Summary
Jay Alexander is a Senior Software Engineer based in Melbourne with nine years of hands-on experience building web and backend systems across startups and large enterprises. He has progressed from C# developer roles at carsales.com.au and Synergetic to senior engineering positions at PeopleBench and Storeplay, demonstrating strong full-stack capability and adaptability. Currently completing formal studies in Web & Software Development at Coder Academy, he pairs practical industry experience with current best practices and tooling. His background includes both product-focused engineering at LoyPal and consultancy-style work within the CI&T family, showing an ability to deliver in diverse team contexts. Notably, he began his career in operational roles (surveillance operator) and moved into development via internships, illustrating a pragmatic, maker-oriented approach to solving real-world problems. Colleagues describe him as a designer-builder who enjoys creating useful, well-crafted software rather than just writing code.
9 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Web & Software Development, Web & Software Development at Coder Academy