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Josh Maddox

Software Engineer & Technical SME | USAA Financial Services

Richmond, TX USA |
816-506-9773
j.maddox0503@gmail.com

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About Me

Dynamic Software Engineer with a proven track record at USAA, specializing in API development and enterprise modernization. Expert in designing cloud-ready solutions and enhancing developer efficiency through innovative GenAI initiatives.

I excel at risk management and fostering collaboration, delivering impactful results in complex financial services environments. My expertise spans RESTful API development with Spring Boot, React JS front-end development, and AWS cloud architecture.

As a Prairie View A&M University Computer Science graduate, I bring both technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to every project. I'm passionate about modernizing legacy systems, implementing DevOps practices, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve business challenges.

Professional Experience

Software Engineer / Technical SME

USAA Financial Services

January 2017 - Present

• Designed and implemented RESTful APIs with Spring Boot for secure, scalable integration across services

• Led initiatives for GenAI Copilot enterprise context instructions, enhancing developer efficiency significantly

• Coordinated modernization efforts for third-party policy administration platform, ensuring successful upgrades

• Built reusable tools to validate core business processes through legacy and upgraded systems

• Designed cloud-ready solutions utilizing AWS services for integration pipelines and API management

• Integrated automated testing frameworks, improving release automation and reducing production risks

• Contributed to front-end development using React JS, collaborating with UX and product teams

Education: Prairie View A&M University - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (May 2018)

Skills & Technologies

Core Technical Skills

API Development
Spring Boot
REST APIs
Java
React JS
JavaScript
TypeScript
AWS Services

Enterprise & DevOps

Enterprise Modernization
Cloud Architecture
DevOps Practices
Site Reliability
Batch Job Design
API Governance
Risk Management
Agile Methodologies

Specialized Areas

GenAI Integration
Microservices
Integration Pipelines
Automated Testing
Legacy System Modernization
Financial Services
SDLC
Compliance

Projects

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Explore my collection of projects including API development, React applications, AI-powered tools, and enterprise solutions on GitHub.

GitHub Repository

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities and interesting projects. Feel free to reach out!

LinkedInj.maddox0503@gmail.com