Summary
James Aldridge is a Senior Software Engineer based in Dublin with nine years of hands-on experience building production software across cloud, e‑commerce, and media platforms. His career includes roles at AWS, Shutterstock, Microsoft, and Aon, reflecting fluency in scalable backend systems and modern front-end stacks—most recently transitioning between contract work and senior engineering roles that bridge product needs and delivery. He has a track record of shipping features in fast-paced environments, from large cloud providers to consulting and startup settings, which suggests strong adaptability and cross-domain collaboration skills. Educated in computer science at South East Technological University, James combines enterprise-grade engineering practices with the agility of a contractor, often stepping into roles that require rapid onboarding and impact. Colleagues would describe him as a pragmatic problem-solver who thrives where reliability, performance, and user-facing polish intersect.
9 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Leaving Cert, Leaving Cert at Scoil Chonglais
Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science, Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science at South East Technological University
English