Phil Lee
About Phil Lee
Phil Lee is a Staff Software Engineer at Trainline, where he has worked since 2024. He has a background in software engineering with experience at BBC News and expertise in accessibility, internationalization, and various development methodologies.
Work at Trainline
Phil Lee currently holds the position of Staff Software Engineer at Trainline, starting in 2024. His role is based in the London Area, United Kingdom, and follows a hybrid work model. Prior to his current position, he served as a Senior Web Engineer at Trainline from 2021 to 2022. He also worked as a Software Engineering Team Lead at the same company from 2021 to 2024, contributing to various software development projects.
Experience at BBC News
Phil Lee has significant experience at BBC News, where he worked in various capacities. He began as a Junior Web Developer from 2016 to 2017, then progressed to Software Engineer from 2017 to 2019, and later served as a Senior Software Engineer for a brief period in 2019. His roles involved developing and maintaining web applications for the news platform.
Education and Expertise
Phil Lee studied Computer Science at the University of Brighton, earning a Bachelor’s Degree from 2012 to 2016. He also attended Homewood School and Sixth Form, where he focused on Graphics from 2005 to 2012. His expertise includes accessibility (a11y), internationalization (i18n), and methodologies such as Agile, specifically Kanban. He is skilled in test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD).
Software Development Practices
Phil Lee advocates for web performance improvements and is experienced in implementing continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) practices. He utilizes Agile methodologies in his software development processes, ensuring efficient project management and delivery.