Ellis Simons
Hinckley,UK
Summary
Software developer with strong expertise in C#, SQL, and JavaScript, utilizing .NET 8 and Azure for effective solution delivery. Skilled in designing RESTful APIs and integrating with Microsoft Azure, facilitating efficient deployment via CI/CD pipelines. Experienced in applying SOLID principles and automated testing to improve code quality and maintainability. Focused on advancing microservices architecture and clean design patterns to foster innovation in software development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Developer
Next
Enderby, UK
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Maintained and developed backend systems for high-traffic retail websites and mobile applications.
- Designed, built, and optimised microservices using .NET 8, RESTful APIs, and Azure technologies.
- Implemented data access layers with Azure SQL and CosmosDB, enhancing performance across services.
- Collaborated with product owners and QA in an Agile environment to deliver features.
- Applied Test-Driven Development (TDD) and SOLID principles to uphold code quality.
- Enhanced CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, introducing validation gates that improved reliability.
- Participated in incident triage and root-cause analysis to resolve production issues.
- Contributed to code reviews, mentoring developers on best practices for maintainability.
Junior Developer
Agilico
Northampton, Northamptonshire
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Contributed to development of Agilico’s SaaS invoice processing platform, delivering secure features in an Agile environment.
- Designed and developed cloud-based applications using C#, .NET, and Azure Functions, integrating with SQL Server.
- Optimised data access layers with T-SQL and LINQ to enhance database performance.
- Developed responsive UI components using HTML, SCSS, and JavaScript to meet product specifications.
- Implemented Test-Driven Development practices, writing unit tests with xUnit to ensure code reliability.
- Participated in code reviews and sprint planning to boost team productivity and maintain best practices.
Education
BSc - Computer Science, 1st Class Honours
De Montfort University
Leicester, UKSkills
- Core Languages: C#, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- Frameworks / Libraries: NET 8 / NET Core, RESTful Web API, LINQ, Blazor, XUnit, Moq
- API & Integration: RESTful APIs, Swagger / OpenAPI, JSON, Authentication (JWT / OAuth2)
- Databases: SQL Server, CosmosDB, MongoDB, Azure SQL
- ORM: Entity Framework, Dapper
- Cloud & Architecture: Microsoft Azure, Microservices, Clean Architecture, Dependency Injection
- Version Control & DevOps: Git, GitHub / Azure DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines
- Best Practices: SOLID Principles, TDD, Automated Testing (Unit, Component, Integration, Functional), Agile
Certification
Azure AZ204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
Timeline
Developer
Next
09.2024 - 11.2025
Junior Developer
Agilico
09.2021 - 09.2024
BSc - Computer Science, 1st Class Honours
De Montfort University