Maxwell Young
Odessa,TX
Summary
Results-oriented, innovative Software Engineer with over 10 years of proven expertise designing scalable full-stack solutions specializing in TypeScript, ReactJS, NodeJS, and cloud-based architectures, consistently simplifying complex integrations and accelerating product deployments. Delivered key architecture modernizations that reduced technical debt, optimized platform performance, and increased customer engagement through enhanced real-time systems and modular backend services. Deep expertise in RESTful APIs, GraphQL integrations, AWS cloud infrastructure, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices uniquely positions this professional to effectively address and resolve technology scalability, platform modernization, and integration challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
APL Logistics
01.2021 - Current
- Lead full-stack engineering for a cloud-based HR management platform, leveraging React, Node.js, TypeScript, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, AWS (Amazon Web Services), and Agile methodologies to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions.
- Built and implemented modular backend services by refactoring monolithic systems into scalable, maintainable microservices integrated with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and AWS cloud solutions.
- Developed responsive, user-friendly web and mobile applications utilizing modern JavaScript frameworks, TypeScript, and React, significantly enhancing user experience and reliability.
- Owned continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, streamlining testing processes, integration workflows, and accelerating software release cycles through DevOps best practices.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with Product Managers, UX Designers, Data Scientists, and DevOps team members to translate complex product requirements into actionable technical designs and implementations.
- Mentored junior and mid-level software engineers, guiding growth in effective coding practices, architecture decisions, Agile methodologies, and fostering a collaborative engineering culture.
- Introduced and promoted Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices, improved code quality, enhanced automated and manual test coverage, and reduced production issues.
- Delivered real-time integrations with third-party APIs, RESTful web services, and core internal systems to build seamless payroll processing and employee management solutions.
- Supported architectural strategy, provided innovative technical recommendations for platform scalability, and continuously stayed updated on emerging technologies and best practices.
Software Engineer III
Walmart
Dallas, TX
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Developed complex full-stack applications integrating TypeScript, React, RESTful APIs, Node.js, NLP-based search, GraphQL, Elasticsearch, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and best DevOps practices, enhancing Walmart’s digital customer and associate platforms.
- Built and optimized backend microservices and RESTful APIs using Node.js and TypeScript to handle millions of daily interactions, enabling seamless mobile and web user experiences, increased scalability, and enhanced system performance.
- Integrated ML-driven personalization engines, real-time inventory systems, Elasticsearch-based NLP search functionalities, and predictive analytics models, significantly improving customer satisfaction, engagement, and product discoverability.
- Developed robust front-end solutions using React.js and TypeScript for Walmart’s customer-facing platforms, enhancing site responsiveness, accessibility, user interaction, and overall satisfaction scores.
- Improved efficiency of automated CI/CD pipelines by leveraging AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Agile methodologies, and cloud infrastructure best practices, substantially reducing deployment time and bolstering reliability.
- Enhanced internal associate mobile tools through AI-driven features, NLP, and machine learning concepts to streamline workload management, employee scheduling, and access to critical resources, leading to optimized internal team productivity and satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, UX Designers, QA Engineers, and stakeholders, quickly translating business requirements into thoughtfully designed and scalable software solutions.
Software Engineer
Chewy
Dallas, TX
07.2015 - 12.2017
- Built and enhanced Chewy’s customer-facing e-commerce experiences with React, Node.js, TypeScript, cloud services with AWS, RESTful backends, Agile development cycles, CI/CD practices, and DevOps tools, streamlining shopping and increasing platform reliability.
- Delivered engaging frontend experiences and responsive web applications using React.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript frameworks, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction levels.
- Built and maintained reliable backend API services and integrations using Node.js, designing high-availability solutions capable of efficiently handling large volumes of e-commerce transactions.
- Partnered with QA and DevOps teams, contributing to the ongoing optimization of automated testing processes, containerization with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipeline enhancements.
- Integrated cloud-based AWS services to support scaling, improved performance, and robust system reliability, especially during peak traffic periods.
- Collaborated closely and proactively communicated with cross-functional stakeholders, including Product Managers and UX teams, translating business needs into technical solutions.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
08.2015
Skills
- React
- Nextjs
- Vue
- Angular
- JavaScript ES6
- TypeScript
- HTML5/CSS3
- Redux
- Zustand
- Mobx
- Vuex
- RxJS
- Nodejs
- Expressjs
- NestJS
- GraphQL
- REST APIs
- Elasticsearch
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- DynamoDB
- Kafka
- Redis
- WebSockets
- Jest
- Mocha
- Cypress
- Selenium
- Datadog
- Postman
- SonarQube
- JWT
- OAuth
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- GitHub Actions
- Jenkins
- Nginx
- AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, ECS/EKS, API Gateway)
- GCP
- Azure
- Agile (Scrum, Kanban)
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Microservices & Modular Architecture
Personal Information
Title: Senior Software Engineer
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
APL Logistics
01.2021 - Current
Software Engineer III
Walmart
01.2018 - 12.2020
Software Engineer
Chewy
07.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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