I'm a recent Computer Science graduate with hands-on experience in web and mobile development, seeking a graduate/entry-level software development or DevOps role. I'm driven by purpose and curiosity. I'm a strong advocate for ethical and user-centered design, and I'm committed to building inclusive, reliable software that solves real problems.

Ling Jiang

I'm a recent Computer Science graduate with hands-on experience in web and mobile development, seeking a graduate/entry-level software development or DevOps role. I'm driven by purpose and curiosity. I'm a strong advocate for ethical and user-centered design, and I'm committed to building inclusive, reliable software that solves real problems.

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I’m a recent Computer Science graduate with hands-on experience in web and mobile development, seeking a graduate/entry-level software development or DevOps role. I’m driven by purpose and curiosity.

I’m a strong advocate for ethical and user-centered design, and I’m committed to building inclusive, reliable software that solves real problems.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Mobile and Web Application Developer at Babylon
June 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and maintained a mobile application using Flutter and Dart for over 5,000 active users, leveraging Firebase for database management. Improved cross-platform chat synchronization by redesigning the database structure, boosting reliability across web and mobile. Migrated a WordPress-based web application to React, achieving a 35% performance improvement and reducing dependency on plugins. Implemented secure Firebase Auth authentication and input validation which lowered invalid sign-ups and user complaints by 40%. Collaborated with senior engineers to modularize backend chat services, enhancing maintainability and reducing bug-fix times. Actively participated in testing, debugging, standups, and code reviews using Jira and GitHub to support continuous improvement.
Software Development Engineer at X-Factors
December 31, 2024 - August 21, 2025
Built a Chrome extension using React, Vite, and Manifest V3 to detect deceptive UI designs on social platforms. Developed real-time detection and intervention for autoplay videos and hidden ads with JavaScript and Chrome APIs. Enhanced message delivery between content and background scripts with asynchronous event-driven systems improving detection accuracy. Led a team of four through the full product lifecycle, incorporating Agile and Kanban methodologies and Git collaboration. Integrated keyword-based classifiers and AI APIs in collaboration with data scientists to identify cognitively biased social media content.
Mobile and Web Application Developer at Babylon
June 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and maintained a Flutter-based mobile application serving over 5,000 active users, using Firebase for database management. Resolved cross-platform chat synchronization issues via a unified database design, improving reliability. Migrated a WordPress web application to React, achieving a 35% performance boost and reducing plugin dependency. Enhanced secure authentication using Firebase Auth, decreasing invalid sign-ups and complaints by 40%. Refactored backend chat components for better maintainability, collaborated on debugging, and participated in standups and code reviews using Jira and GitHub.
Software Development Engineer at X-Factors
December 31, 2024 - August 21, 2025
Built a Chrome extension with React, Vite, and Manifest V3 to detect deceptive UI design patterns on social platforms. Implemented real-time interception of autoplay videos and hidden ads using JavaScript and Chrome APIs. Improved inter-script messaging with asynchronous event-driven approaches. Enhanced ads detection accuracy via IntersectionObserver aligned to scroll behavior. Led a team of four through the full product lifecycle using Agile and Kanban, and integrated AI keyword classifiers with data scientists to flag cognitively biased content.
Mobile and Web Application Developer Intern at Babylon Radio
September 30, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Built and maintained a cross-platform mobile app with Flutter/Dart serving over 5,000 active users. Designed and optimized Firebase database for mobile app data management to resolve cross-platform chat synchronization issues. Migrated a WordPress web app to React by refactoring PHP into reusable components, improving performance and reducing dependencies. Implemented secure authentication and input validation with Firebase Auth, reducing user complaints. Refactored backend chat service for modularity and maintainability. Participated in testing, debugging, daily standups, and code reviews within an Agile environment.
Software Development Engineer at X-Factors
December 31, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Developed a Chrome Extension using React, Vite, and Manifest V3 to detect deceptive UI patterns on social media. Implemented real-time detection and interventions for auto-playing videos and hidden ads using JavaScript, DOM manipulations, and Chrome APIs. Enhanced communication between content and background scripts via asynchronous event-driven messaging. Improved ad detection accuracy by coordinating script execution with scroll behavior. Led a team of four through full product lifecycle using Agile and Kanban methodologies. Integrated keyword-based AI classifiers in collaboration with data scientists to detect biased content.
Full Stack Web & Mobile Application Developer at Babylon Radio
July 1, 2025 - November 20, 2025
Developed frontend modules (multi-option rich media search, cross-platform content sharing, chat/friend request UI, etc.) using React/TypeScript to translate Figma designs into fully functional interfaces. Implemented backend services (real-time chat, search/sharing features) using REST APIs, handling data storage, retrieval, and integration with frontend interfaces. Updated outdated data models across the app to align with the latest database schema, resolving inconsistencies between web and mobile apps and ensuring data integrity. In mobile development, implemented responsive frontend widgets (onboarding flow, social events) using Flutter/Dart, and developed backend services using Firebase. Built-in APIs to store and manage user preferences for seamless frontend integration. Researched, evaluated, and implemented optimal third-party integrations, including OAuth 2.0 for authentication, deep linking for web–mobile connectivity, and Google Translation API for multilingual support to

Education

MS Computer Science at Technological University Dublin
September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Higher Diploma Level 8 in Computer Science at Technological University Dublin
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
MS Computer Science at Technological University Dublin
September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Higher Diploma Level 8 in Computer Science at Technological University Dublin
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
MS Computer Science at Technological University Dublin
September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Higher Diploma Level 8 in Computer Science at Technological University Dublin
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
MSc Computer Science (Software Development) at Technological University Dublin
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
Higher Diploma in Computer Science (Level 8, 30ects) at Technological University Dublin
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
MSc Computer Science (Software Development track) at Technological University Dublin
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
Higher Diploma in Computer Science (Level 8) at Technological University Dublin
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023

Qualifications

Cisco Linux Essentials Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Cisco Networking Basics Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (Expected December 2025)
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Cisco Linux Essentials Certification
November 1, 2025 - November 20, 2025
Cisco Networking Basics Certification
November 1, 2025 - November 20, 2025
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
December 1, 2025 - November 20, 2025

Industry Experience

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