# Clare Constantine > Staff Software Engineer | Architecting Scalable SaaS Systems | Technical Leadership, Cloud Architecture & Full-Stack Development Location: Seattle, Washington, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/clareconstantine I’m a user-focused and strategic engineering leader with 13 years of experience designing and scaling software at the intersection of technology and real-world impact. My background spans SaaS, education, and mission-driven startups, where I’ve led teams in delivering large-scale web applications, modernizing complex systems, and turning new product ideas into reliable, production-ready solutions. I bring hands-on full-stack expertise in React, Ruby on Rails, AWS, and cloud architecture, combined with a deep commitment to mentorship, inclusion, and technical excellence. I thrive at the intersection of technical architecture, product strategy, and team leadership, transforming ambitious ideas into scalable, maintainable systems that serve both users and business goals. I’m always open to connecting about building resilient SaaS platforms, scaling engineering teams, and creating technology that makes a real impact. ## Work Experience ### Staff Software Engineer @ Binti Jan 2023 – Present - Built mission-driven software that empowers child welfare agencies to improve outcomes for children and families, combining technical leadership, full-stack expertise, and scalable system design. - Architected and led development of the Service Referrals Management Module, a closed-loop referral system that supports Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) initiatives and drove the largest deal in company history. - Served as the founding engineer of the SRM module, leading the product from concept and architecture through launch and team growth to six engineers. - Strengthened the Licensing product, delivering end-to-end features and addressing key technical debt to help agencies license foster families more efficiently. ### Senior Software Engineer @ Unreasonable Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 As a full stack engineer on Unreasonable’s Ruby on Rails and React web apps, including a private social network, built end-to-end features and implemented improvements like upgrading Rails and modernizing the asset pipeline. ### Software Engineering Manager @ Code.org Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 Led three teams of full stack software engineers developing external and internal tools. Facilitated strategic and architectural decision-making. Led sprint planning, stand ups, and retros for three agile teams. Participated in annual planning process, roadmap development, and formation of strategic technical and product priorities. Hired engineers and cultivated an inclusive, equitable culture. Mentored, coached, and supported team members. Created, organized, and led monthly professional development for 30+ product and engineering team members. ### Software Engineer @ Code.org Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Greater Seattle Area As technical lead for the Professional Learning Community tools team, worked with product owners, stakeholders, designer, and engineers to design, develop, and operate features for Code.org regional partners and facilitators. As a full stack engineer, built an online application system (JavaScript, React, and Ruby on Rails) for teachers applying to professional development workshops, and owned the system to track and manage those workshops. Developed and maintained teacher tools to manage class sections, track student progress, and assign lessons. ### Software Engineer @ Getty Images Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 Full stack engineer on GettyImages.com, building Ruby on Rails applications with CoffeeScript, React, and HTML/CSS to engage Getty’s non-business users. Implement backend changes in SQL databases and C# service APIs. Collaborate with design and product teams to iterate quickly. ### Software Engineer @ LiquidPlanner Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 Full stack Ruby on Rails engineer for web-based project management software. Implemented end-to-end features using Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, jQuery, and HTML/CSS. Wrote robust unit and functional tests while practicing test-driven development. Collaborated with Product team to conduct user research, data analysis, and feature development. Regularly interfaced with Support team to quickly resolve customer issues. ### Technical Director @ Early Seattle Theatre History Project Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Greater Seattle Area Designed, developed, and launched an interactive, educational Drupal website featuring a database of digitized theater artifacts. Created infrastructure to accommodate multiple contributors and manage newly added content. ### Software Development Engineer @ Microsoft Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Redmond, WA Updated Microsoft Word’s layout engine, incorporating new technologies to improve performance. Refactored and improved legacy code, primarily using C++. Cross-team collaboration to develop optimal solutions across multiple applications. Facilitated communication between working groups. Used Agile Development methodologies, including SCRUM. ### Software Development Engineer in Test Intern @ Microsoft Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 | Redmond, WA Worked on Office products. Adapted an existing “smart monkey” automation tool for Publisher to test another product, wrote automation scripts in C#, performed manual testing. ### Explorer Intern @ Microsoft Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 | Redmond, WA Designed, created, and tested a Microsoft Word add-in to convert documents to EPUB files. Gained experience in the roles of Program Manager, Software Developer, and Software Developer in Test. ## Education ### Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Stanford University Jan 2008 – Jan 2012 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/clareconstantine --- Source: https://flows.cv/clareconstantine JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/clareconstantine/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22