Jacobus Brink

I go by "Jaco", pronounced "Yah-coo"

Auckland · New Zealand

As a software engineer, I have extensive experience in designing and delivering robust systems in an agile environment. I have a strong track record of building continuous integration and delivery mechanisms that instill confidence and reliability in the product. Additionally, I am passionate about encouraging growth in others and fostering a growth mindset.

My ideal role is one where I can wear multiple hats and take on various responsibilities. I thrive in an environment where I can prototype new ideas, contribute to shared objectives, and explore emerging technologies. I am excited to join a team where I can become a valuable contributor.

Skills

General

  • I have a growth mindset.
  • A passion for learning and continual improvement.
  • I enjoy seeing and encouraging growth in others.
  • Collaboration (peer programming) and mentorship.
  • Task breakdown and story writing.
  • Architecture design and diagram drawing.
  • Documentation and knowledge sharing.
  • Project, documentation and general content organization.

Backend development

  • RESTful API’s development and integrations.
  • Background tasks and services.
  • AWS & Azure SDK programming.
  • SQL query, procedures and schema development.
  • Designing and build testing suites
  • Performance troubleshooting and optimization.
  • Disturbed systems in various tech (RabbitMQ, Kafka, SQS etc).

Automation and DevOps

  • Azure DevOps
  • AWS Code * suite
  • AWS Cloudformation
  • TeamCity
  • Github Actions
  • Octopus Deploy
  • Python, PowerShell and Bash
  • Docker
  • Basic Kubernetes (k8)
  • Playwright frontend automation

Frontend development

  • React, HTML, Javascript and CSS
  • Windows Forms, XAML (MVVM)
  • WebForms, MVC and Razor experience.