Hi, I’m Thomas Rider, a full-stack software engineer based in Atlanta, GA. I specialize in React.js, Next.js, Redux, Node.js, and Nest.js, building and maintaining scalable web applications deployed on AWS with MongoDB. I enjoy collaborating in distributed, remote teams to deliver high-quality, reliable software and to design robust architectures that scale. I thrive on architectural design, CI/CD practices, and driving system reliability and performance. I’m passionate about solving complex problems, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and leveraging modern tooling to accelerate development and improve product outcomes.

Hi, I’m Thomas Rider, a full-stack software engineer based in Atlanta, GA. I specialize in React.js, Next.js, Redux, Node.js, and Nest.js, building and maintaining scalable web applications deployed on AWS with MongoDB. I enjoy collaborating in distributed, remote teams to deliver high-quality, reliable software and to design robust architectures that scale. I thrive on architectural design, CI/CD practices, and driving system reliability and performance. I’m passionate about solving complex problems, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and leveraging modern tooling to accelerate development and improve product outcomes.

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Hi, I’m Thomas Rider, a full-stack software engineer based in Atlanta, GA. I specialize in React.js, Next.js, Redux, Node.js, and Nest.js, building and maintaining scalable web applications deployed on AWS with MongoDB. I enjoy collaborating in distributed, remote teams to deliver high-quality, reliable software and to design robust architectures that scale.

I thrive on architectural design, CI/CD practices, and driving system reliability and performance. I’m passionate about solving complex problems, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and leveraging modern tooling to accelerate development and improve product outcomes.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Software Engineer, Back End (Lead) at GAP INC
July 1, 2024 - Present
Led end-to-end development of backend services using Node.js and Java, ensuring system reliability with 99.9% uptime through performance optimization. Designed and implemented scalable microservices, and coordinated with distributed teams to deliver robust solutions on AWS.
Software Engineer, Backend – Lead – Visual Assessment at GAPI
July 1, 2024 - Present
Led backend development of visual assessment systems as a Lead, implementing robust services with Node.js and Java, driving reliability and performance within a microservices architecture. Collaborated with distributed, remote teams to design event-driven architectures, deployed on AWS with MongoDB, and delivered high-quality solutions through proactive problem-solving and clear communication.
Software Engineer, Backend – Logistics as a Service at GAPI
March 1, 2022 - July 20, 2024
Led end-to-end development of backend services for logistics as a service, ensuring 99.9% uptime through performance optimization. Designed scalable microservices for real-time order processing and supply chain optimization, and implemented event-driven communication with Apache Kafka to support real-time inventory updates.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Georgia State University, Honors College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Georgia State University, Honors College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services