Reading, England, United Kingdom
• Developed and maintained high-volume backend systems for parsing, processing and storing tax form data from 7+ million users annually, ensuring compliance and data integrity. • Built a user-friendly self-service tool for deployment on external websites to verify if certain taxes are applicable to their users, leading to a 55% decrease in redundant support desk calls. • Implemented unit/integration tests and CI/CD pipelines collaborating with QA to ensure code reliability and minimize faults. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including government officials, infrastructure engineers and language experts to deliver high quality products on schedule. • Ensured GDPR-compliant data handling for sensitive taxpayer information.
• Developed a web-based text-input template engine system that hooks into the existing infrastructure and database, decreasing the workload of the company by a significant amount. • Worked individually in a team of 7 via the agile scrum methodology, arranged and lead meetings/interviews with stakeholders, operating both remotely and on-site. • Conducted research on template engines based on criteria obtained from stakeholders. • Built and maintained architecture and database diagrams.
• Developed a farmers’ produce marketplace enabling local farmers to sell their goods online with secure customer transactions. • Collaborated closely with the CEO to align development with business goals in a fast-paced startup environment. • Built a secure payment and order processing system ensuring smooth transactions. • Conducted targeted user research via surveys, e-mail and calls to identify key features and optimize UX, directly shaping product direction.