JWT Devise

Backend Engineer

Brex

Apr 2019 - Mar 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Architected and developed server-side modules using Ruby on Rails, ensuring seamless integration with frontend technologies. Enhanced application performance by optimizing complex database queries and built APIs using GraphQL and RESTful standards.

Ruby on Rails GraphQL PostgreSQL ActiveRecord Devise New Relic

Full Stack Developer

AT&T

Jun 2016 - Mar 2019 (2 years 9 months)

Built and maintained scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails with frontend integration. Implemented Redis for caching and developed RESTful APIs to enable real-time data synchronization across systems.

Ruby on Rails JavaScript PostgreSQL RESTful APIs Redis RSpec Agile Sidekiq HTML5 CSS3

Ruby on Rails Developer

Ulta Beauty

Feb 2015 - May 2016 (1 year 3 months)

Designed and implemented core backend systems for web applications using Ruby on Rails. Created RESTful APIs for seamless integration with mobile applications and enhanced database performance.

Ruby on Rails RESTful APIs ActiveRecord Devise New Relic RSpec SQL Agile PostgreSQL

Junior Ruby on Rails Developer

Etsy

Aug 2014 - Jan 2015 (5 months)

Contributed to the development of dynamic web applications using Ruby on Rails. Assisted in designing efficient database schemas and wrote unit and integration tests to improve code quality.

Ruby on Rails PostgreSQL RSpec JavaScript Git ERB Bootstrap Agile

Backend Developer in Transition

Chevron

Feb 2014 - Jul 2014 (5 months)

Gained hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails through open-source contributions and small-scale application development. Built simple APIs and backend services to support CRUD operations.

Ruby on Rails MySQL ActiveRecord Git Debugging

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Princeton University

Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering

2009 - 2013

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, focusing on the principles of software development, system design, and programming methodologies. Engaged in hands-on projects that enhanced practical skills in building scalable and efficient software solutions.