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Liam Griffiths

Senior Software Engineer

Curriculum Vitae

Location: Victoria, BC
E-Mail: me@liam-griffiths.co.uk

Skills

  • Frontend: React, Next, Tailwind, Parcel/Webpack, and Jest.Other: JIRA, BitBucket, Git, CI/CD tools, Terraform and Salesforce.
  • Backend: Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, AWS, EC2, Serverless Framework, Lambda, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, DynamoDB, GraphQL, Redis and SQL.
  • Experience with serverless architecture, working with microservices and building integrations. Also familiar with Python, .NET and PHP.

Professional Summary

Experienced Software Engineer with a Canadian work visa and a strong background in full-stack development. Proficient in Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, AWS, Serverless Framework, React, and many more technologies. Experienced in leading development teams, code reviews, and managing projects.

Experience

April 2023 to Present
Ground.News, Ontario, Canada
Software Engineer

April 2021 to December 2022
Mojo Mortgages Manchester (Remote), UK
Senior Software Engineer

  • Joined a small development team to ship the new "My.Mojo" platform, a new react application, a serverless API, and several microservices, improving integration with Salesforce.
  • Implemented a replacement mortgage decision API, leveraging existing microservices and data providers to meet new business goals.
  • Integrated RESTful services and third-party APIs into legacy products and new solutions.
  • Conducted code reviews and helped the team transition to using TypeScript effectively.
  • Experienced working with AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc.) and CI/CD with Bitbucket Pipelines.
  • Assumed the lead developer role when required and participated in sessions with key stakeholders and partners.
  • Designed, developed and deployed software to meet business needs.
  • Left on good terms in December 2022 after relocating to Canada.

December 2019 to April 2021
Mission Labs, CircleLoop Manchester (Remote), UK
Software Engineer

  • Maintained an existing Express application and added new components in a serverless fashion using AWS, Node.js, and TypeScript.
  • Created key integrations between CircleLoop and other third-party APIs and platforms, becoming the lead integrations developer.
  • Experienced using AWS AI services and the latest AWS web technologies, including Lambdas, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and Cognito.
  • Managed a team JIRA board during sprints and used GitFlow version control in a large team.
  • Worked with quality assurance staff to identify issues, validate code and debug issues.
  • Corrected errors in software to fix performance issues and improve usability.

July 2019 to December 2019
Apadmi Manchester, UK
Software Engineer

  • Developed the underlying API architecture for upcoming iOS and Android applications in a serverless fashion using Node.js, TypeScript, and Webpack.
  • Experienced using the latest AWS web technologies, including Lambdas, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and Cognito.
  • Performed code reviews and supported the testing team.
  • Completed PSM Level 1 Scrum Master Certification.
  • Developed functional databases and applications to support solution backend operations.
  • Interacted with clients in various forums to discuss status of projects, clarifying functionality-related queries.

September 2017 to July 2019
RuntimeUK + GutterPro Wellington, UK
Full Stack Software Engineer

  • Maintained an existing website development and hosting business.
  • As sole software engineer, developed multiple products, including a Franchise area mapping tool (Angular), a Franchise Management Suite (PHP, Node.js), and a Leaflet tracking app for iOS.
  • Automated the Reviews.io system into GutterPro.
  • Communicated directly with a large client base, set meetings, and developed projects to help clients achieve their goals.

August 2015 to March 2016
Sodalite Creative Luton, UK
Software Engineer Intern

  • Delivered an overhaul of their corporate website.
  • Contributed to the prototype implementation of a content delivery system for 3d Unity scenes, utilizing the Microsoft suite of products, including Azure.

Education

July 2016 University of Bedfordshire
Bachelor of Science BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development

Website: liam-griffiths.co.uk
Github: github.com/liam-griffiths

References

Available on request.