Joshua Burdick

Software Engineer

Syracuse, New York, United States12 yrs 3 mos experience

Key Highlights

Led Hogwarts Legacy web launch, a major 2023 game release.
Scaled TCGplayer Infinite to 600K monthly views in 4 months.
Grew affiliate revenue from $3.6M to $16M through strategic tech leadership.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Senior Fullstack Engineer specializing in Gaming and Fintech with extensive experience in localization and automation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Software ArchitectureWebsite LocalizationAutomated Software TestingGaming

Other Skills

PythonAWSCI/CDLocalization systemsAutomation frameworksVue.jsQuasarJavaAWS AmplifyGitHub ActionsFigmaEnterprise ArchitecturePHPJavaScriptContentful

About

Staff-level software engineer leading technical strategy and architecture for global-scale platforms across gaming, AI, and enterprise systems. 🎮 CURRENT: Epic Games Leading localization automation infrastructure serving 500M+ players across Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys in 30+ languages. Full ownership of technical decisions and delivery. 🏆 TRACK RECORD: • Led Hogwarts Legacy web launch (Warner Bros) - one of 2023's biggest game releases • Architected retirement platform serving 10K+ customers (T. Rowe Price) • Built 8+ AAA game marketing sites with multi-language support for WB • Scaled TCGplayer Infinite from 0 → 600K monthly views in 4 months • Grew affiliate revenue from $3.6M → $16M through strategic tech leadership 💡 SPECIALIZATION: Operating with complete autonomy on high-impact projects: • Full-stack engineering (Vue, React, Java, Go, Python, PHP) • Multi-language/localization systems (36+ languages) • AWS/Cloud architecture & DevOps • AI automation and multi-agent orchestration • Zero hand-holding - Staff-level ownership 📚 THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: • Published 100+ interactive AI research briefs with thousands of paper citations • Built OriginLytics: AI content authenticity platform 📍 Open to Staff/Principal Engineer roles and technical leadership opportunities in gaming, AI platforms, or enterprise tech. 🔗 Portfolio: https://cyberarctica.com

Experience

12 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 7 mos

Current Experience

Epic games

Staff Engineer

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Leading automation strategy and intelligent tooling systems to deliver Epic's flagship games to global audiences in 30+ languages.
Architecting scalable localization pipelines serving 500M+ players worldwide across Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys
Full ownership of technical decisions and delivery across Epic's gaming ecosystem
Building multi-language support infrastructure for real-time content delivery
Operating with Staff-level autonomy - zero supervision on technical strategy
Technologies: Python, AWS, CI/CD, Localization systems, Automation frameworks
Impact: Enabling global reach for Epic's flagship titles with seamless multi-language delivery

PythonAWSCI/CDLocalization systemsAutomation frameworksSoftware Architecture+1

Loopsin

Consultant

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Software Architecture

T. rowe price

Staff Software Engineer

Aug 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

Led end-to-end redesign and architecture of enterprise retirement income platform serving 10,000+ customers and financial advisors.
Operating with complete autonomy - independently architected AWS infrastructure using Amplify and GitHub CI/CD pipelines
Built full-stack Vue.js/Quasar + Java application with full ownership of technical strategy
Made all security architecture and compliance decisions independently
Zero hand-holding - Staff-level project ownership from concept to production
Mentored junior engineers on software engineering best practices and quality standards
Technologies: Vue.js, Quasar, Java, AWS Amplify, GitHub Actions, Figma, Enterprise Architecture
Impact: Delivered platform redesign ahead of schedule with zero critical bugs post-launch, enhancing compliance standards and long-term maintainability

Vue.jsQuasarJavaAWS AmplifyGitHub ActionsFigma+3

Warner bros. games

Lead Engineer

Jan 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

Led independent development and launch of 8+ AAA game marketing sites serving millions of global users.
Hogwarts Legacy: Led website development for multi-million dollar Harry Potter RPG franchise launch
Also shipped: Mortal Kombat, MultiVersus, LEGO Star Wars, DC Comics properties
Architected 36-language localization strategy - zero assistance from management
Full ownership of AWS infrastructure, CMS migration to Contentful, and all technical decisions
Operated as autonomous technical lead - no supervision required
Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, Vue.js, Vuex, Contentful, WordPress, AWS, Drupal, MySQL, Multi-language systems
Impact: Launched 8 high-traffic sites with zero major incidents, supporting games that grossed $1B+ collectively. Optimized site performance and legal compliance across all properties.

PHPJavaScriptVue.jsContentfulWordPressAWS+4

Dc comics

Tech Lead

Apr 2020 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos

Technical leader and architect for dc.com and enterprise client web applications.
Led full-stack development across Java, C#, Node, Go, PHP ecosystems
Complete autonomy over architectural decisions - reported results, not plans
Owned DevOps strategy: AWS/Heroku infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, deployment architecture
Made all technical decisions independently with zero supervision
Consulted clients to capture requirements and translated concepts into user-focused solutions
Technologies: Java, C#, Node.js, Go, PHP, Laravel, Drupal, Magento 2, Vue, Vuetify, Angular, AWS, Heroku, MySQL
Impact: Modernized DC.com infrastructure while maintaining uptime for one of entertainment's most recognized brands

JavaC#Node.jsGoPHPLaravel+10

Tcgplayer.com

Product Manager & Developer Evangelist

Feb 2017 – Apr 2020 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Led product strategy and built TCGplayer Infinite from concept to 600K monthly views in 4 months.
Independently scaled API developer community from 150 → 2,500+ active users in under 2 years
Drove affiliate marketing revenue growth from $3.6M → $16M annually through strategic partnerships
Full ownership of product roadmap, technical delivery, and community building
Built custom API price integration solutions for industry's biggest names
Hosted weekly Town Hall events and delivered presentations on new features to drive engagement
Technologies: APIs, Developer Relations, Product Management, Community Building, Public Speaking
Impact: Created $12.4M in new annual revenue through technical community growth and strategic partnerships. Positioned TCGplayer as the default national pricing standard for trading card games.