Hi, I'm Joseph Lankford, a senior full-stack engineer with a passion for building robust, user-facing web experiences. I specialize in maintaining and improving interactive UI, ensuring cross-browser compatibility, and delivering reliable, scalable software. Hi there! I enjoy collaborating across teams, turning requirements into clean, tested code, and guiding products from concept to release. I thrive in structured project environments and love refining processes to keep deployments on track.

Joseph Lankford

Hi, I'm Joseph Lankford, a senior full-stack engineer with a passion for building robust, user-facing web experiences. I specialize in maintaining and improving interactive UI, ensuring cross-browser compatibility, and delivering reliable, scalable software. Hi there! I enjoy collaborating across teams, turning requirements into clean, tested code, and guiding products from concept to release. I thrive in structured project environments and love refining processes to keep deployments on track.

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Hi, I’m Joseph Lankford, a senior full-stack engineer with a passion for building robust, user-facing web experiences. I specialize in maintaining and improving interactive UI, ensuring cross-browser compatibility, and delivering reliable, scalable software.

Hi there! I enjoy collaborating across teams, turning requirements into clean, tested code, and guiding products from concept to release. I thrive in structured project environments and love refining processes to keep deployments on track.

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Language

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Work Experience

Senior Full Stack Engineer, Lead Engineer at LINQTO
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Led the development of two Claims Management systems with a scalable microservices architecture using C#, .NET Core 6, Entity Framework Core, MS SQL, Angular, and Azure. Delivered automated auto insurance policy quotes to users. Directed the development of 5+ front-end applications using Angular 14 and Kendo UI, improving accessibility for 1,200+ weekly users in underwriting, onboarding, and policy servicing workflows. Optimized data retrieval by 25% using complex T-SQL queries and stored procedures on Microsoft SQL Server. Implemented Azure Active Directory, OAuth 2.0, and JWT for secure authentication and authorization across apps. Implemented 30+ REST APIs for policy administration and HL7 integrations; automated reminders via email and SMS; calendar integrations. Led unit and functional testing with NUnit and Cypress; consolidated monitoring with Azure Monitor and Grafana; streamlined CI/CD via Azure DevOps and Jenkins. Managed a team of 6 developers in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Senior Software Engineer at OnSolve
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Designed and troubleshot 5 ASP.NET Core websites; built a microservices architecture using RabbitMQ and Domain-Driven Design, increasing scalability by 150% and accelerating time-to-market by 50%. Implemented React-based UI components with custom state management, and completed data migration using SSIS. Integrated Azure Active Directory OAuth 2 authentication; migrated REST services to gRPC, reducing network latency and increasing throughput. Established a Git/Jenkins-based CI/CD pipeline and containerized services with Docker and Kubernetes; supported 1,000+ code commits monthly and improved deployment reliability. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction.
Developer III at CentralSquare Technologies
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Developed 12 software web applications for payroll, HR, and talent/performance management supporting a system-driven approach. Created a real-time chat application using C#, ASP.NET, Angular 2, and RxJS with push notifications, reducing churn by 20%. Built Oracle PL/SQL components and migrated REST services to gRPC, enhancing performance by ~5% and reducing latency. Integrated OAuth 2 authentication via Azure Active Directory and improved project efficiency through formal version control and Agile workflows using Git, Jira, and Bitbucket. Collaborated across product, QA, and business teams to ensure timely delivery.
Software Developer at ORBA
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Constructed a general-purpose thread pool in C++ using Pthreads for blocking I/O. Updated a graphical user interface for smart traffic solutions. Architected and built the server for processing, analysis, and delivery of Ion Implant runtime data using C# and ISAPI handlers. Led a small team to develop a fully functioning ride model for an internal customer. Migrated from Actuate BIRT to Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, reducing reporting turnaround time and licensing costs. Created web-based monitoring tools with JavaScript/HTML5 for real-time data visualization.
Senior Full Stack Engineer, Lead Engineer at Linqto
March 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Led end-to-end updates to user-facing web experiences, prioritized UI consistency, navigation clarity, and regression-free releases within an existing product structure. Owned end-to-end updates from requirements through deployment, coordinating changes across front-end and back-end to keep published outputs stable and predictable. Improved maintainability by standardizing workflows, tightening review practices, and documenting repeatable steps for updates and releases. Diagnosed and resolved production issues through careful repro and targeted fixes to protect the overall user experience.
Senior Software Engineer at OnSolve
August 1, 2019 - February 1, 2023
Maintained and enhanced interactive web application features, focusing on usability, visual layout, and reliable behavior across updates. Worked with existing codebases and project assets to implement changes without disrupting established workflows, ensuring smooth navigation and predictable UI states. Partnered with product and engineering peers to scope updates, estimate effort, and deliver incremental improvements on schedule. Supported release cycles by validating changes, addressing defects quickly, and helping keep deployments low-risk.
Software Developer at Orba
June 1, 2013 - December 1, 2017
Built and maintained web application features with attention to layout, interaction details, and clean, maintainable implementations. Updated existing functionality and UI elements within established systems, ensuring changes fit current structure and user expectations. Assisted with deployment readiness through testing, bug fixes, and coordination to keep releases smooth. Documented changes and supported ongoing maintenance by improving clarity around implementation and expected behavior.
Developer III at CentralSquare Technologies
January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Delivered front-end and full-stack updates within a structured environment, emphasizing detailed UI changes and careful integration with existing modules. Implemented and refined interface components and navigation patterns to improve user workflows while keeping behavior consistent for existing users. Troubleshot defects by isolating root causes and applying targeted fixes, followed by verification to prevent regressions. Collaborated across teams to align changes with requirements and maintain a scalable, supportable product.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Florida Institute of Technology
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems at Florida Institute of Technology
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

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