Senior Software Engineer

• Oct 2021 - Present

Senior Software Engineer

• Mar 2019 - Oct 2021

Duties: • Containerizing an existing internal monolithic application using Docker • Responsible for the Kubernetes application deployment on the AWS EKS. Preparing configuration files, creating scripts for the ConfigMaps’ creation and creating k8s manifests for the k8s deployment. • Working alongside other Actimize’s teams from different countries to successfully containerize the internal application as they were providing the based container image to build on top of. • Automating some of the containerization process using Jenkins. • Creating internal documentation for knowledge transfer • Implementing new features and bugs fixes in Java/Scala Show less

Software Developer

• May 2017 - Mar 2019

Currently working on the development of the new Companies House Accounts Systems to allow digital filing application. This includes maintaining, designing and creating cloud based microservices written mainly Java but also using GO. Duties: • Using html, CSS, Java, JavaScript, spring, spring boot and Thyme leaf - Front Development • Using mainly Java, and Spring boot, MongoDB, Apache Kafka and Apache Avro, also using Golang - Back end and API development for the RESTful services. • Using build automation servers as Jenkins. • Using Junit 5 & Mockito as Test Framework. • Creating internal documentation for knowledge sharing purposes (step guides, designs, microservices information, etc). Using Confluence to create/store our documentation. • Using AWS environments. • Using Mesos/Marathon. • Using Git version control. • Designing/Amending our API’s specs using Swagger. • Scrum Agile Framework • Using JIRA to manage companies's software development projects Show less

Software Developer (c++/java)

• Oct 2011 - May 2017

Working with other developers to maintain and add new functionality to existing computer software, ALIS, for the insurance industry. Clients included Scottish Widows, AXA, etc. Constantly using c++, API’s, xml and SQL, Rational ClearCase/ClearQuest Duties: • Analysing and Fixing Production defects by carrying code changes or/and providing Data fix (SQL scripts oracle, MMS) • Working on the C++ Business Layer of ALIS, using Visual studio. • Maintaining and developing SOAP/Restful web services. • Version control with Clear case and with SVN • Using JUnit and Mockito as a Test Framework • Develop continuous testing by using bash script and calling C++ service layer to improve release quality by exposing regression defects • Providing support and code reviews for other members of the team. • Liaising with business analysts to analyse and refine client requirements. • Revising Functional Design Specifications • Creating, revising and/or updating Technical Design Specifications • Helping my manager to manage the team as team leader • Allocation tasks to other members of the team • Helping testers with their testing and/or investigation of potential issues • Allocation tasks to other members of the team • Managing Releases - making sure dev work was completed and there weren’t any outstanding defects for the agreed releases. • Generating internal documentation • Creating and delivering presentations internally Show less

Manager at Patagonia Restaurant

• Dec 2009 - May 2012

Responsible for recruiting and training the restaurant staff Dealt with and resolved customer complaints Advised customers on wine selection Oversaw client bookings & Reservations Purchased stock / Cashed up Responsible for recruiting and training the restaurant staff Dealt with and resolved customer complaints Advised customers on wine selection Oversaw client bookings & Reservations Purchased stock / Cashed up

Waiter, Barman.

• Oct 2008 - Feb 2010

Cashier

• Nov 2007 - Jul 2008

Help Desk – Level 1 & 2

• Sep 2006 - Aug 2007

Responsible for taking and logging incoming calls and providing efficient customer support. Provide technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software, hardware and network. Sent tickets to appropriate departments utilizing ticket tracking system Logging customer/employee queries Respond to email messages for customers seeking help Responsible for taking and logging incoming calls and providing efficient customer support. Provide technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software, hardware and network. Sent tickets to appropriate departments utilizing ticket tracking system Logging customer/employee queries Respond to email messages for customers seeking help