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I'm Justin Jenkins, a hands-on and adaptable Senior Software Engineer based in Longview, TX, with over 14 years of experience designing, building, and improving full-stack applications in healthcare, enterprise tech, and startup environments. I thrive on delivering clean, scalable code and mentoring teammates, using modern tech like .NET Core, React, Angular, Azure, and SQL/Postgres, and I enjoy Agile, remote-first settings. I also contribute to large-scale solutions at Optum and have helped early-stage companies scale products from the ground up. I am known for shipping robust features, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving performance and maintainability. In my spare time I stay curious, experiment with new tools, and enjoy mentoring others and sharing knowledge.…I'm Justin Jenkins, a hands-on and adaptable Senior Software Engineer based in Longview, TX, with over 14 years of experience designing, building, and improving full-stack applications in healthcare, enterprise tech, and startup environments. I thrive on delivering clean, scalable code and mentoring teammates, using modern tech like .NET Core, React, Angular, Azure, and SQL/Postgres, and I enjoy Agile, remote-first settings. I also contribute to large-scale solutions at Optum and have helped early-stage companies scale products from the ground up. I am known for shipping robust features, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving performance and maintainability. In my spare time I stay curious, experiment with new tools, and enjoy mentoring others and sharing knowledge.

Justin Jenkins

Web Developer, Front-End Developer, Back-End Developer, +2

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I'm Justin Jenkins, a hands-on and adaptable Senior Software Engineer based in Longview, TX, with over 14 years of experience designing, building, and improving full-stack applications in healthcare, enterprise tech, and startup environments. I thrive on delivering clean, scalable code and mentoring teammates, using modern tech like .NET Core, React, Angular, Azure, and SQL/Postgres, and I enjoy Agile, remote-first settings. I also contribute to large-scale solutions at Optum and have helped early-stage companies scale products from the ground up. I am known for shipping robust features, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving performance and maintainability. In my spare time I stay curious, experiment with new tools, and enjoy mentoring others and sharing knowledge.…I'm Justin Jenkins, a hands-on and adaptable Senior Software Engineer based in Longview, TX, with over 14 years of experience designing, building, and improving full-stack applications in healthcare, enterprise tech, and startup environments. I thrive on delivering clean, scalable code and mentoring teammates, using modern tech like .NET Core, React, Angular, Azure, and SQL/Postgres, and I enjoy Agile, remote-first settings. I also contribute to large-scale solutions at Optum and have helped early-stage companies scale products from the ground up. I am known for shipping robust features, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving performance and maintainability. In my spare time I stay curious, experiment with new tools, and enjoy mentoring others and sharing knowledge.

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I’m Justin Jenkins, a hands-on and adaptable Senior Software Engineer based in Longview, TX, with over 14 years of experience designing, building, and improving full-stack applications in healthcare, enterprise tech, and startup environments. I thrive on delivering clean, scalable code and mentoring teammates, using modern tech like .NET Core, React, Angular, Azure, and SQL/Postgres, and I enjoy Agile, remote-first settings.

I also contribute to large-scale solutions at Optum and have helped early-stage companies scale products from the ground up. I am known for shipping robust features, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving performance and maintainability. In my spare time I stay curious, experiment with new tools, and enjoy mentoring others and sharing knowledge.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer at BrightLayer Solutions

April 1, 2020 - Present

Built the MVP of a SaaS platform for small businesses; authored end-to-end features using ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript, and SQL Server, including user authentication, billing, and dashboard modules. Collaborated directly with founders to prioritize features based on user feedback and growth goals. Handled debugging, testing, and deployment personally in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment. Contributed to growing the app to over 5,000 active users before acquisition.

Senior Software Engineer at UnitedHealth Group (Optum)

October 1, 2016 - April 1, 2020

Contributed to a large-scale modernization project; redesigned internal systems using Azure and .NET Core; Refactored legacy services and introduced RESTful APIs, improving maintainability and performance across multiple departments. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enforce HIPAA compliance and align with enterprise architecture policy. Used Power BI to build real-time dashboards empowering business teams. Participated in daily Agile ceremonies and drove continuous delivery practices, ensuring smooth deployment pipelines.

Senior Software Engineer at Konnect Global Solutions

February 1, 2012 - October 1, 2016

Led the engineering design and implementation of microservices for insurance and healthcare clients using ASP.NET Core and Angular. Developed modular, scalable features with React and .NET Core Web APIs, improving reusability and decreasing time to market. Designed secure, multi-tenant solutions for processing sensitive user data. Integrated external APIs for payment gateways, document uploads, and customer communication platforms. Mentored junior developers and led peer reviews. Partnered with DevOps to set up CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Docker, supporting weekly releases with minimal downtime.

Software Engineer at Macrosoft Tech

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Developed full-stack web applications for marketing and retail businesses using .NET MVC and AngularJS. Created ETL pipelines and reporting solutions with SSIS and SSRS, improving visibility for client operations. Introduced caching and database tuning strategies to reduce load times by up to 40%. Played an active role in client communications, gathering requirements, and iterating on solutions in sprints. Led internal demos and documentation efforts to ensure long-term maintainability of projects.