Summary
Jake Davison is a Senior Software Engineer with nine years of experience building backend systems in Java and practical exposure to JavaScript, C, C++, Python and functional languages like Haskell. Currently at lastminute.com after several progressive roles at Merkle EMEA supporting Sky UK, he focuses on distributed systems and backend architecture while exploring React Native and front-end UX. A Computer Science graduate from the University of Groningen, he combines strong engineering discipline with an international perspective gained living in the Netherlands and now based in Sitges, Spain. Jake pairs technical depth with creative practice—he’s a self-taught photographer working on a print project and experiments with pattern making and garment design—which informs his aesthetic sensibility and iterative approach to engineering. Comfortable taking on lead responsibilities, he brings a pragmatic, user-aware mindset to cross-functional teams and a curiosity for improving both product experience and system reliability.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science at University of Groningen