# Lexi Reicks

> Software Engineer

Location: Ankeny, Iowa, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/lexi

Passionate Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in full-stack development, cloud-native architectures, and improving engineering velocity through technical innovation. Experienced in building and maintaining scalable financial services using AWS and React, with a proven track record of delivering performant, secure, and user-centric applications. I thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments and enjoy mentoring others, driving modernization efforts, and experimenting with AI-powered prototypes to challenge traditional business processes.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ John Deere Financial Services Inc
Jan 2023 – Present | Johnston, Iowa, United States
Led the redesign and rebuild of the My Financial Accounts UI, implementing a modern component-based architecture in React, improving user experience and accessibility across devices.

Implemented React Query for efficient client-side state management, significantly reducing redundant API calls and improving page load times, enhancing overall application performance.

Developed and maintained secure, serverless backend services using AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and CloudFront, powering scalable financial workflows including an Online Credit Application and KYC verification.

Collaborated cross-functionally with UX, compliance, and product teams to deliver features aligned with both business goals and financial regulatory standards.

Strengthened application security and performance by integrating AWS WAF and optimizing API access patterns, supporting fraud detection and identity verification.

Contributed to John Deere Financial’s broader modernization strategy by advocating for cloud-native architecture and introducing tools and patterns that improved developer velocity and system resilience.

### Software Developer @ IBM
Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | San Jose, California, United States
- Greatly reduced build time and frequency of micro front-ends, saving developers ~46 minutes per day.
- Decreased development build time by ~50% and production build time by ~35% for multiple React applications.
- Collaborated with other teams to improve their build processes.
- Developed front-end on multiple React applications.

### Software Development Intern @ Thinix
Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Ames, Iowa
Upgraded Angularjs application to Angular 2 while implementing best practices.
Collaborated in a small group utilizing Agile methodology.
Developed full stack features in a RESTful C# environment using ASP.NET MVC Framework.
Wrote and improved complex SQL queries

### Teaching Assistant @ Iowa State University
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Ames, Iowa
Teaching assistant for COM S 309 - Software Development Practices
The majority of this role is working closely with small teams of students who are building a software project from scratch. This role also includes grading, answering questions, and assisting faculty with exams, record keeping, and other miscellaneous projects.

### Computer Support Technician @ Iowa State University
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Gilman Hall
Troubleshooting a wide array of problems including work with servers, video/audio, software, and network issues. 
Setting up, updating, and deploying Apple and Windows computers.
Developing and editing programs for individual needs.

### Technical Support Intern @ Computer Repair and Service
Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Carroll, Iowa
Repairing computer hardware, developing Access programs for small businesses, running virus scans, trouble-shooting minor computer problems

### Waitress @ Hy-Vee
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015
Providing excellent customer service. Working closely with others in a stressful environment.


## Education
### Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Software Engineering
Iowa State University
Jan 2016 – Jan 2021

### Concurrent Enrollment Participant
Des Moines Area Community College
Jan 2013 – Jan 2016

### Carroll High School
Jan 2012 – Jan 2016


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lexi-reicks
- Website: https://lexireicks.com

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Source: https://flows.cv/lexi
JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/lexi/resume.json
Last updated: 2026-03-22