Madrid, Spain

Santiago Jimenez Quintero

Senior Software Engineer

About

Santiago Jimenez Quintero

I'm a Software Engineer with five years of industry experience, focused on shipping and iterating on products. I work with Java, Node.js, React, SQL, and microservices architecture, which I use to build robust and scalable solutions.

My strength lies in understanding user needs and translating them into high-quality software products. Always eager to learn and adapt, I perform best in collaborative environments and enjoy tackling challenging projects with my team.

Current Role

Sr. Software Engineer

Alteryx

Tech Stack

ReactNode.jsJavaSQLGitREST APIs

Education

Computer Science Degree

Universidad de Murcia, 2020

Experience

March 2023Present

Sr. Software Engineer

Alteryx

  • Successfully transitioned our architecture to a microservices model, migrating owned services and data to enhance scalability and reliability.
  • Improved monitoring, logging, alerting, and dashboards by migrating to Datadog, resulting in better system observability and incident response.
  • Managed the deployment process to production for our services, introducing these practices to the team.
  • Effectively planned and delivered complex features, delegating tasks and collaborating across teams with product managers, designers, and related engineering teams.
  • Established as a go-to person for technical advice, particularly in debugging, monitoring, and complex technical designs.
TypeScriptNode.jsReactJavaDatadogMicroservicesArgoCD
February 2022February 2023

Software Engineer

Alteryx

  • Developed and maintained features across both frontend and backend using TypeScript, Node.js, React, Java, and Camunda.
  • Mentored junior developers and new team members through documentation, onboarding sessions, and pair programming.
  • Embraced new technologies introduced during the acquisition, such as GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, and Datadog.
  • Engaged in team discussions and architecture reviews, comparing solutions and delivering high-quality implementations.
  • Took part in interviewing new engineering candidates, evaluating technical skills and cultural fit.
TypeScriptNode.jsReactJavaCamundaGitLab CI/CD
January 2021February 2022

Software Engineer

Trifacta (Acquired by Alteryx)

  • Successfully led and contributed to several key projects important for the company's growth and development.
  • Organized and led weekly engineering meetings focused on knowledge sharing and introduction of new technologies.
  • Actively engaged in resolving critical issues for customers, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and trust.
  • Initiated and facilitated cross-team collaboration, expanding impact beyond the immediate team.
Node.jsReactJavaSQL
July 2020December 2020

Software Engineer Intern

Trifacta

  • Fully integrated into the team from the start, taking on responsibilities similar to a full-time software engineer.
  • Mastered various tech stacks including Node.js, React, and Java.
  • Won a prize during the company's annual Hack Week for a project focused on localization.
  • Received positive feedback facilitating a seamless transition to a full-time role.
Node.jsReactJava

Contact

Let's work together

I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities, challenging projects, or just connecting with fellow engineers. Feel free to reach out.