Christopher Blodgett
Full-Stack Engineer | Building Scalable Web Applications
Seattle, WA
About
Highly motivated Full-Stack Engineer with a proven track record of developing scalable and maintainable web applications. Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Python, Go, and AWS cloud technologies. Seeking a permanent, full-time position as a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to a company's growth and build impactful, innovative solutions. Passionate about finding a long-term professional home where I can continue to learn and grow.
Skills
Front-End:
React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Back-End:
Go, JavaScript (Node.js), Python, C++
Cloud:
AWS (API Gateway, Lambda, EC2, S3, CloudFormation), GCP (Compute, Storage)
DevOps:
Terraform, CDK, GitLab, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes
Databases:
Postgres, MySQL, DynamoDB, Datastore
GitHub Stats
Personal Interests
I'm passionate about building websites and experimenting with IoT devices, always looking for creative ways to blend technology with everyday life. Beyond coding, I thrive on outdoor adventures—whether it's climbing sheer rock faces, catching waves, or carving through fresh snow. I love the challenge, the rush, and the deep connection with nature that comes with each pursuit. No matter the season, I'm always seeking new experiences that push my limits and fuel my curiosity.
Experience Highlights
Senior Software Developer (Contract) - Meta (via Magnit)
As a Senior Software Developer at Meta, I played a key role in developing AI plugins for Sports and POI search. My work laid the groundwork for ongoing evaluation, ensuring the quality and effectiveness of these features. I also leveraged AI to generate synthetic data and perform first-pass quality evaluations, significantly enhancing the efficiency of our testing process. This included building end-to-end evaluation code, interactive dashboards, and comprehensive datasets for the POI Search plugin, enabling iterative improvements in search result quality.
Technologies: C++, Python, Go, PHP
Senior Software Developer (Contract) - Leica Biosystems (via Oxford)
At Leica Biosystems, I led the development of a multi-threaded Go CLI application for capturing microscope slide images. This project included both the CLI application and the server-side cloud component for AWS, GCP, and Azure, each with 80% test coverage. I also managed the Docker container definitions, ensuring seamless deployment across Lambda, Cloud Run, and other containerized environments. I contributed to defining coding standards and implementing automated deployments.
Technologies: Go, AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Bitbucket
Senior Software Developer - SauceLabs (Venture-backed Startup)
Initially tasked with leading the development of a replacement visualization testing platform. Following the project's cancellation, I pivoted to implement Axe Deque accessibility services in TypeScript, integrating them into Android emulated devices and developing the JavaScript frontend updates to display accessibility results.
Technologies: Typescript, Go, Javascript, GCP, Gitlab
Senior Developer (Contract) - Amazon Web Services (via Oxford)
During my time at Amazon Web Services, I made significant contributions to the codebase, improving its quality and maintainability. I refactored and removed thousands of lines of unused code, resulting in a more streamlined and efficient system. I also completely overhauled the lambda deployment process, transitioning to a fully automated and standardized CI/CD pipeline. I introduced Makefiles for consistent builds and zipping, AWS SAM for streamlined local build/test workflows, and pipenv/pre-commit for standardized linting and testing. Finally, I integrated these improvements into their existing Jenkins pipelines, ensuring all deployments to production occurred exclusively through CI/CD after code merge to the main branch. This eliminated inconsistencies and significantly improved deployment reliability.
Technologies: Python, Go, AWS, Jenkins
Systems Development Engineer II - Amazon Web Services
Led the full-stack development of a React-based web application, encompassing OIDC authentication, API development, database design, Lambda functions, and comprehensive unit testing. Managed a team of five junior engineers, overseeing sprints, story creation, and backlog grooming.
Technologies: Typescript, Python, Ruby, CDK, AWS
DevOps Engineer (Contract) - Disney (via Insight Global)
Contributed to a large-scale corporate migration of code repositories, assisting teams with code migration, pipeline validation, and deployment support. Deployed and integrated HashiCorp Vault using Kubernetes and OIDC/OpenID to enhance security. Collaborated with a local team on Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm chart deployments and management.
Technologies: Ruby, PowerShell, Kubernetes, Helm, Vault, Gitlab, Nexus
Systems Development Engineer II (Contract) - Amazon Web Services (via Collabera)
Developed and implemented automated tools using Ruby and Amazon's in-house pipeline to deploy and maintain multiple team services at a global scale. These tools streamlined deployments and improved the reliability of critical services. Collaborated cross-team to deliver these automated solutions.
Technologies: Ruby, Python, AWS
Software Engineer - Getty Images
Contributed to the development and maintenance of the main upload API for Getty Images, a high-volume, critical component of their content ingestion pipeline. Developed in C# using .NET and .NET Core, with a strong emphasis on code quality, SOLID principles, and Gang of Four design patterns.
Technologies: C#, PowerShell, MSBuild, AWS
Senior Systems Engineer - Getty Images
Developed automation solutions for infrastructure management, leveraging tools like Ansible Tower, GitLab CI/CD, Packer, and Puppet. Scripted in PowerShell, Python, and Bash to automate Windows configuration, updates, and deployments. Improved team adoption of automation tools and best practices through training and knowledge sharing.
Technologies: PowerShell, Ruby, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, AWS
Software Engineer - CDK Global
Developed and implemented automation solutions for full-stack provisioning, leveraging tools like Puppet, PowerShell, and Hyper-V. Created a Puppet testing framework using PowerShell to ensure the reliability of provisioning modules. Gained experience with a variety of platforms, including VMware, VCO, and an open-source REST API platform. Utilized scripting skills (PowerShell, JavaScript, Python, Ruby) to automate diverse configuration and management tasks across Linux and Windows environments.
Technologies: PowerShell, Ruby, Puppet