Reuben Puketapu
Senior Software Engineer | Full-Stack Development | AWS & CI/CD
πŸ“§ reuben.puketapu@gmail.com | πŸ“± +44 7724 533416 | 🌍 London, UK | πŸ’Ό LinkedIn | 🌐 reubenpuketapu.com
Professional Summary
Team-focused software engineer with passion for building and supporting full-stack applications. Experienced in React frontend development, backend services, and AWS cloud infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines. Skilled in designing APIs, integrations, and scalable software solutions. Embrace opportunities to learn new technical and non-technical skills, whether adopting new frameworks or collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Technical Skills
Programming Languages:
TypeScript, JavaScript, C#, PHP, Golang, Python
Frontend:
React, Angular, NextJS, HTML5, CSS3
Backend:
Node.js, .NET Core, Laravel, Serverless
Databases:
SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, NoSQL
Cloud & DevOps:
AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Step Functions), Terraform, Docker
Specialties:
API Design, Event-Driven Architecture, IoT, AI/LLMs
Professional Experience
Senior Software Engineer - Third Bridge | London, UK
2022 – Present
  • Leading design and implementation of core platform powering multiple company products
  • Built distributed applications using TypeScript, NextJS, Serverless, Docker, and Terraform
  • Mentored junior engineers and established best engineering practices
  • Improved system reliability and engineering efficiency across teams
Co-Founder - Go Strive | London, UK
2024 – Present
  • Developing AI race timing product with IoT devices, data streaming, and backend functionality
  • Integrating race information with AI utilizing Langfuse products and adapting LLMs into workflow
Software Engineer - Ambassador Theatre Group | London, UK
2022 (3 Months)
  • Developed scalable ticketing platform using AWS Serverless architecture
  • Mentored junior engineers and improved code quality
Software Engineer - Melodics | Auckland, NZ
2021 – 2022
  • Built integrations for subscription management and implemented automated analytics pipelines
Software Engineer - Xero | Auckland, NZ
2018 – 2021
  • Led teams managing staff authorisation and client management systems
  • Recognized as Top Graduate of the Year in 2018
Software Engineer Intern - Vend | Auckland, NZ
2017 – 2018
  • Developed service for customizable receipts based on user templates
Key Achievements
Led Migration from Monolithic Databases to Unified Platform
Consolidated data from four separate platforms, streamlining internal tooling access and saving significant time across the company.
Drove Company-Wide Adoption of Cloud Event Architecture
Introduced asynchronous, event-driven design improving observability, enabling faster debugging and data-driven decisions.
Developed Serverless Fargate Deployment Framework
Simplified complex multi-repository deployments into single serverless configuration, accelerating deployment speed.
Te Tini a Rehua Excellence Award (Victoria University)
Recognized as top Māori Engineering Student for outstanding academic and technical achievement.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Networking
Victoria University of Wellington, NZ (2014 – 2017)
Strong foundations in software engineering, networking, and system architecture
Secondary Education
Auckland Grammar School, NZ (2009 – 2013)
AWS Certified Developer Associate
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
Core Competencies
Communication & Leadership
  • Mentoring & Team Leadership
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Technical Documentation
  • Stakeholder Engagement
Analytical & Problem Solving
  • Problem Solving & Debugging
  • Data Analysis & Automation
  • Performance Optimization
  • System Reliability & Monitoring
  • Product Innovation
Technical Architecture
  • API Design & Integration
  • Cloud Infrastructure Management
  • Database Design & Optimization
  • Software Lifecycle Management
  • Product Architecture & Scalability
References available upon request