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Hi, I’m Thomas Rider, a full-stack software engineer based in Atlanta, GA. js, building and maintaining scalable web applications deployed on AWS with MongoDB.

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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.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services

Work experience

Software Engineer, Backend – Lead – Visual Assessment · GAPIJul 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

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, Back End (Lead) · GAP INCJul 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

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 – Logistics as a Service · GAPIMar 2022 – Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

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 · Georgia State University, Honors College2030 – 2021
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · Georgia State University, Honors College2030 – 2021

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