Summary
James Kozianski is a Staff Software Engineer based in Sydney with 17 years of experience building scalable search and web platforms. Currently at Algolia, he focuses on driving technical excellence and delivering high-performance, user-facing search experiences. James blends deep engineering practice with mentorship, helping teams navigate complex system design and operational trade-offs. He’s comfortable across the stack and known for pragmatic solutions that balance performance, reliability, and developer productivity. Beyond shipping features, he invests in making systems observable and maintainable, enabling teams to move faster with confidence.
17 years of coding experience