Backend Systems / Portfolio

Kyle Scudder builds the quiet machinery behind useful products.

Back end developer with a bias for shipping reliable systems, readable APIs, and tools people actually keep using.

Kyle Scudder
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C#.NETTypeScriptReactNext.jsRust

Now

Learning Swift, refining a Linux setup, and building with Astro.

Experience

A practical history of building and supporting software with real-world impact.

Senior Back End Developer Crimson Tide May 2025 - Current Details
Crimson Tide Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom
  • Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers through regular pair-programming and code reviews, accelerating their ramp-up and autonomy.
  • Led Shape Up methodology cycles across the development team, helping give estimates for scopes, allowing an appetite to be determined, and to track bets to ensure scoped, high-value deliveries.
  • Participated in interviews for new junior and mid-level candidates, helped shape the technical portion of the process, and onboarding.
  • Implemented security best practices, including data encryption and access controls, to safeguard sensitive information.
Back End Developer Crimson Tide September 2023 - May 2025 Details
Crimson Tide Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom
  • Developed and maintained server-side applications using C# and .NET Core, with a focus on high-performance, scalable architecture.
  • Built and optimized RESTful and GraphQL APIs for data exchange between server and client, enhancing application speed and reliability.
  • Collaborated with external and contractor developers and cross-functional teams to define requirements, align on deliverables, and optimize application performance.
  • Implemented security best practices, including data encryption and access controls, to safeguard sensitive information.
Lead Software Developer Paloma Systems Ltd September 2022 - September 2023 Details
Paloma Systems Ltd Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
  • Led a team of developers through the full software development lifecycle, from initial requirements gathering and design to deployment and post-launch support, ensuring project milestones were met.
  • Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, facilitating skill development and fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to define project goals, scope, and technical requirements, translating business objectives into actionable development plans.
  • Conducted code reviews and enforced coding standards to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to company and industry best practices.
  • Managed project timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery of high-impact projects.
.NET Developer Paloma Systems Ltd November 2016 - September 2022 Details
Paloma Systems Ltd Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
  • Designed, developed, and maintained applications using the .NET framework, focusing on C#, ASP.NET, and Entity Framework to create robust, scalable solutions.
  • Implemented RESTful APIs and integrated third-party services to enhance functionality and interoperability of applications.
  • Utilized Microsoft SQL Server for data storage, creating optimized queries, stored procedures, and database structures to support application requirements.
  • Ensured high code quality by writing unit tests, conducting code reviews, and adhering to software best practices and design patterns.
Software Support Paloma Systems Ltd November 2015 - November 2016 Details
Paloma Systems Ltd Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
  • Delivered technical support for software applications, troubleshooting issues and providing effective solutions to ensure minimal disruption for end-users.
  • Documented known issues, updates, and troubleshooting steps in the knowledge base to improve team efficiency and streamline user assistance.
  • Collaborated with development teams to relay bug reports, feature requests, and enhancements based on user feedback.
  • Utilized ticketing systems and monitoring tools to track performance metrics and identify trends in common support issues.

Elsewhere

The personal corners that still matter.

Rhiann Bull Designs

My wife's design studio and card shop.

Rhiann is a graphic designer with a brilliant eye for playful, thoughtful work. Her shop is full of cards, prints, and things worth sending.

Letterboxd

Films, horror shelves, and the occasional review.

A small trail of what I have been watching, from cinema trips to B movie horror collecting.