Ben Johnson
About Ben Johnson
Ben Johnson is a Software Engineer at Made Tech and a self-employed Full Stack Developer in Bristol, England, with a background in full-stack web development and a Bachelor of Science in Design and Innovation from The Open University.
Current Position at Made Tech
Ben Johnson is currently employed at Made Tech as a Software Engineer. Based in City Of Bristol, England, he brings extensive experience to this role, having worked in various capacities within the company over the past two years. His responsibilities include using PostgreSQL for database management, employing Redis for throttling and delayed jobs with Sidekiq, and sending notification emails through GOV.UK Notify. Additionally, he participates in pair working, team retrospectives, and weekly show and tells to share work progress.
Previous Roles and Career Progression
Ben Johnson began his career at Made Tech as an Academy Software Engineer, where he worked from 2022 to 2023 for six months. He subsequently advanced to the position of Associate Software Engineer, demonstrating significant career progression in a short span of time. Before his current role, he also worked as a Full Stack Developer while being self-employed in Bristol, England, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and versatility.
Educational Background and Training
Ben Johnson studied at The Open University, where he pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Design and Innovation from 2017 to 2025. His keen interest in design and innovation is well-complemented by his training at iO Academy, where he achieved Full-Stack Web Development in 2021. His comprehensive educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in web page design, digital/multimedia, and information resources.
Technical Skills and Tools
In his roles, Ben Johnson has gained experience with several technical tools and platforms. He has worked with Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL for database management. He utilizes Redis for managing throttling and delayed jobs through Sidekiq, and GOV.UK Notify for sending notification emails. Furthermore, he has experience working with HTTP APIs for data transmission and uses Prometheus for system monitoring. He deploys applications with GitHub Actions and manages alerting and incident response with PagerDuty.
Workplace Environment and Benefits
At Made Tech, Ben Johnson enjoys a hybrid working model that balances remote and on-site work. He benefits from flexible working hours and days, paid counseling, and financial/legal advice. He also participates in the cycle to work scheme and has access to an individual learning budget for skill development. Furthermore, he has the opportunity to attend conferences and meetups, contributing to his professional growth and network expansion.