I have over 20 years of experience in the Information Technology industry, primarily working with the Microsoft technology stack. I specialize in software architecture, design, and have extensive experience leading greenfield projects from inception through to production release. I excel at project management, stakeholder engagement, and financial oversight, and I strongly focus on efficiency improvements and process optimizations. Throughout my career, I have worked predominantly as a senior software engineer and developer across various large organizations and government departments. I mentor junior developers and actively participate in code reviews while managing cloud infrastructure and developing backend solutions using modern Microsoft Azure and .NET technologies. I am a team leader and a collaborative professional who thrives in remote working environments and complex technical landscapes.

RichardJ2025

I have over 20 years of experience in the Information Technology industry, primarily working with the Microsoft technology stack. I specialize in software architecture, design, and have extensive experience leading greenfield projects from inception through to production release. I excel at project management, stakeholder engagement, and financial oversight, and I strongly focus on efficiency improvements and process optimizations. Throughout my career, I have worked predominantly as a senior software engineer and developer across various large organizations and government departments. I mentor junior developers and actively participate in code reviews while managing cloud infrastructure and developing backend solutions using modern Microsoft Azure and .NET technologies. I am a team leader and a collaborative professional who thrives in remote working environments and complex technical landscapes.

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I have over 20 years of experience in the Information Technology industry, primarily working with the Microsoft technology stack. I specialize in software architecture, design, and have extensive experience leading greenfield projects from inception through to production release. I excel at project management, stakeholder engagement, and financial oversight, and I strongly focus on efficiency improvements and process optimizations.

Throughout my career, I have worked predominantly as a senior software engineer and developer across various large organizations and government departments. I mentor junior developers and actively participate in code reviews while managing cloud infrastructure and developing backend solutions using modern Microsoft Azure and .NET technologies. I am a team leader and a collaborative professional who thrives in remote working environments and complex technical landscapes.

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Work Experience

Contract DevOps Specialist at Centorrino Technologies subcontract to Defence Housing Australia (DHA)
July 31, 2025 - September 3, 2025
Worked 100% remotely to perform discovery and recommend solutions for migrating from Jira, Jenkins, and bespoke deployment tools to Azure DevOps. Produced recommendations and reports, identifying and advising best practice methodologies for implementing Azure DevOps.
Contract Senior Software Engineer/Cloud at ActewAGL
November 30, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Sole engineer responsible for developing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategy to enable rapid provision of Azure Resources. Mentored junior developers and developed backend services using .NET 6, Azure Functions, and Logic Apps. Designed CI/CD pipelines with YAML and integrated systems including Oracle Fusion and Citworks using Azure services.
Contract Senior Software Engineer at Prospa
October 31, 2022 - September 3, 2025
Enhanced integration components between front end and backend systems using GraphQL and .NET 6.0 Web API. Refactored legacy systems and worked closely with business representatives to define future digital approval enhancements. Provided team leadership and participated in sprint planning and code reviews.
Contract Senior Software Engineer at JB Hi-Fi
March 31, 2022 - September 3, 2025
Performed analysis, documentation, and design of a backend BYOD fulfilment system. Developed and deployed Azure Functions and other cloud services to replicate older system functionality using modern Azure stack components. Worked closely with multiple teams to ensure system replacement met existing operational requirements.
Contract Senior Software Engineer at Department of Justice and Attorney General Queensland
July 31, 2021 - September 3, 2025
Led design and development of ICT enhancements including a case scheduling tool to improve court rescheduling efficiency during COVID-19. Developed integration components for jury and claim management systems using Microsoft Dynamics D365 and Azure. Involved in API development, cloud deployments, and Agile SAFe methodology implementation.
Contract DevOps Specialist at Centorrino Technologies to Defence Housing Australia (DHA)
July 31, 2025 - September 3, 2025
Worked fully remotely to perform discovery and make recommendations for migrating from Jira, Jenkins, and a bespoke deployment tool to Azure DevOps. Produced reports to client Defence Housing Australia and identified best practice methodologies for Azure DevOps implementation.
Contract Senior Software Engineer/Cloud at ActewAGL
November 30, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Sole engineer developing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategy to enable rapid provision of Azure resources including App Services, Functions, Logic apps, and Service Bus. Mentored junior staff on SDLC and Azure technologies, developed CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps YAML, and integrated with Oracle Fusion and Citworks.
Contract Senior Software Engineer at Prospa – FinTech
October 31, 2022 - September 3, 2025
Enhanced integration components between frontend and backend systems using GraphQL and .NET 6.0 Web API. Participated in code reviews, mentored junior developers, liaised with business stakeholders on system enhancements for digital approvals, and organized daily stand-ups with positive team-building impact.
Contract Senior Software Engineer at JB Hi-Fi
March 31, 2022 - September 3, 2025
Analyzed, documented, and designed a BYOD backend fulfillment system replacement using Azure technology stack and AWS services for messaging and storage. Developed and deployed Azure Functions using .NET Core. Performed gap analysis and reverse engineering due to lack of domain knowledge and documentation.
Contract Senior Software Engineer at Department of Justice and Attorney General Queensland
July 31, 2021 - September 3, 2025
Led design and development of court scheduling tools and integrations with Microsoft Dynamics D365 using Azure API components. Technologies included .NET Core, Vue.js, Cosmos DB, Azure Service Bus, and Azure DevOps. Helped implement SAFe Agile framework within the delivery team.

Education

Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Computing) at Griffith University
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Computing) at Griffith University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Upgrade to University for Bachelor of Science at Ipswich Technical and Further Education (TAFE)
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Year 12 at Ipswich Grammar School
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992
Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Computing) at Griffith University
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997
Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Computing) at Griffith University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Upgrade to University for Bachelor of Science at Ipswich Technical and Further Education (TAFE)
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993
Year 12 at Ipswich Grammar School
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992
Developing Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications Using Visual Studio .NET at Dialog Information Technology
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Basic Estimating for Builders Workshop at Master Builders Queensland
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Advanced Estimating for Builder Workshop at Master Builders Queensland
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

Basic Estimating for Builders Workshop
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Advanced Estimating for Builder Workshop – Master Builders Queensland
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Developing Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications Using Visual Studio.NET
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Basic Estimating for Builders Workshop
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Advanced Estimating for Builder Workshop
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Developing Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications Using Visual Studio .NET
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003

Industry Experience

Government, Financial Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics