paul dolden | senior software engineer

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about

Hi, I'm Paul Dolden. I'm a developer based in the East of England and currently work as a Senior Software Engineer at The Football Association, building applications to help England teams succeed.

I love writing code and enjoy experimenting with new tools and technologies.

Currently, I'm working with: Svelte, TypeScript, Go, and TailwindCSS.

I have a particular passion for building for the cloud and am a big fan of the serverless paradigm. I also have a keen interest in the world of DevOps and CI/CD.

When I'm not coding, I enjoy spending time with my family, watching football, and, much less frequently, playing video games.

If you'd like to get in touch, feel free to shoot me an email here or connect with me on LinkedIn.

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experience

(Aug 2023 - Present) Senior Full-Stack Developer -> The Football Association

Working for England teams

(May 2022 - Aug 2023) Full-Stack Developer -> Comic Relief

As a Full-Stack Engineer, I played a key role in maintaining and enhancing our React front-end and Node.js back-end services. Alongside a collaborative team, we efficiently managed our infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation and the Serverless framework. Testing was a priority, so we utilized Cypress, Jest, and Mocha to ensure robustness, even during peak campaigns like Red Nose Day. Collaboration was vital—I closely engaged with stakeholders and team members to keep our digital fundraising projects on track. Additionally, I contributed to the transition from JavaScript to TypeScript, enhancing our codebase for long-term sustainability.

(March 2021 - May 2022) Lead Mobile Developer -> 2D Media

I spearheaded our company's venture into mobile app development using React Native, advocating for modern tooling and frameworks to enhance code consistency and quality. Among my projects was the creation of custom mobile apps, including a social network tailored for the health and social care sector. Additionally, I played a role in adapting internal tools such as the CRM, project management software, and e-commerce codebase into native mobile applications. Managing app distribution through the Play Store and App Store was also part of my responsibilities. Throughout these endeavors, I maintained close communication with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of top-notch products.

(Jan 2021 - March 2021) Web Developer -> 2D Media

I utilized our internal CMS and platform to develop and maintain e-commerce websites. These platforms were tailored to our specific needs and operated similarly to popular e-commerce solutions. I was responsible for setting up and optimizing these sites for performance and user experience, leveraging our internal tools and systems for seamless integration and functionality. By leveraging our internal resources, I created customized e-commerce solutions that effectively met our business requirements and provided a competitive edge in the market.

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