Robert MacRae
Robert MacRae

Senior Software Developer

Actively looking · Member since 3 Feb 2026
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Location
Canada
Desired salary
from 55 USD/hourly
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Full Time
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Not set

About

Professional summary

I am an innovative and results-driven Senior Software Developer with over 10 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable web and mobile applications across fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS environments. I am adept at full-stack development, cloud architecture, and agile methodologies with a passion for building clean, efficient, and maintainable code. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for leading cross-functional teams, improving system performance, and driving continuous improvement through automation and modern development practices.

In my recent role at Sporty Group, I led the development of scalable microservices for a high-traffic sports betting platform serving over 1 million daily users. I optimized system performance, reducing API latency by 35% and improving uptime to 99.99%. I also mentored a distributed team of six engineers, enhancing sprint velocity by 20% through better code reviews and agile practices.

Previously, at Hemsworth, I architected and implemented enterprise-grade SaaS modules for client management and analytics platforms. I enhanced security protocols by integrating OAuth2 and JWT authentication to ensure GDPR compliance. I also rewrote legacy backend systems, improving data processing speed by 45%, and introduced automated testing and continuous integration workflows that reduced production bugs by 30%.

At MapleTech Solutions, I developed and maintained full-stack web applications using React, Express, and Python-based microservices. I improved data pipeline efficiency by 25% through optimization and API refactoring, deployed and managed applications in AWS, and collaborated with UI/UX designers to enhance interface usability, reducing customer support tickets by 15%. I played a key role in migrating on-premises systems to the cloud with zero downtime.

I am passionate about leveraging modern technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines to deliver high-quality software solutions. I enjoy collaborating with product managers and designers to deliver new features that increase user retention and drive business growth. I am committed to continuous learning and applying best practices to solve complex problems and lead teams to success.

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Experience

Career history

Senior Software Developer Sporty Group

Led development of scalable microservices for high-traffic sports betting platform serving over 1M daily users. Optimized system performance, reducing API latency by 35% and improving uptime to 99.99%. Mentored a distributed team of 6 engineers, improving sprint velocity by 20% through better code reviews and agile practices. Designed and deployed CI/CD pipelines using Docker and Jenkins, cutting release time by 40%. Collaborated with product managers and designers to deliver new features that increased user retention by 18%.

Senior Software Developer Hemsworth

Architected and implemented enterprise-grade SaaS modules for client management and analytics platforms. Enhanced security protocols by integrating OAuth2 and JWT authentication, ensuring GDPR compliance. Rewrote legacy backend in Node.js and PostgreSQL, improving data processing speed by 45%. Introduced automated testing and continuous integration workflows that reduced production bugs by 30%. Partnered with stakeholders to define and execute roadmap priorities aligned with business goals.

Full Stack Developer MapleTech Solutions

Developed and maintained full-stack web applications using React, Express, and Python-based microservices. Improved data pipeline efficiency by 25% through optimization and API refactoring. Deployed and managed applications in AWS, leveraging EC2, S3, and CloudFront for scalable hosting. Collaborated with UI/UX designers to enhance interface usability and reduce customer support tickets by 15%. Played a key role in migrating on-prem systems to the cloud with zero downtime.

Education

Learning history

University of Prince Edward Island

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

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