I am a senior software engineer with 12 years of experience specializing in building dynamic and responsive web applications. My expertise lies in using cutting-edge technologies such as React, Angular, Next.js, Node.js, Express.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions. I have a strong background in designing scalable cloud-based architectures using microservices, Docker, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines. Over the years, I have worked on projects across various industries including Fintech, e-Commerce, Healthcare, and Social Apps, always aiming to exceed client expectations with robust, maintainable software.

Jacob Kurtzman

I am a senior software engineer with 12 years of experience specializing in building dynamic and responsive web applications. My expertise lies in using cutting-edge technologies such as React, Angular, Next.js, Node.js, Express.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions. I have a strong background in designing scalable cloud-based architectures using microservices, Docker, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines. Over the years, I have worked on projects across various industries including Fintech, e-Commerce, Healthcare, and Social Apps, always aiming to exceed client expectations with robust, maintainable software.

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I am a senior software engineer with 12 years of experience specializing in building dynamic and responsive web applications. My expertise lies in using cutting-edge technologies such as React, Angular, Next.js, Node.js, Express.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.

I have a strong background in designing scalable cloud-based architectures using microservices, Docker, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines. Over the years, I have worked on projects across various industries including Fintech, e-Commerce, Healthcare, and Social Apps, always aiming to exceed client expectations with robust, maintainable software.

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Language

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at TheoremOne
September 1, 2023 - Present
Led the development of scalable financial applications using React, Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS services. Developed and deployed Node.js microservices for authentication, billing, and real-time notifications integrated via API gateway. Improved web API response times by 40% with asynchronous Python FastAPI. Built enterprise-grade frontend applications using Angular and React, optimizing performance and SEO. Designed RESTful and GraphQL APIs with Express.js and Apollo Server. Utilized Redis for caching and real-time session management. Managed cloud deployments on AWS, GCP using Terraform and CDK. Led containerization with Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes. Collaborated in Agile Scrum teams to ensure continuous delivery.
Software Engineer at UnitedHealth Group
August 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Engineered medication management interface with React and SCSS for a multi-brand healthcare platform. Led frontend architecture redesign with Vue.js improving code reuse by 40%. Developed custom CRM with React and MongoDB, increasing sales productivity by 30%. Improved SEO with Next.js server-side rendering yielding 30% traffic growth. Enhanced backend APIs with Python Django for 20% performance gains. Built microservices using Docker, Kubernetes and AWS Lambda. Created CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. Developed mobile apps using React Native with Firebase backend. Contributed to frontend modular architecture using Bootstrap, Material UI, and AntD. Integrated Kafka Streams for real-time analytics reducing latency.
Software Developer at Dollar General
September 30, 2018 - July 25, 2025
Developed e-Commerce platform using React.js and Node.js increasing online sales by 25%. Built RESTful endpoints within Next.js. Utilized React Hooks to improve code readability and maintainability. Designed RESTful APIs and integrated SQL Server and MongoDB solutions. Automated tests with Cypress integrating CI/CD tools Jenkins and GitHub Actions. Leveraged AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3 for serverless app development. Applied responsive design best practices using HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap. Worked in Agile teams to deliver backend features on time.
Senior Software Engineer at TheoremOne
September 1, 2023 - Present
Led development of scalable financial applications using React, Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS. Developed microservices for authentication, billing, and real-time notifications integrated via API gateway. Improved API response time by 40% with FastAPI in Python and enhanced frontend performance using Angular and Next.js. Designed RESTful and GraphQL APIs, optimized databases with TypeORM, and deployed cloud infrastructure using AWS, GCP, Terraform, and CDK. Implemented CI/CD pipelines, containerized microservices with Docker and Kubernetes, and orchestrated event-driven systems with Kafka and Redis. Adhered to Agile Scrum methodologies across the software development lifecycle.
Software Engineer at UnitedHealth Group
August 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Engineered React-based medication management interfaces with SCSS and developed custom CRM systems increasing sales productivity by 30%. Created server-side logic and improved SEO using Next.js. Led frontend redesign using Vue.js and SCSS, enhanced backend with Python and Django, and developed microservices deployed via Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS Lambda. Set up CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions and built E2E test suites with Cypress. Worked extensively with REST and GraphQL APIs and integrated Kafka for real-time analytics. Contributed to project onboarding documentation using Storybook and Swagger, maintaining modular architecture and consistent UI frameworks.
Software Developer at Dollar General
September 30, 2018 - July 25, 2025
Developed an e-Commerce platform using React.js and Node.js, which increased online sales by 25%. Built RESTful APIs and used React Hooks to enhance code maintainability. Integrated data storage with SQL Server and MongoDB and leveraged AWS serverless services for scalable applications. Incorporated Cypress testing in CI/CD pipelines and applied responsive web design for cross-device compatibility. Collaborated in Agile cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of backend features and supported continuous integration and deployment processes.
Senior Software Engineer at TheoremOne
September 1, 2023 - Present
Led development of scalable front-end systems for a Fintech platform using React and TypeScript, enhancing performance and security. Developed Node.js-based microservices, RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and improved API response times using Python FastAPI. Architected enterprise apps with Next.js and Angular, and implemented reusable components following best practices. Spearheaded containerization and microservices deployment using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS Lambda. Collaborated in Agile Scrum teams to ensure continuous delivery.
Software Engineer at UnitedHealth Group
August 1, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Engineered React-based healthcare multi-brand platform UIs and custom CRM systems boosting sales productivity by 30%. Enhanced databases and APIs with Python and Django, improved web app performance by 20%, and migrated workloads to Azure SQL. Led front-end redesigns using Vue and Angular with Tailwind CSS for improved modularity and load times. Built React Native mobile apps and developed REST APIs, event-driven workflows, and CI/CD pipelines on Azure. Integrated Kafka for real-time analytics and created comprehensive test suites using Jest and Cypress.
Software Developer at Dollar General
September 1, 2018 - September 2, 2025
Developed and launched an e-Commerce platform with React and Node.js that increased online sales by 25%. Built scalable Angular web applications with modular architectures and secure route handling. Implemented RESTful APIs improving data exchange and integrated data solutions using SQL Server and MongoDB. Enhanced automated testing with Cypress integrated into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions. Collaborated in Agile teams to deliver backend features timely and optimized responsive web design for multiple devices.

Education

Bachelor Degree at University of Kansas
September 1, 2009 - June 30, 2013
Bachelor Degree at University of Kansas
September 1, 2009 - June 30, 2013
Bachelor Degree of Computer Science at University of Kansas
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other