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Jordan Binyon

Peterborough

Summary

Software Engineer with 8 years of commercial experience delivering full-stack web applications across consultancy and enterprise environments. Experienced across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, technical design, development, deployment, testing, and ongoing application support within Agile Scrum teams.

Over the last 5 years, worked within one of the UK’s largest media companies, developing and maintaining high-traffic websites and platforms for leading automotive publishing brands including Parkers, Motor Cycle News, Today's Golfer, and Car Magazine. Contributed to both new feature development and the maintenance and modernisation of legacy systems, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and reusable code.

Strong experience building scalable applications using C#, ASP.NET Core, .NET Framework, Entity Framework Core, JavaScript, React, SQL Server, HTML, and CSS. Skilled in REST API development, CMS platforms, frontend development using SASS and modern CSS methodologies, and supporting CI/CD and deployment workflows using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Docker, and IIS environments. Experienced working collaboratively across teams to deliver high-quality software solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Software Engineer

Bauer Media Group
Peterborough, UK
2021.09 - 2026.05

Worked across several high-traffic automotive and media platforms, including Parkers, Motor Cycle News, Today's Golfer, and Car Magazine.

Responsible for maintaining, modernising, and improving large-scale web applications within Agile Scrum teams, including troubleshooting production issues, optimising system performance, and developing new functionality across both frontend and backend systems. Contributed to a company-wide CMS migration project from EpiServer to WordPress and worked extensively with Solr-powered search and indexing systems supporting large-scale content delivery.

  • Maintained and enhanced high-traffic web applications, delivering bug fixes, performance improvements, and new feature development across C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, JavaScript, and React-based systems.
  • Designed and developed scalable backend services and REST APIs to support frontend applications and publishing workflows.
  • Developed revenue-driving functionality, including advertising integrations, content delivery features, and platform enhancements.
  • Worked extensively with Solr search and indexing systems to support advanced content retrieval and application performance.
  • Collaborated closely with frontend developers, backend engineers, QA teams, and stakeholders to deliver reliable and reusable software solutions.
  • Supported CI/CD pipelines, IIS-hosted environments, and containerised deployment workflows using Docker and Azure DevOps tooling.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of production defects and application bottlenecks.
  • Developed internal tools and services to support content transformation, publishing workflows, and operational efficiency.
  • Contributed towards improving code quality, maintainability, and development processes through peer collaboration and version control best practices using Git.

Software Engineer

BSPOKE Software
Peterborough
2018.07 - 2021.09

Developed custom software solutions across web, desktop, and mobile platforms, working throughout the full software development lifecycle from planning and technical design through to development, deployment, testing, and ongoing support. Built backend systems, databases, APIs, and user interfaces while collaborating directly with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements, resolve issues, and deliver tailored business solutions within Agile development environments.

Worked on a range of systems including production workflow management platforms, internal business applications, reporting systems, and real-time applications used within manufacturing and software development environments.

  • Developed full-stack applications using C#, ASP.NET Core, JavaScript, React, HTML, and CSS.
  • Designed, developed, and maintained SQL Server databases, backend services, REST APIs, and third-party integrations.
  • Built desktop applications using WPF and implemented real-time communication features using SignalR.
  • Developed mobile applications using Xamarin, including QR code scanning and data capture functionality.
  • Worked closely with clients and internal teams to gather requirements, propose technical solutions, and support production deployments.
  • Implemented reporting functionality, workflow automation features, and business process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Contributed to internal business systems, including project management, workflow tracking, and time management platforms.
  • Troubleshot application issues, identified performance bottlenecks, and delivered scalable, maintainable solutions.
  • Worked with version control systems, deployment processes, and development documentation to support collaborative software delivery.

Education

Level 4 - Software Development

Baltic Apprenticeships
Peterborough

Level 3 - Software Development

Peterborough Regional College
Peterborough

Skills

  • Full-Stack Software Development

  • ASPNET Core / NET / C#

  • React, JavaScript & TypeScript

  • RESTful API Design & Integration

  • SQL Server & Entity Framework Core

  • HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Tailwind CSS & BEM Methodology

  • Responsive UI & Frontend Development

  • Docker & CI/CD Pipelines

  • Azure DevOps, Jenkins & Deployment Workflows

  • IIS Hosting & Web Application Deployment

  • Git Version Control

  • Performance Optimisation & Troubleshooting

  • Scalable Web Application Development

  • CMS & WordPress Development

  • Agile Scrum Methodologies

  • Technical Documentation & Cross-Team Collaboration

Timeline

Software Engineer

Bauer Media Group
2021.09 - 2026.05

Software Engineer

BSPOKE Software
2018.07 - 2021.09

Level 4 - Software Development

Baltic Apprenticeships

Level 3 - Software Development

Peterborough Regional College
Jordan Binyon