Taylor Chan
@taylorchan
Senior full-stack engineer building scalable web and backend systems with Node.js and Python.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Senior Full-stack Engineer with over eight years building scalable web applications and backend systems using Node.js and Python. I specialize in GraphQL, SQLAlchemy, microservices, and API optimization, and I lead end-to-end development from design through deployment.
I have delivered production systems at global consulting and marketplace firms, migrated monoliths to microservices, improved CI/CD and observability, and implemented AI-powered automation to streamline workflows. I prioritize robust, maintainable solutions that drive business value and security.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Designed and implemented Python (Django) backend services and GraphQL APIs for scalable microservice architectures, automated CI/CD with Docker and Jenkins, and conducted security assessments to improve reliability and reduce vulnerabilities.
Full-stack Engineer
Carousell
Sep 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Transitioned monolithic systems to microservices using Python, integrated React frontends with REST/GraphQL backends, and introduced automated tests and Azure-based CI/CD to improve scalability and deployment velocity.
Developed backend features and Apollo GraphQL servers, implemented monolithic and microservices architectures to improve scalability, and enhanced CI/CD and test automation for AWS deployments.
Web Developer
HashMicro
Jan 2018 - Apr 2020 (2 years 3 months)
Developed and maintained Python and Node.js APIs for multi-tenant SaaS, designed PostgreSQL schemas with SQLAlchemy, integrated third-party APIs, and improved observability to enhance uptime and performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nanyang Technological University
Bachelor's Degree, Undeclared
2014 - 2017
Completed a Bachelor's degree at Nanyang Technological University from September 2014 to October 2017.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
jhonrel.vercel.appJob categories
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