Intrinsically motivated Junior Software Engineer with a passion for solving complex puzzles, writing high quality code, and learning new languages, algorithms, and frameworks. Skilled in software engineering best practices including writing clean and easy to maintain code. Innovative self-starter who enjoys working independently and in team environments, offering a strong commitment to client satisfaction and continuous improvement. Highly capable of taking a broad goal and developing a plan to achieve the goal. Skilled at abstracting important information, breaking the user story or goal into smaller chunks, identifying patterns within those smaller pieces, and writing reusable and scalable algorithms. Capable of envisioning the big picture and frequently asks thoughtful questions in the hopes of finding the best solution rather than the first solution. Curious and eager to learn new concepts and skills. Exceptional team player with a focus on inclusion and elevating the strengths of fellow team members. Actively engaged in growth-model mindset.Technical Skills: Java, JSTL, JavaScript, JQuery, React, SQL, JSQL, HTML, CSS (including Grid and Flexbox), Node.js, Express, Postgresql, Hibernate, Spring, Junit TDD, Github version control, Handlebars, Maya, UDK – Unreal Engine, Unity CORE COMPETENCIES ✔ Creating models in JavaScript ✔ Creating entities in Java✔ Utilizing inheritance and polymorphism as needed ✔ Querying a database from the model ✔ Creating entity relationship diagrams ✔ Joining multiple tables in databases and querying data using foreign keys✔ Creating api endpoints using Express routers to handle Get/ Post requests✔ Creating Java Servlets for Get/Post requests✔ Fetching json data from React front-end✔ Using React Router for dynamic front end routing✔ Creating reusable and scalable React components✔ Manipulating the DOM with JavaScript✔ Creating views with HTML/CSS/React✔ Test-Driven Development✔ Error handling and validation✔ Creating clear and efficient user interfaces✔ Creating forms