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I'm Colt Loden, a Senior Software Engineer and Architect with over 11 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale software across fintech, SaaS, and cloud domains. I specialize in full-stack development with C#/NET, Angular, React, and Node.js, and I thrive on building distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures on AWS and Azure. I’m passionate about clean architecture, engineering best practices, and operational excellence, and I enjoy mentoring teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions. In my work, I’m focused on practical, business-driven technology that aligns with strategic goals. I enjoy tackling challenging integration projects, migrating legacy monoliths to modern service-based architectures, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines to accelerate value delivery while maintaining security and reliability.…I'm Colt Loden, a Senior Software Engineer and Architect with over 11 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale software across fintech, SaaS, and cloud domains. I specialize in full-stack development with C#/NET, Angular, React, and Node.js, and I thrive on building distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures on AWS and Azure. I’m passionate about clean architecture, engineering best practices, and operational excellence, and I enjoy mentoring teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions. In my work, I’m focused on practical, business-driven technology that aligns with strategic goals. I enjoy tackling challenging integration projects, migrating legacy monoliths to modern service-based architectures, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines to accelerate value delivery while maintaining security and reliability.

Colt Loden

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I'm Colt Loden, a Senior Software Engineer and Architect with over 11 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale software across fintech, SaaS, and cloud domains. I specialize in full-stack development with C#/NET, Angular, React, and Node.js, and I thrive on building distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures on AWS and Azure. I’m passionate about clean architecture, engineering best practices, and operational excellence, and I enjoy mentoring teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions. In my work, I’m focused on practical, business-driven technology that aligns with strategic goals. I enjoy tackling challenging integration projects, migrating legacy monoliths to modern service-based architectures, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines to accelerate value delivery while maintaining security and reliability.…I'm Colt Loden, a Senior Software Engineer and Architect with over 11 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale software across fintech, SaaS, and cloud domains. I specialize in full-stack development with C#/NET, Angular, React, and Node.js, and I thrive on building distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures on AWS and Azure. I’m passionate about clean architecture, engineering best practices, and operational excellence, and I enjoy mentoring teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions. In my work, I’m focused on practical, business-driven technology that aligns with strategic goals. I enjoy tackling challenging integration projects, migrating legacy monoliths to modern service-based architectures, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines to accelerate value delivery while maintaining security and reliability.

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I’m Colt Loden, a Senior Software Engineer and Architect with over 11 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale software across fintech, SaaS, and cloud domains. I specialize in full-stack development with C#/NET, Angular, React, and Node.js, and I thrive on building distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures on AWS and Azure. I’m passionate about clean architecture, engineering best practices, and operational excellence, and I enjoy mentoring teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

In my work, I’m focused on practical, business-driven technology that aligns with strategic goals. I enjoy tackling challenging integration projects, migrating legacy monoliths to modern service-based architectures, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines to accelerate value delivery while maintaining security and reliability.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Miro

January 1, 2023 - Present

Developed a backend microservice in C# to automate document and payment flows (Inbound, Outbound, Book transfer). Led design of gateway architectures, API management, and service discovery for gateways/aggregators. Migrated a monolithic application to microservices. Implemented event-driven communication with Kafka following CQRS. Secured APIs using JWT/OAuth2 and AWS Cognito/IAM. Built CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and containerized a React frontend; reused Angular components. Achieved ~40% cloud cost reduction through optimization. Mentored a team of 4 developers and contributed to quarterly tech OKRs.

Full Stack Engineer at Albaria

December 1, 2022 - September 12, 2025

Developed backend microservices in C# & PHP to automate loan solutions and payment workflows (Interswitch integration). Redesigned core banking integrations (Mifos, Mambu). Documented APIs and deployment specs; deployed via GitHub/GitLab Actions to Digital Ocean and AWS. Implemented API security (JWT/OAuth2) and CQRS patterns. Built Angular UI for CRM and led refactoring of a legacy monolith into distributed microservices using FastAPI and Express.js. Created onboarding tools and enhanced observability (Datadog, OpenTelemetry). Collaborated with product/design teams to ship features in biweekly sprints.

Senior Software Engineer at Bitly

March 1, 2019 - September 12, 2025

Participated in settlement and reconciliation portals; led payday loan liquidation and bank integrations; contributed to treasury module development. Implemented authentication/authorization with Angular and .NET Identity. Established a Camunda microservice and Kafka-based event-driven communication; integrated Camunda with the Payment microservice using Spring WebFlux.

Software Engineer at BlueCloud Technologies

March 1, 2016 - September 12, 2025

Translated project requirements into designs and developed an automated workflow system for the Legal department, including real-time reminders and asset tracking. Implemented Single Sign-On via AD integration, fixed issues in legacy apps, participated in Agile sprints, and authored onboarding/docs.

