Soo Kim

Soo Kim

Soo Kim

Full-Stack Software Engineer | JavaScript, React, Node.js | Building Scalable Web Applications

I’m a full-stack software engineer with about five years of experience building web applications using JavaScript, React, Node.js, GraphQL, and AWS. I’ve worked on projects across the full development cycle, from creating responsive frontend features to integrating RESTful APIs and maintaining backend services.

Experience

2021 — 2024Thought IndustriesSoftware Engineer

2021 — 2024

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Developed full-stack features for a B2B SaaS learning platform, enhancing user experience

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Collaborated with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to refine user experiences

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Designed and implemented backend APIs using GraphQL, PostgreSQL, and Node.js for improved system scalability

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Maintained and extended REST and GraphQL APIs to support integrations and feature expansion

2020 — 2021MeentaSoftware Engineer

2020 — 2021

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Developed platform enhancements and resolved bugs using AngularJS, Firebase, and Node.js to improve system stability and user experience

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Conducted proactive debugging and feature optimization to enhance the overall performance of the system

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Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions

2018 — 2019KIPP Academy Lynn Charter SchoolTeacher

2018 — 2019

Lynn, Massachusetts, United States

2016 — 2018District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)Teacher

2016 — 2018

District of Columbia, United States

2015 — 2016Eagle Academy PCSTeacher

2015 — 2016

District of Columbia, United States

Education

2010 — 2014

Smith College

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

2010 — 2014

2019 — 2019

General Assembly

2019 — 2019

2014 — 2016

Trinity Washington University

Master of Arts (M.A.)

2014 — 2016