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Hello, I'm a Software Engineer with 3 years of experience building and supporting complex, client-facing systems in international Agile teams. I specialize in Java and Spring Boot, SQL, and AWS, with supporting experience in React frontends and Python scripts. I pride myself on clear communication, analytical problem-solving, and reliable delivery. My background in science and policy has given me maturity and structured thinking that I bring to engineering challenges.…Hello, I'm a Software Engineer with 3 years of experience building and supporting complex, client-facing systems in international Agile teams. I specialize in Java and Spring Boot, SQL, and AWS, with supporting experience in React frontends and Python scripts. I pride myself on clear communication, analytical problem-solving, and reliable delivery. My background in science and policy has given me maturity and structured thinking that I bring to engineering challenges.

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Hello, I'm a Software Engineer with 3 years of experience building and supporting complex, client-facing systems in international Agile teams. I specialize in Java and Spring Boot, SQL, and AWS, with supporting experience in React frontends and Python scripts. I pride myself on clear communication, analytical problem-solving, and reliable delivery. My background in science and policy has given me maturity and structured thinking that I bring to engineering challenges.…Hello, I'm a Software Engineer with 3 years of experience building and supporting complex, client-facing systems in international Agile teams. I specialize in Java and Spring Boot, SQL, and AWS, with supporting experience in React frontends and Python scripts. I pride myself on clear communication, analytical problem-solving, and reliable delivery. My background in science and policy has given me maturity and structured thinking that I bring to engineering challenges.

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Hello, I’m a Software Engineer with 3 years of experience building and supporting complex, client-facing systems in international Agile teams. I specialize in Java and Spring Boot, SQL, and AWS, with supporting experience in React frontends and Python scripts.

I pride myself on clear communication, analytical problem-solving, and reliable delivery. My background in science and policy has given me maturity and structured thinking that I bring to engineering challenges.

Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Software Engineer at HighRoads

February 1, 2023 - Present

Delivered features across 12+ services for a major health insurance client using Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, AWS, and supporting React frontends. Designed and implemented a fast-track processing mechanism using Kafka and cross-service logic to prioritise critical client payloads in a high-traffic system. Investigated and resolved production issues by tracing behaviour across multiple microservices using logs, SQL queries, and code analysis. Designed dynamic ingestion logic to allow clients to manage benefits independently, removing the need for manual configuration by developers. Performed production SQL changes to safely resolve live data issues and incidents. Acted as a buddy to new developers; recognised for clear communication and reliable QA support.

Junior Java Developer at Citi (Contract via FDM)

January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023

Maintained and enhanced a Spring Boot application supporting equity trading. Implemented business-requested changes to a Java service handling trading rates, ensuring correctness and system stability. Gained experience working in a regulated, high-availability environment with strong emphasis on accuracy and reliability.

Software Development Consultant at FDM Group

October 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Completed intensive training in Java, Spring Boot, Python, JavaScript, TDD, and Agile delivery. Applied object-oriented design principles and test-driven development in individual and group projects.

Senior Laboratory Scientist at Circular1 Health

March 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021

Led a team of laboratory technicians to deliver timely and accurate results, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance in a regulated environment.

Higher Scientific Officer at Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (Whitehall)

September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019

Managed complex grant and procurement processes, including a £2.5m international grant, requiring rigorous monitoring, documentation, and stakeholder communication. Represented the UK as part of the delegation to IPCC Plenary Sessions.