Justin Niles
About Justin Niles
Justin Niles serves as the Director of Engineering at Joy, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in software engineering and management, with previous roles at Microsoft and a degree in Computer Science from Virginia Tech.
Work at Joy
Justin Niles serves as the Director of Engineering at Joy, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with the company for a total of two years, contributing to the engineering team based in Seattle, Washington. In his role, he leads engineering initiatives and collaborates with various teams to drive product development and execution.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Prior to joining Joy, Justin Niles held multiple positions at Microsoft. He worked as a Software Engineer for the Azure Portal from 2016 to 2017 and later as a Software Engineer II for the same platform from 2017 to 2019. He also served as a Senior Engineering Manager for Azure Active Directory (AAD) from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, he completed two internships at Microsoft, one as a Program Manager Intern for Azure in 2015 and another for Intune in 2014.
Background in Web Development
Before his tenure at Microsoft, Justin Niles worked as a Web Developer at Card Isle from 2015 to 2016. He also gained experience as a Software Engineering Intern at KEYW Corporation in 2013. His early career laid the foundation for his expertise in web applications and engineering team management.
Education and Expertise
Justin Niles earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from Virginia Tech, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in delivering web applications that serve over 25 million monthly users, utilizing technologies such as React, TypeScript, and Webpack. He also has experience managing backend services that handle over 2,000 requests per second using .NET and Kubernetes.
Team Management and Collaboration
Justin Niles has a proven track record in building and managing engineering teams of more than 10 members. He has partnered with product management, design, marketing, and other engineering teams to establish and execute multi-year product plans, demonstrating his ability to lead collaborative efforts across various departments.