Flock

Tech Stacks

• Backend & Frontend:  Ruby on Rails for a robust and scalable server-side solution
• Database:  Postgres for efficient data storage and retrieval

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Engineer at Flock, I was integral in the development and enhancement of the Flock Benefits Administration system, delivering maximum flexibility for managing plan information, streamlining enrollments, and ensuring secure data storage.

• Feature Development:  Worked on the creation of new features within the existing system, ensuring these additions were designed with scalability and performance in mind.
• Code Refactoring:  Managed the extraction and refactoring of critical code blocks from the existing system to improve codebase manageability, readability, and performance.
• Scalability Planning:  Identified and solved scalability issues within the existing codebase, creating a more robust and adaptable system for future growth.
• Documentation Improvement:  Enhanced code documentation standards, facilitating better understanding, ongoing development, and system maintenance.

Learnings

• Thinking Big:  Approach feature building with a broader perspective.
• Release Planning:  Gaining insights into effective release planning to build a stable product.
• Code Quality:  Understanding the balance between scalability, readability, and extendability to make development more efficient and product robust.

At Flock, my work deepened my appreciation for the balance between feature development, codebase manageability, and system scalability. In addition, I gained valuable insights into effective release planning and learned to prioritize high-quality documentation, both critical elements for robust product development and team efficiency.