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Anxhela Jano

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I am Anxhela, a backend software engineer from Tirana who loves turning complex systems into smooth, reliable experiences.

About

I am Anxhela, a backend software engineer from Tirana who loves turning complex systems into smooth, reliable experiences. For the past three years I have worked on Brightline, the first private high-speed rail service in the U.S., building the services behind ticket booking, changes and sign-in for thousands of daily passengers.

My day-to-day is NestJS, Node.js and TypeScript on AWS, using Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB and SQS to build fast, event-driven APIs. I’m happiest when connecting different platforms. I have led an identity migration from Auth0 to Strivacity, brought rail services into the Amadeus GDS, and integrated partners across loyalty, airline and parking systems.

I care about the details that keep software healthy in production. I also enjoy working closely with front-end and mobile teams so everything fits together well. With an M.Sc. in Information Security, I bring a security mindset to every system I build, and I am always learning something new.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined November 2026

Languages

  • AlbanianFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • FrenchIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Financial Services
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience

Software Engineer · BrightlineNov 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

Developed and optimized backend systems for Brightline, improving ticketing, booking, and rail operations. Built and maintained backend services using NestJS and Node.js, including leading a migration of authentication from Auth0 to Strivacity. Designed and integrated REST APIs for real-time ticket booking, modifications, and user authentication supporting high passenger volumes. Integrated multiple external APIs (Sqills/S3 Passenger, Antavo, United, TIBA Parking, Amadeus) to connect ticketing, loyalty, airline, parking, and travel services. Integrated rail services into the Amadeus GDS platform for trip lookup, authentication, and post-booking management across web and mobile apps. Implemented event-driven architectures with AWS Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, and caching via ElastiCache. Used S3, SQS, SNS, IAM, and CloudWatch for monitoring and debugging, including Datadog and CloudWatch Live Tail. Deployed services using Docker and handled API testing and documentation with Postma

Software Engineer Intern · TiranaAug 2023 – Nov 2023 · 4 mos

Built backend algorithms for an expense-sharing application inspired by Splitwise, focusing on fair and efficient cost splitting. Developed scalable backend services using NestJS and TypeScript with emphasis on clean architecture and effective API design. Designed and optimized NoSQL database schemas with DynamoDB, implementing performance-focused algorithms.

Student Brand Representative · Red BullMar 2021 – May 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

Represented the Red Bull brand on campus by identifying partnership and visibility opportunities. Managed Red Bull Albania’s Instagram presence by creating engaging content and growing audience engagement.

Education

M.Sc. in Information Security · University of Tirana, Faculty of Economics2022 – 2024
B.Sc. in Business Informatics (equivalent to a Canadian Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Business Technology) · University of Tirana, Faculty of Economics2019 – 2022

Certifications and awards· 5

Certificate of Achievement – Brightline Loyalty Project2030 – 2026
Certificate of Appreciation – Brightline Branded Fares 3.02030 – 2026
Angular, JavaScript & TypeScript – IkubInfo Academy2023 – 2026
The Complete Web Development Bootcamp – Udemy2030 – 2026

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