Perry Julian

Lead Software Engineer

I build dynamic, efficient, and accessible digital experiences with an emphasis on performance and intuitiveness.

Based out of Arlington, Virginia. I’m currently working as a Lead Software Engineer at BarTrack. My focus is the development of a variety of robust web applications that ensure our partners Pour Smarter. I make it my goal to improve developer experiences and implement solutions that are both reusable and extendable, while focusing on and empathizing with my end users. Maintaining a balance between efficient engineering and practical usability drives much of my work.

When I step away from my keyboard, I enjoy staying active. In the winter, you’ll find me snowboarding, in the summer, traversing scenic routes on my bike, and year-round, spending quality time with those who bring joy to my life. Feel free to drop a message if you would like to chat or collaborate. I’m always down to explore a new opportunity!

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)
  • Astro
  • Handlebars
  • Next.js
  • RadixUI
  • React
  • React Native
  • Styled Components
  • Tailwind
  • Vue.js
  • Web Components
  • Webpack

Backend Development

  • Apollo
  • Express
  • Gradle
  • GraphQL
  • Maven
  • Node.js
  • PostgreSQL
  • Prisma

Additional Tools

  • AWS
  • Docker
  • Git
  • Gradle
  • Heroku
  • JetBrains
  • Postman
  • Sentry
  • Travis
  • VS Code
  • Vercel

Professional Highlights

  • Aug 2022 - Present

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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), and React to enhance performance and SEO. My efforts significantly decreased site load times, guided by feedback from Google Lighthouse Score.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Designed and developed in Visual Studio Code and WebStorm by yours truly. Built with Astro, Tailwind CSS, and Web Components. Content driven by MDX and hosting on Vercel.