Perry Julian
Software Engineer
Building dynamic and efficient, digital experiences with an emphasis on performance and simplicity.
Thanks for stopping by & welcome to my corner of the internet!
I am a seasoned Software Engineer based out of the DMV, with a primary focus on developing user-centric web applications.
A focus on enhancing developer experiences and building solutions that are reusable and extensible defines much of my work. The goal is always to balance efficient engineering with practical usability.
When I step away from the keyboard, spending time with those who bring me joy is a priority. I also make it a point to stay active, whether it’s snowboarding in the mountains, cycling along a nearby trail, or simply enjoying a leisurely walk outdoors. I believe that maintaining an active foundation is key to living a healthy life. Check out my Life page to see what I’ve been up to.
Feel free to reach out if you’d like to chat or collaborate. I’m always open to exploring new opportunities!
Tech Toolbox
Development Languages
- CSS
- HTML
- Java
- Javascript
- SQL
- Typescript
Productivity & Collaboration
- Confluence
- Figma
- G Suite
- Jira
- Notion
- Slack
- Trello
- Zeplin
Frontend Development
- AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages)
- Angular
- Astro
- Handlebars
- Less
- Next.js
- RadixUI
- React
- React Native
- Sass
- Styled Components
- Tailwind CSS
- Vue.js
- Web Components
- Webpack
Backend Development
- Apollo
- Express
- Gradle
- GraphQL
- Maven
- MongoDB
- NestJS
- Nodejs
- Postgres
- Prisma
Additional Tools
- AWS (S3, EC2)
- Docker
- Git
- Gradle
- Heroku
- JetBrains
- Postman
- Railway
- SendGrid
- Sentry
- Travis
- VS Code
- Vercel
Professional Journey
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May 2025 - Present
May 2025 - Present
Senior Software Engineer
Webflow
Optimize team
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Aug 2022 - Nov 2024
Aug 2022 - Nov 2024
Lead Software Engineer
BarTrack
Led the development of new features and optimizations for React and Node-based web applications on Vercel and AWS. Established coding standards, improved developer experience, and mentored the team. Supported BarTrack’s mission to revolutionize the beverage industry by automating bar operations, ensuring beverage quality, and enhancing drinking experiences.
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Feb 2020 - Aug 2022
Feb 2020 - Aug 2022
Senior Software Engineer
Brightspot
Collaborated with stakeholders and product management to gather requirements, prioritize, and scope new features and developments. Managed junior developers, assisting them in achieving career goals and providing support for development solutions. Performed peer reviews, regularly deployed code to production, and managed releases via Jira and GitHub.
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Aug 2017 - Feb 2020
Aug 2017 - Feb 2020
Software Engineer
Brightspot
Developed features and modifications for the Brightspot platform, utilizing Handlebars, Less, JavaScript, and Java. Implemented custom web components, AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages), Angular and React to enhance performance and SEO. My efforts significantly decreased site load times, guided by feedback from Google Lighthouse Score.
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
May 2017 - Aug 2017
Technical Systems Analyst
Suntrust (Truist)
Updated and compiled documentation for a mortgage calculation tool used by the organization to compare test data with pricing from actual loans. Collaborated with a small team to develop a proof of concept for an internal crowdsourcing web application aimed at gathering feedback from teammates across the company.
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May 2016 - Jul 2016
May 2016 - Jul 2016
Software Development Intern
General Motors
Shadowed & worked alongside the Web Technologies Team responsible for customer-facing mobile and web development projects as well as internal web applications. Utilized Java to create and queue network calls using Android’s Volley library for mobile app development.