Ben Richards
Bournemouth,Dorset
Summary
Experienced Senior Developer specializing in Azure, .NET Core, React, and TypeScript. Passionate about solving complex problems, delivering high-quality solutions, and driving team collaboration. I bring hands-on development experience and leadership skills, mentoring colleagues and guiding technical decisions. Committed to continuous learning, I focus on building scalable, efficient systems with the user experience at the core. Skilled in Agile methodologies and Systems Thinking, I aim to inspire positive change and align technical execution with business goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Azure Integration Developer (Acting Lead)
Emerald Publishing Group
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Temporarily assuming lead developer responsibilities, overseeing technical direction and team coordination.
- Developed integration interchanges using event-driven architecture and enterprise service bus (ESB) patterns, leveraging Azure Service Bus, Event Hub, and Logic Apps, while ensuring comprehensive documentation.
- Analysing and determining the approach for implementation and translating technical decisions into Azure DevOps tasks for the development team.
- Work closely with QA and solution architects to refine designs, validate requirements, and ensure the delivery of robust, high-quality solutions.
Developer / Senior Developer
Twenty7Tec
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Demonstrated Agile leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-value, time-sensitive solutions.
- Promoted better coding practices by providing detailed code reviews and contributing clear, comprehensive documentation.
- Maintained and extended a mortgage sourcing platform built with ASP.NET Framework MVC, jQuery, and Bootstrap, while also enhancing and supporting sourcing engine's REST and SOAP APIs.
- Modernized and improved a legacy financial CRM written in C++ by introducing .NET Core, React, TypeScript, and GraphQL, while further enhancing the product with third-party integrations.
Software Engineer
288 Group Ltd
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Crafted and enhanced Sitters.co.uk, a customer-facing website, leveraging C#, MVC, Bootstrap, JavaScript, and Azure.
- Designed and built a mobile app for Sitters using Dart and Flutter.
- Streamlined deployments with CI/CD pipelines via CodeMagic, Azure DevOps, and Firebase.
- Embraced TDD practices, developing robust unit tests with MSTest for reliable, maintainable code.
Developer
Redweb Ltd
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Delivered a broad range of development services, from BAU work to project-based initiatives, consistently achieving high-quality results
- Investigated and resolved client-reported issues, providing technical advice on utilizing Sitecore CMS, while maintaining security by applying critical patches and updates in line with security bulletins.
- Proposed and executed site enhancements, generating revenue opportunities for clients
- Proactively shared client-specific knowledge through team meetings and wikis, enhancing collective expertise
Junior Developer / Senior IT Support
Bournemouth Independent Group (BIG)
02.2017 - 09.2018
- Developed web applications using .NET Framework, MVC, C#, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, and T-SQL.
- Created and maintained SQL Server reports to streamline data accessibility and insights.
- Automated tasks and enhanced system efficiency with stored procedures, scheduled jobs, and report generation tools.
- Provided mentorship and training to the IT analyst who replaced me, helping to ensure a smooth transition and fostering a skilled team.
IT Support Analyst
Bournemouth Independent Group (BIG)
01.2016 - 02.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computing and IT
Open University
/2014 -
Skills
Programming Languages:
C#
JavaScript
TypeScript
T-SQL
Cloud & DevOps:
Azure Integration Services
DevOps
DevOps Pipelines
Backend Frameworks:
ASPNET MVC
NET Core
NET Framework
Entity Framework
Frontend Frameworks & Libraries:
Reactjs
jQuery
Bootstrap
HTML
CSS / SASS
Testing & Development Practices:
MSTest
Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Methodologies:
Agile
SCRUM
Systems Thinking (Enid Mumford approach)
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, 2021
- MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional - Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014
- MTA: Database Fundamentals
Timeline
Azure Integration Developer (Acting Lead)
Emerald Publishing Group
08.2024 - 04.2025
Developer / Senior Developer
Twenty7Tec
02.2022 - 07.2024
Software Engineer
288 Group Ltd
11.2020 - 01.2022
Developer
Redweb Ltd
09.2018 - 11.2020
Junior Developer / Senior IT Support
Bournemouth Independent Group (BIG)
02.2017 - 09.2018
IT Support Analyst
Bournemouth Independent Group (BIG)
01.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computing and IT
Open University
/2014 -
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