Hi, I’m James Montgomery, a Senior Software Engineer/Architect with extensive experience designing, developing, and deploying multi-tier architectures for finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. I excel at turning complex problems into scalable software and enjoy mentoring teammates to help them grow. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about delivering high-quality solutions that drive real business value. In cross-functional settings I partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical plans, implement robust CI/CD pipelines, and improve testing and quality processes. I’m committed to continuous learning and to building teams that ship reliable software efficiently.

James Montgomery

Hi, I’m James Montgomery, a Senior Software Engineer/Architect with extensive experience designing, developing, and deploying multi-tier architectures for finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. I excel at turning complex problems into scalable software and enjoy mentoring teammates to help them grow. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about delivering high-quality solutions that drive real business value. In cross-functional settings I partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical plans, implement robust CI/CD pipelines, and improve testing and quality processes. I’m committed to continuous learning and to building teams that ship reliable software efficiently.

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Hi, I’m James Montgomery, a Senior Software Engineer/Architect with extensive experience designing, developing, and deploying multi-tier architectures for finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. I excel at turning complex problems into scalable software and enjoy mentoring teammates to help them grow. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about delivering high-quality solutions that drive real business value.

In cross-functional settings I partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical plans, implement robust CI/CD pipelines, and improve testing and quality processes. I’m committed to continuous learning and to building teams that ship reliable software efficiently.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Coupon
August 1, 2025 - October 11, 2025
Designed and implemented new features and functionality with a strong focus on enhancing customers' workflow and productivity using Node.js, Next.js, and PostgreSQL. Led a 6-person Agile development team, collaborated with stakeholders to translate business value into technical solutions, and streamlined deployments by establishing CI/CD pipelines and containerized workflows with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. Defined technical requirements and created implementation plans for upcoming features. Participated in code reviews to ensure quality and team efficiency and ensured optimal test coverage with Unit, Jest, and UI testing.
Software Engineer at Google
April 1, 2023 - October 11, 2025
Designed and implemented distributed systems for core Google products, delivering scalable backend architectures serving millions globally. Worked with cross-functional teams to define requirements, prioritize features, and deliver technical solutions aligned with strategic goals. Built cloud-native solutions on GCP, automated deployment pipelines for faster releases, and applied advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques to real-time data processing challenges.
Senior Software Engineer at Juna Safety Group
September 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Developed scripts for monitoring website health and set up alerting that saved the team 10 hours per week, enhancing efficiency. Proposed and implemented a temporary Django-based authentication solution to prevent delivery delays and maintain team productivity. Set up development and production servers to improve performance and stability, and increased code quality by applying linters and formatters across 40% of the codebase.
Full-Stack Software Engineer II at Pay Sign, Inc.
August 1, 2018 - October 11, 2025
Developed scalable web applications to support Pay Sign, Inc.’s extensive network using Java, JSP/Servlets, and the Spring framework. Designed backend services for real-time inventory tracking and rental management, improving operational efficiency. Leveraged Maven and Gradle for build automation and dependency management, and built modular UI components with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to enable responsive and accessible interfaces. Participated in Agile processes including code reviews and sprint planning.
Software Engineer at United Rentals
November 1, 2016 - October 11, 2025
Contributed to core features for United Rentals’ platforms, supporting operations across diverse sectors. Built back-end services with Java and Spring, and front-end components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Streamlined workflows and improved operational efficiency, engaging in Agile development practices and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust enterprise solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin
August 1, 2009 - August 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare, Software & Internet