James Parker
About James Parker
James Parker is an Engineering Team Lead with extensive experience in software development, having worked at various companies including Trainline and JustGiving. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems & Software Engineering from the University of Greenwich and advocates for Extreme Programming methodologies.
Current Role at Trainline
James Parker serves as the Engineering Team Lead at Trainline, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees engineering projects and leads a team of software engineers, focusing on delivering high-quality software solutions. His experience at Trainline builds on his previous tenure as a Senior Software Engineer at the same company from 2021 to 2022.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, James Parker accumulated extensive experience in software engineering. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer at JustGiving from 2019 to 2021 and as a Software Developer at Raising IT from 2017 to 2019. His career also includes roles at The AS&K Group, where he served as a Developer and later as a Technical Team Lead.
Educational Background
James Parker earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Systems & Software Engineering from the University of Greenwich, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he completed an NVQ Level 3 and AM2 in Electrical Installation at City and Islington College from 1998 to 2000.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
James Parker possesses a strong skill set in software development, including proficiency in C#, WebAPI, MVC, Xamarin, and .NET Core. He advocates for Extreme Programming methodologies and has a solid background in Agile methodologies. His expertise extends to event-driven architectures and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
Career Timeline
James Parker's career spans several years in various software development roles. He began as a Web Developer at Module Media from 2011 to 2014, followed by a .NET Software Developer position at Kempster in 2014. He then joined The AS&K Group in multiple capacities, including Developer and Technical Team Lead, before moving to Raising IT and JustGiving.