I’m a software engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable web applications and cloud-native systems. I specialize in React, Node.js, and AWS, delivering high-impact features, optimizing performance, and collaborating across global teams. My experience spans frontend and backend work, including serverless architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and data-layer optimizations. I enjoy turning complex designs into delightful user experiences and building robust, maintainable code that scales with the business.

Samuel Graham-Douglas

I’m a software engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable web applications and cloud-native systems. I specialize in React, Node.js, and AWS, delivering high-impact features, optimizing performance, and collaborating across global teams. My experience spans frontend and backend work, including serverless architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and data-layer optimizations. I enjoy turning complex designs into delightful user experiences and building robust, maintainable code that scales with the business.

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I’m a software engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable web applications and cloud-native systems. I specialize in React, Node.js, and AWS, delivering high-impact features, optimizing performance, and collaborating across global teams.

My experience spans frontend and backend work, including serverless architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and data-layer optimizations. I enjoy turning complex designs into delightful user experiences and building robust, maintainable code that scales with the business.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Backend Developer at AutoDesk
September 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Built assignments & user management services powering entitlement flows for millions of users. Migrated key data stores from DynamoDB to Aurora RDS, reducing throttling and improving query performance. Developed serverless event-driven pipelines (Lambda, SQS/SNS, Step Functions) to process high-volume subscription events. Improved system reliability with Redis caching, cutting DB load and reducing latency. Streamlined CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins with canary deployments and automated validation. Resolved critical production issues, including memory leaks and query optimizations, ensuring system stability. Handled on-call incidents to minimize downtime.
Frontend Developer at WeTalkingTech
November 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Liaised with Business Analysis and Marketing to align requirements; participated in design reviews, progress updates, and troubleshooting; analyzed business requirements and built solutions per specifications; documentation created as needed. Familiar with AWS services (S3, CloudWatch, etc) and integrated third-party CMS/data sources via APIs.
Software Engineer II at Seismic
February 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Spearheaded the translation of Figma designs into robust React/Angular applications using an internal UI library; engineered scalable REST APIs with Node.js/Express; utilized MongoDB NoSQL for data management; worked with Redux, SCSS, Angular, and TypeScript to improve UX.
Senior Frontend Developer at WeTalkingTech (Freelance)
January 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Converted Figma designs into robust React applications; updated internal component library; contributed to code reviews and documentation; developed and maintained a micro-frontend architecture; used GraphQL for data fetching in the BFF layer and implemented Storybook for a modular design system.
Frontend Developer at BGRS
July 1, 2021 - September 15, 2025
Transformed Adobe design layouts into dynamic React apps using Material-UI; enhanced UI consistency with Redux and Formik; collaborated on implementation, testing, and maintenance of components and codebase.
Backend Developer at AutoDesk
September 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Built Assignments & User Management services powering entitlement flows for millions of users. Migrated key data stores from DynamoDB to Aurora RDS, reducing throttling and improving query performance. Developed serverless event-driven pipelines (Lambda, SQS/SNS, Step Functions) to process high-volume subscription events. Improved system reliability with Redis caching, cutting DB load and reducing latency. Streamlined CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins with canary deployments and automated validation. Resolved critical production issues, including memory leaks and query optimizations, ensuring system stability. On-call service issues, diagnosing and resolving critical production incidents to minimize downtime.
Frontend Developer at WeTalkingTech
November 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Liaised with stakeholders such as Business Analysis and Marketing to ensure alignment and clarity on project requirements. Participated in design, progress update, and troubleshooting meetings, contributing to the overall project lifecycle. Analyzed business requirements and built solutions to functional specifications and documented where needed. Familiarity with AWS services (S3, CloudWatch) and integrating third-party CMS data and APIs.
Software Engineer II at Seismic
February 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Spearheaded the conversion of Figma designs into robust React and Angular applications, leveraging an internal UI library for seamless integration. Engineered scalable REST APIs with Node.js and Express.js; championed MongoDB NoSQL for data management. Used Redux, SCSS, and TypeScript to improve responsiveness and user experience.
Senior Frontend Developer at WeTalkingTech (freelance)
January 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Converted Figma designs into robust React applications and updated internal component library. Participated in code reviews and bug triage; developed and maintained micro-frontend architecture. Utilized GraphQL for efficient data fetching in the BFF layer; implemented Storybook for component development to improve collaboration and consistency.
Front-End Developer at BGRS
July 1, 2021 - September 15, 2025
Transformed Adobe Design layouts into dynamic React applications, utilizing Material-UI for a polished UI. Advanced state management with Redux and Formik for forms; contributed to implementation, testing, and maintenance of components/codebase.

Education

Software Development Immersive at General Assembly
November 1, 2019 - September 15, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information Systems at University of the Fraser Valley
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Certificate at University of The Fraser Valley
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Software Development Immersive (General Assembly) at General Assembly, Toronto
November 1, 2019 - September 15, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information System at University of the Fraser Valley
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Certificate in Computer Information System at University of the Fraser Valley
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025

Qualifications

Software Development Immersive
November 1, 2019 - September 15, 2025
Certificate in Computer Information Systems
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education