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Steve Cooke

@stevecooke

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Highly motivated software engineer with over 15 years of experience.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values collaboration and innovation, where I can leverage my extensive experience in software development to drive impactful projects.

I am a highly motivated and detail-oriented software engineer with over 20 years of experience in software development and web technologies. My expertise spans both frontend and backend technologies, with a strong focus on full-stack development, cloud solutions, and modern software engineering practices. I am passionate about writing clean, efficient code, and I thrive on the challenge of solving complex technical problems.

Throughout my career, I have led teams to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions. At Boxoffice Co, I played a pivotal role in transitioning our product's frontend from Angular to React, significantly enhancing performance and maintainability. My experience includes managing cross-functional projects and mentoring junior developers, fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovation and success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Technical Lead

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Boxoffice Co (Webedia)

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Led the technical direction for the white-label SAAS product BOOST Ticketing, overseeing architectural decisions and technology stack. Enhanced product performance by transitioning the frontend from Angular to React and integrated automated Azure DevOps pipelines for improved deployment efficiency.

C++.NET React Azure DevOps Microservices RESTful APIs Agile SQL Git

Development Team Lead (Product)

Boxoffice Co (Webedia)

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (11 months)

Managed and mentored developers while fostering a collaborative culture. Played a key role in technical decision-making for cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Leadership Agile Microservices RESTful APIs Team Management Project Management Azure Git

Senior Developer

Boxoffice Co (Webedia)

May 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Redesigned and developed legacy APIs using microservices, improving scalability and performance. Contributed to the transition of the frontend SPA to React, enhancing maintainability.

C++.NET React Microservices RESTful APIs Agile SQL Git Azure

Senior Engineer

SwarmOnline

Oct 2016 - May 2018 (1 year 7 months)

Provided technical leadership in backend development for .NET-based web applications for high-profile clients. Led project management efforts and supported junior developers through code reviews and training.

C++.NET Project Management Agile Code Review SQL Git

Application Developer

AXA Business Insurance

Sep 2014 - Oct 2016 (2 years 1 month)

Developed and maintained enterprise-level applications, including SOAP and RESTful web services. Participated in agile practices and played a key role in the migration of legacy systems.

C++.NET SOAP RESTful APIs Agile MVC SQL Git

Freelance Web Developer and S.E.O.

MusicForScotland Ltd.

Oct 2007 - Apr 2014 (6 years 6 months)

Led the development of a bespoke web application for an online music agency, improving both frontend and backend architecture. Provided ongoing SEO services to optimize websites for higher search rankings.

C++.NET MVC SEO Web Development User Experience HTML5 CSS3

Senior Administrator

Ipsos MORI Ltd

Apr 2004 - Apr 2014 (9 years 11 months)

Developed an internal .NET web application for project tracking and interview scheduling, automating key administrative processes and collaborating closely with backend developers.