Raul Junco

Simplifying System Design

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

About

Software Engineering Manager and system design leader with 15+ years of experience building scalable software, leading teams, and solving complex backend and data problems. I specialize in software architecture, distributed systems, APIs, databases, performance optimization, and reliable system design. My experience includes leading cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and delivering projects across the full software lifecycle, from requirements and prototyping to implementation, testing, and long-term maintenance. I work mainly with C#, Node.js, JavaScript, and Python, with a strong focus on building systems that are simple, resilient, and designed to evolve. I’m especially interested in how AI will reshape software development. The biggest shift is not just faster coding. It is the growing importance of judgment, system design, code review, and engineering clarity in a world where implementation becomes cheaper. As AI changes how software gets built, I believe the engineers who think clearly, design well, and understand trade-offs will stand out even more. I also enjoy helping engineers grow by breaking down complex technical ideas into practical lessons they can apply immediately.

Experience

  • Software Engineering Manager at ANDMORE
    Jul 2020 - Present · 6 yrs

  • Levatas (Full-time · 5 yrs 4 mos)
    • Development Team Lead
      2017 - Jul 2020 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Senior Software Engineer
      Apr 2015 - 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Senior Software Engineering Consultant at EndToEnd Management
    Jan 2012 - 2015 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Senior Software Developer at Laura Software
    Sep 2009 - Jan 2011 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Independent Software Developer at Independent
    2005 - 2009 · 4 yrs