About Me
Hello! I'm Jamie Stewart, a passionate developer specializing in Java Spring Boot APIs. With a First-Class Honours degree in Computer Science and a Distinction in Professional Practice, I strive to build efficient and scalable back-end solutions.
I have recently graduated from Ulster University, Magee Campus, and am now working as a Graduate Software Engineer at Allstate Northern Ireland, where I develop robust, high-performance APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
Skills
Technical Skills
- Java
- Spring Boot
- RESTful APIs
- Microservices
- Maven
- SQL
- JSON
- Git
- CI/CD
- Agile Methodologies
Tools & Frameworks
- IntelliJ
- Visual Studio Code
- WinSCP
- PuTTY
- Jenkins
- Octopus
- JUnit
- Mockito
Soft Skills
- Effective Communication
- Leadership
- Quick Learning
- Team Collaboration
Professional Projects
Policy Search and Retrieve (PSR) API Development
At Allstate Northern Ireland, I developed and maintained the Policy Search and Retrieve APIs to efficiently access policy information across multiple systems.
Legacy Systems Modernization
I contributed to modernizing legacy systems by migrating and optimizing codebases, resulting in improved performance and maintainability.
Linux Server Administration
I provided essential support by configuring, monitoring, and maintaining Linux servers during my internship.
Education
-
Ulster University – Magee Campus
BSc (Hons) Computer Science | First Class Honours | Graduated 2025
- Distinction in Professional Practice (Industrial Placement)
- Nominated for Innovation of Placement Award
-
Castlederg High School
A-Levels: IT (A*), Applied Science (A*), History (B)
Recipient of Riddall and Nicholl Cups for Academic Excellence
GCSEs: 9 Grades A-C (including English, Maths, and Science)
Experience
Graduate Software Engineer | Allstate Northern Ireland
July 2025 - Present
I have started my role as a Graduate Software Engineer, continuing to build upon my previous internship contributions. My work involves developing and maintaining enterprise-level Java Spring Boot APIs, modernizing legacy systems, and ensuring scalable back-end solutions for mission-critical applications.
Software Engineer Intern | Allstate Northern Ireland
June 2023 - June 2025
I contributed to modernizing legacy systems and spearheaded the development of innovative applications. I enhanced functionalities, implemented new features, and ensured high performance across our systems.
I also crafted comprehensive test cases, managed Linux servers, led KT sessions, oversaw production deployments, and mentored new developers.
Contact Me
If you have any questions or would like to work together, please connect with me on LinkedIn or GitHub.