Jose Neyra

About Jose Neyra

Lead Software Engineer with deep experience designing and delivering complex, high-scale software systems across backend, frontend, cloud, and distributed architectures. I specialize in building platforms and applications that require high throughput, low latency, resilience, and seamless integration with internal and external systems.My background spans full-stack engineering and technical leadership, with hands-on expertise in modern technologies including Java, Spring, React, Angular, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Redis, Postgres, and AWS. I have led the design and implementation of scalable microservices, event-driven systems, and cloud-native solutions with a strong focus on performance, maintainability, and long-term architectural soundness.I also have a strong experience working with Agentic AI systems; designing and implementing intelligent application capabilities using Spring AI and core architectural patterns such as memory, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), MCP servers, LLM vendor failover techniques, evaluators, and guardrails. I’m especially interested in applying these patterns in production-grade systems where reliability, governance, and real business value matter.I bring a systems-thinking mindset, a strong sense of ownership, and a track record of turning complex requirements into robust technical solutions. Whether leading architecture decisions, improving platform reliability, or building new capabilities from the ground up, I focus on creating software that scales effectively and enables teams to move faster with confidence.AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.

Experience

1. Lead Software Engineer

   ReliaQuest

   May 2025 — Present

   Led a cross-functional engineering group of backend and frontend engineers, providing technical direction, coaching, and mentorship to support both delivery and individual growth.* Drove the design and implementation of complex software solutions from early-stage concepts through execution, helping shape projects that were still being defined.* Collaborated closely with stakeholders to clarify business needs, refine ambiguous requirements, and translate them into clear technical strategies and actionable engineering plans.* Defined system architecture for modern, scalable, and reliable applications, ensuring solutions were aligned with business objectives, integration needs, and long-term maintainability.* Guided the team in building robust systems with strong emphasis on performance, resiliency, and clean architecture.* Worked across teams and functions to evaluate tradeoffs, align on the right solution, and deliver systems that met both technical and business expectations.* Served as a technical leader who balanced hands-on engineering, architecture, and people leadership to help teams execute with clarity and confidence.

Education

• Hillsborough College

  Associate of Arts - AA, Engineering

  2014 — 2016

• Florida Polytechnic University

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering

  2017 — 2019