Egidijus Sarkus
Edinburgh
Summary
Skilled software developer with expertise in JavaScript, React, TypeScript, and NodeJS. Proficient in using Jenkins, Docker, Cypress, and Jest for efficient software development and testing. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, logical and creative thinking, and a passion for solving complex problems. Excellent communication skills combined with critical thinking and effective time management. Committed to leveraging technical skills to drive innovative solutions in a dynamic work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Lloyds Banking Group
09.2022 - Current
- Worked on a Pensions application to allow customers to engage more actively with their pensions
- Completed a Software Development Apprenticeship, achieving a grade of distinction
- Worked with different teams to deliver products, presented features to stakeholders
- Gained good knowledge and understanding of microservices and different technologies that are used in full stack development
- Worked with tools such as Jenkins, React, Typescript, NodeJS to create web applications
- Developed automated tests for new functionality that was introduced using Cypress UI automation tool
- Experience in different ways of working such as Waterfall, Agile and Kanban
- Experience in mentoring new members of the team and apprentices
Tour Guide
Historic Scotland
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Trained apprentice guides so that they better understood the information to present to tourists and travellers
- Ensured the safety of all members of the group by pointing out cracked pavements, bad lighting and steps, providing assistance as needed
- Communicated using a radio with my colleagues about any issues that might appear during the day
- Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors
- Gave private tours and VIP tours, one being the president of Lithuania
- Worked overtime events, ministerial functions and Military Tattoo festival
- Completed a Castle operations apprenticeship
Sales Advisor
Sky
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Maximised sales revenue through effective upselling and cross-selling of associated products
- Used active listening and relationship-building skills to assess customer needs, build rapport and deliver viable solutions
- Handled concerns and complaints with care, delivering positive outcomes for continued customer loyalty
- Applied various sales techniques to steadily expand customer bases
- Used a computer system to analyse customer data and help them swiftly with their accounts
Education
Software Developer Apprenticeship -
Lloyds Banking Group
01-2024
SQA Qualifications -
Beath High School
01-2017
Skills
- JavaScript
- React
- TypeScript
- NodeJS
- Jenkins
- Docker
- Cypress
- Jest
- Git
- Attention to detail
- Logical and creative thinking
- Passion for solving problems
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Time management
Hobbies and Interests
Currently serving as a reserve soldier in the British Army.
Timeline
Software Engineer
Lloyds Banking Group
09.2022 - Current
Tour Guide
Historic Scotland
09.2018 - 09.2022
Sales Advisor
Sky
01.2017 - 03.2017
Software Developer Apprenticeship -
Lloyds Banking Group
SQA Qualifications -
Beath High School
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