Senior Software Engineer | Full Stack Developer | AI / Cloud

Architect and deliver production features for Acquia Cloud Platform REST APIs using Symfony and API Platform in an AWS-backed microservices environment. Design and implement TypeScript UI features that simplify developer workflows and platform administration.

Build and maintain Jenkins and Docker CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and peer review. Own delivery through design, implementation, testing, deployment, and production support, while improving API and database performance for high-traffic systems.

Contribute to code reviews and architectural decisions across a distributed engineering team, supporting reliable and maintainable platform delivery.

Lead end-to-end delivery of web applications, SaaS products, internal platforms, e-commerce systems, and integrations for UK, EU, and US clients. Responsible for technical discovery, architecture, planning, hands-on engineering, quality, and stakeholder communication.

Architected and delivered the Arcanix.ai SaaS platform using React, TypeScript, Supabase, Python, and serverless functions. Replaced a no-code implementation with a custom full-stack product, improving performance by 8x and reducing projected development costs by approximately £100K.

Delivered an Open Banking workflow for Secure Screening Services using React, Laravel, and PostgreSQL, eliminating approximately 400 hours of manual work each month and generating approximately £200K in annual savings. Also delivered AI-enhanced education platform features, AWS-hosted systems, booking and e-commerce platforms, and mentored developers through implementation, review, and architecture decisions.

Built and improved large-scale web systems for Book Depository within Amazon's retail engineering environment. Delivered across the complete SDLC, including analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.

Engineered high-volume data import and export pipelines with a focus on throughput, operational stability, and production reliability. Worked in a cross-functional Agile team using code review, continuous integration, and established software delivery practices.

Managed developers and contractors while remaining hands-on with software architecture, implementation, and product delivery. Architected and delivered a bespoke business intelligence platform used by global publishers including EA Sports, Ubisoft, Bethesda, and Bandai Namco.

Led requirements analysis, stakeholder communication, sprint delivery, technical prioritisation, and ongoing product improvement.

Progressed from Software Developer to Development Manager while delivering production web applications and internal platforms. Built and maintained CRM, CMS, analytics, e-commerce, and automation systems using PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MySQL.

Owned architecture, database design, implementation, deployment, testing, and production support for client and internal systems.

Master of Science in Software Engineering.