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I'm a seasoned software developer with over two decades of experience delivering Java, Spring Boot, React, and Python solutions across financial services, government, and enterprise platforms. I have led full-stack microservice initiatives in OpenShift and cloud environments, migrated legacy systems to modern stacks, and collaborated closely with agile teams to ship robust software. My strengths include building reliable backend services, crafting responsive front-ends, and driving CI/CD improvements that enhance quality and speed. Recently, I took a break to provide carers for my adult son; I have now arranged support and am available for new opportunities. I enjoy solving complex problems, mentoring juniors, and contributing to build pipelines and automated testing to improve quality and speed. I’m eager to bring pragmatic, collaborative energy to a new role and help teams deliver value quickly.…I'm a seasoned software developer with over two decades of experience delivering Java, Spring Boot, React, and Python solutions across financial services, government, and enterprise platforms. I have led full-stack microservice initiatives in OpenShift and cloud environments, migrated legacy systems to modern stacks, and collaborated closely with agile teams to ship robust software. My strengths include building reliable backend services, crafting responsive front-ends, and driving CI/CD improvements that enhance quality and speed. Recently, I took a break to provide carers for my adult son; I have now arranged support and am available for new opportunities. I enjoy solving complex problems, mentoring juniors, and contributing to build pipelines and automated testing to improve quality and speed. I’m eager to bring pragmatic, collaborative energy to a new role and help teams deliver value quickly.

David John McNair

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I'm a seasoned software developer with over two decades of experience delivering Java, Spring Boot, React, and Python solutions across financial services, government, and enterprise platforms. I have led full-stack microservice initiatives in OpenShift and cloud environments, migrated legacy systems to modern stacks, and collaborated closely with agile teams to ship robust software. My strengths include building reliable backend services, crafting responsive front-ends, and driving CI/CD improvements that enhance quality and speed. Recently, I took a break to provide carers for my adult son; I have now arranged support and am available for new opportunities. I enjoy solving complex problems, mentoring juniors, and contributing to build pipelines and automated testing to improve quality and speed. I’m eager to bring pragmatic, collaborative energy to a new role and help teams deliver value quickly.…I'm a seasoned software developer with over two decades of experience delivering Java, Spring Boot, React, and Python solutions across financial services, government, and enterprise platforms. I have led full-stack microservice initiatives in OpenShift and cloud environments, migrated legacy systems to modern stacks, and collaborated closely with agile teams to ship robust software. My strengths include building reliable backend services, crafting responsive front-ends, and driving CI/CD improvements that enhance quality and speed. Recently, I took a break to provide carers for my adult son; I have now arranged support and am available for new opportunities. I enjoy solving complex problems, mentoring juniors, and contributing to build pipelines and automated testing to improve quality and speed. I’m eager to bring pragmatic, collaborative energy to a new role and help teams deliver value quickly.

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I’m a seasoned software developer with over two decades of experience delivering Java, Spring Boot, React, and Python solutions across financial services, government, and enterprise platforms. I have led full-stack microservice initiatives in OpenShift and cloud environments, migrated legacy systems to modern stacks, and collaborated closely with agile teams to ship robust software. My strengths include building reliable backend services, crafting responsive front-ends, and driving CI/CD improvements that enhance quality and speed.

Recently, I took a break to provide carers for my adult son; I have now arranged support and am available for new opportunities. I enjoy solving complex problems, mentoring juniors, and contributing to build pipelines and automated testing to improve quality and speed. I’m eager to bring pragmatic, collaborative energy to a new role and help teams deliver value quickly.

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Software Developer at Registers of Scotland

April 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024

Agile development role working on Java Spring Boot microservices and on-prem Python projects. Migrated Java Spring Boot projects to Spring Boot 3 and Python 2 to 3; performed some database work and message queue tasks; provided 4th-week team support and Jira administration for other teams.

Java Backend Developer at Coutts/NatWest

October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022

Development role on various microservice projects in Coutts bank, creating Java backend REST endpoints in a microservice architecture.

