I'm a software engineer who builds scalable web applications and backend services in agile teams. I focus on clean, maintainable code, collaborative problem solving, and delivering technical solutions that drive real business outcomes. I have experience across the public sector and fast-growing consumer tech environments, including the Ministry of Justice and Gymshark. I enjoy learning new technologies, improving system reliability, and contributing to impactful digital products that people use every day.

Sam Kyprianou

I'm a software engineer who builds scalable web applications and backend services in agile teams. I focus on clean, maintainable code, collaborative problem solving, and delivering technical solutions that drive real business outcomes. I have experience across the public sector and fast-growing consumer tech environments, including the Ministry of Justice and Gymshark. I enjoy learning new technologies, improving system reliability, and contributing to impactful digital products that people use every day.

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I’m a software engineer who builds scalable web applications and backend services in agile teams. I focus on clean, maintainable code, collaborative problem solving, and delivering technical solutions that drive real business outcomes.

I have experience across the public sector and fast-growing consumer tech environments, including the Ministry of Justice and Gymshark. I enjoy learning new technologies, improving system reliability, and contributing to impactful digital products that people use every day.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Career Break
September 1, 2024 - Present
Career break for personal development and travel, including completing a professional diploma in digital marketing and broad international travel to develop cultural awareness and adaptability.
Software Engineer at Gymshark
October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and develop responsive web applications; optimized data storage and retrieval using SQL; led Scrum ceremonies; implemented testing strategies (TDD/BDD); self-initiated learning of AWS and produced technical documentation to support onboarding and collaboration.
Junior Software Engineer at Ministry of Justice
June 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023
Refactored legacy code and implemented new functionalities; built and integrated RESTful APIs; conducted functional and non-functional tests; identified and resolved security vulnerabilities; contributed to improving software performance and user satisfaction.
Junior Technical Project Manager at Agilisys
November 1, 2020 - July 31, 2022
Coordinated project activities across multiple teams; developed detailed documentation including business requirements and user stories; facilitated communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders; managed risks and provided data-driven progress updates with Power BI; led daily stand-ups and sprint reviews.
Assistant Buyer at Ralph Lauren
November 1, 2017 - November 30, 2019
Increased sales by 23% through effective management of women's accessory lines; developed seasonal product ranges; monitored inventory and pricing; coordinated with suppliers and presented monthly performance reviews to optimize product assortments.

Education

Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing at London School Digital Marketing
January 1, 2025 - March 16, 2026
Full-Stack Software Engineering at Flatiron Bootcamp, London
July 1, 2020 - March 16, 2026
Buying & Merchandising at Fashion Retail Academy, London
August 1, 2017 - March 16, 2026

Qualifications

ISTQB Software Testing Foundation
January 1, 2021 - March 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Retail, Professional Services, Other