King Simmons

Resume

Results-driven Senior Backend Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable backend systems using Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, SQL, NoSQL, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP). Proven success in delivering high- impact backend services, improving observability and reliability, and supporting systems serving hundreds of millions of users. Strong background in data modeling, messaging systems, and production operations. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, rapid problem solving, and improving team velocity through code quality and mentorship. Passionate about creating efficient, reliable solutions and continuously growing through learning and team leadership.

Skills

  • Java
  • Python
  • Kotlin
  • Spring Boot
  • Distributed Systems
  • PostgreSQL
  • AWS
  • GCP
  • Pub/Sub
  • Docker
  • Observability
  • Tracing
  • CI/CD
  • Automated Testing
  • REST APIs
  • GraphQL
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • Agile

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Georgia · 2020

Experience

Senior Software Engineer

The Home Depot

August 2025 — January 2026

Designed, maintained, and deployed distributed backend services supporting pricing, logistics, and vendor communication systems. Worked across GCP infrastructure, pub/sub messaging, relational databases, and test automation to ensure service reliability and production readiness. Collaborated with cross-functional teams on architecture, debugging, and last-mile delivery under tight deadlines.

Software Engineer

Indeed

May 2022 — July 2025

Designed and built backend services and GraphQL APIs powering user-facing dashboards, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability. Contributed to CI/CD pipelines and Docker based deployment, automated testing, and production deployment processes to improve system reliability.

Software Engineer – Backend Testing & Reliability

General Motors

January 2021 — April 2022

Focused on backend service reliability through automated API testing, CI/CD integration, and validation of distributed system workflows. Designed and executed automated tests for backend RESTful services to ensure stable integrations across frontend and backend systems. Collaborated with developers and QA to define test plans, acceptance criteria, and improve automated tests coverage in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Highlights

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