Java Backend Developer at Natwest

August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022

Project in Home Buying and Ownership, creating Java backend REST endpoints in microservices architecture and front-end React development.

Java Backend Developer at Insights

May 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021

Primarily a Java backend role on an Agile project providing translations for Insights learning and development product; includes Docker, React, and cloud tooling as part of the stack.

Software Developer at Natwest

September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021

Projects in the Stress Testing area, producing reports for mandatory Bank of England regulatory requirements; technologies included Python, Java 8, XML, Git, Bitbucket, TeamCity.

Java/Frontend Developer at Natwest

June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019

Financial Crime work: front-end templates for various Financial Crime teams using Camunda, Angular and Java 8. Optax bug fixes across Java, AngularJS, DB scripts and test updates.

Java Developer at Royal London Group

October 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018

Integration layer between Royal London and a third-party partner, processing XML and creating records. Built autotest suite and enhanced existing tests with Cucumber, Selenium; collaborated with BA, Developers and Testers to define behavior.

Java Developer at Edesix Ltd

March 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017

SQL Server compatibility work for a wearable security product (Hibernate, REST) and migration tooling to support PostgreSQL. Created tests to ensure coverage.

Java Developer at Alliance Trust

July 1, 2015 - February 1, 2017

SQL migration projects; production of reports in various formats; BPEL and Java web services.

Senior Developer at JP Morgan

August 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015

Live/UAT support, project enhancements and bug fixes as part of a small agile team. Technologies included JEE, Spring, Hibernate, Flex, JMS, Oracle, Tomcat, Jenkins, etc.

Senior Developer at Paywizard (formerly MGT)

October 1, 2013 - June 1, 2014

Java/PLSQL response processing to handle XML bank response files; JEE CRM application work; SQL/PLSQL.

Contract Developer at MGT

October 1, 2012 - June 1, 2013

Contract role developing CMS web solution for Publisher; SQL loader and SQL scripts for large Oracle migration.

Java/Perl Developer at Datacash (Mastercard)

July 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012

Agile projects; 50% Java and 50% Perl development on the Datacash Payment Gateway; Linux, Tomcat, MySQL, JEE, Perl.

Java Developer at Dog Digital (on site at ScottishPower)

December 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012

Migrated six ScottishPower websites to a single CMS connected to a SAP backend; involved Tomcat, WebSphere, JSP, HTML/CSS/JS, J2EE, JCO, web services, Oracle.

Senior Technical Specialist at West Lothian Council

November 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011

Contract role; proposals for website rebuild options; worked with Java/.Net/Classic ASP; CMS; leadership and documentation.

Contract Developer at Speechstorm (on Sky)

July 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011

Java/JSP integration layer between Speechstorm/Genesys IVR and Sky Web Services over MQ; Tomcat, Castor, Axis.

Contract Developer at Victor Chandler (Gibraltar)

January 1, 2011 - July 1, 2011

Developed and updated Java API used by Rails frontend; mix of Eclipse, Tomcat, Maven, JUnit, Resin; Java, Spring, Hibernate, Unix.

Contract Developer at Prudential Ltd/Capita

July 1, 2007 - August 1, 2010

Contract role building/supporting Prudential’s websites and intranet; Alterian CMS; extended role during Capita takeover.

Co-Founder / Owner at Partner in Real Estate Bulgaria LLP

October 1, 2004 - October 1, 2006

Built a website and a custom CMS for a Bulgarian real estate business; managed client inquiries and operations.

Senior Programmer at Sopra Group

March 1, 2001 - July 1, 2007

Permanent role; gained experience across full software lifecycle, requirements analysis, design, development, and support; multiple promotions.

Proactive Material Planner at Ministry of Defence, RAF, DARA Almondbank, Perth

April 1, 1994 - February 1, 2001

MRP-driven planning for helicopter spares using in-house systems.

Material Planner at Ministry of Defence, Navy, HMNB Rosyth

November 1, 1990 - March 1, 1994

Preparation of documentation supporting disposal of materials; processing through Naval computer supply system.