Junior Software Engineer at BlueCloud Technologies

March 1, 2015 - September 12, 2025

Analyzed lease agreements and POS systems, translated analysis into lease software, and compiled data for management. Evaluated payments, ensured accuracy, and supported BI data needs; contributed to team documentation and knowledge sharing.

Senior Software Engineer at Miro

January 1, 2023 - Present

Developed a complete backend microservice in C# to automate document and payment flows (Inbound, Outbound, Book transfer). Led design and implementation of payment platform components, gateways, aggregators, and API management. Drove migration from monolith to microservices, implemented CQRS and event-driven communication with Kafka, built and secured APIs with JWT/OAuth2, and established CI/CD pipelines. also Dockerized frontend components and mentored a team of 4 engineers, while contributing to cost optimization and AWS Cognito/IAM integration.

Full Stack Engineer at Albaria

December 1, 2022 - September 12, 2025

Built backend microservices using C# and PHP with Angular frontends to automate loan solutions and payments (Interswitch). Redesigned core banking integrations (Mifos & Mambu), authored API documentation, and deployed via GitHub/GitLab Actions to AWS and Digital Ocean. Implemented JWT/OAuth2 security, CQRS modules, and a CRM/support UI. Led refactoring of legacy monoliths into distributed microservices using FastAPI and Express.js; produced developer docs and onboarding tools; implemented logging/tracing with OpenTelemetry.

Senior Software Engineer at Bitly

March 1, 2019 - September 12, 2025

Contributed to settlement and reconciliation portals, led payday loan liquidation initiatives, and integrated payday loan workflows with partner banks. Implemented treasury software, VaR reporting, and CHI insurance reporting components. Spearheaded secure authentication with Angular and .NET Identity, established event-driven communication with Kafka, and integrated Camunda as a microservice, connecting it with the Payment service via Spring WebFlux.

Senior Software Engineer at BlueCloud Technologies

March 1, 2016 - September 12, 2025

Translated requirements into automated workflows for legal department processes, implemented real-time reminders, asset inventory tracking, and a status dashboard for leases. Implemented Single Sign-On via AD, fixed legacy bugs, participated in Agile sprints, and produced internal documentation for onboarding. Enhanced logging and monitoring across services.

Junior Software Engineer at BlueCloud Technologies

March 1, 2015 - September 12, 2025

Analyzed lease agreements and POS systems, translated analyses into lease software, researched title and ownership reports to maintain lease records, reviewed payment accuracy, and supported BI data analysis. Contributed to data-driven decision making and collaborated in Agile environments.

Senior Software Engineer at Miro

January 1, 2023 - Present

Developed a backend microservice in C# to automate document and payment flows (Inbound, Outbound, Book transfer). Led design for gateways, aggregators, and API management. Implemented an event-driven architecture using Kafka with CQRS, and migrated a monolith to microservices. Built C# equivalents of Spring Cloud components (gateway, config server, service discovery). Secured APIs with JWT/OAuth2, set up CI/CD for automated deployments, and Dockerized the frontend. Mentored a team of 4 developers, integrated AWS Cognito/IAM, and contributed to quarterly tech OKRs. Reduced cloud costs by 40% through service optimization.

Full Stack Engineer at Albaria

December 1, 2022 - September 12, 2025

Built backend microservices in C# & PHP & Angular for loan automation; integrated Interswitch payment platform (single and bulk payments); redesigned core banking integrations (Mifos & Mambu); documented APIs and deployment specs; deployed via GitHub/GitLab Actions to Digital Ocean & AWS. Implemented JWT/OAuth2 security, CQRS modules, and Angular UI for support/CRM. Led refactoring of a legacy monolith into distributed microservices using FastAPI and Express.js; created onboarding docs and collaborated cross-functionally in biweekly sprints. Implemented comprehensive logging and tracing with Datadog/OpenTelemetry.

Senior Software Engineer at Bitly

March 1, 2019 - September 12, 2025

Designed and implemented settlement and POS reconciliation portals; led payday loan liquidation and integration projects; developed treasury module software; implemented web-based reporting; led VaR design for enterprise banking. Implemented authentication/authorization with Angular and .NET Identity, set up Camunda as a microservice and Kafka for event-driven communication, and integrated Camunda with the Payment microservice using Spring WebFlux.

Software Engineer at BlueCloud Technologies

March 1, 2016 - September 12, 2025

Translated project requirements into designs for automating the Legal department workflow, implemented real-time reminders, tracked inventory, and built an internal site for production status and lease compliance. Implemented SSO via Active Directory, fixed desktop app bugs, participated in Agile sprints, and authored onboarding guides.

Junior Software Engineer at BlueCloud Technologies

March 1, 2015 - September 12, 2025

Analyzed lease agreements and POS systems, translated analysis into lease software, compiled data for departments, researched title/ownership reports to maintain lease records, reviewed payments for accuracy, and evaluated BI data to guide decisions.