I develop software and API solutions for some of the largest Fintechs in the UK. I specialise in start-ups and fast prototyping utilising AWS Amazon Web Services within the Financial Sector and other markets. I excel at bringing ideas to life, and when you hire me, I'll do the same for you!
Open Banking Technical Implementation, Open Finance Financial-grade API (FAPI)
Python, Django Framework, Golang, Node.js, Machine Learning, RESTful APIs, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID
AWS Architecture, API Development, Distributed Computing, API standards, API Security.
Docker, EC2, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, SNS, CloudFront, S3, Route53, DynamoDB, IAM, VPC, AWS IoT and Microservices.
My name is Glyn Jackson. I'm a professional full-stack engineer based in the North West, Cheshire and Manchester, UK. I develop web applications and have a strong background in Open Banking, cloud-based solutions, API development, distributed computing, and prototyping utilising Python and the Django Framework. I excel at helping clients bring their ideas to life, and when you hire me, I'll do the same for you!
In a previous role, I was Conformance Product Lead for the Competition and Markets Authority UK's Banking Implementation Entity (OBIE). I'm an API Technical Architect working with Account Servicing Payment Service Provider (ASPSP), Fintechs Third Party Providers (TPPs) , Goverment and I've previously been the technical lead on large digital projects for Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Samsung UK, SimplyBiz, HTC and the NHS.
Webovate specialities, Open Banking and cloud-based payments infrastructure. Helping TPPs and ASPSPs deliver Open Banking using Python, CSS, JavaScript, Python 3.4+, Django Framework, Shell (Shell Scripting), Node.js (Javascript), AWS Cloud Architect (AWS), Docker (Docker Engine), Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Nginx. Client and projects include Aperidata, Ozone API, Open Banking is the Implementation Entity (OBIE) and Open Banking Delivery
As part of the Open Banking Implementation Entity (OBIE), I was responsible for helping to define technical standards (Read/Write APIs), requirements and working with industry stakeholders to ensure an open ecosystem.
As the Conformance Product Owner for Open Banking, I was responsible for defining and overseeing a set of Conformance Tools used across the CMA9 (AIB, BOI, Barclays, HSBC, LBG, Nationwide, Danske, RBS and Santander) that assess how accurately each ASPSP has followed the various UK Open Banking Specifications. This has involved close collaboration with the CMA9 and compliance teams across all 9 banks. It was an extremely exciting project to work on and I am delighted with what we managed to achieve.
As the Lead architect, I was responsible for the development and coordination of financial sector clients. Serving as an advisor to senior business management on business and information integration strategies | Python 3.4+/2.7+, Docker, Celery, C, Shell, Perl, HTML5, CSS, Sass, AngularJS, JQuery, Node.js and API Microservice Development. Responsible for implementing DevOps solutions on AWS.
For almost a decade, Newbeia was a software development company at the start of online payments, we deployed end-to-end Payment gateways including SDK API integration with Protex (now Sage Pay), GoldMine (CRM) and other third-party vendors. Helping maintain payment data security standards (PCI DSS) accorss the industry.
Systems analysts, structured systems analysis and design method (SSADM). Learning, enquiry and analysis to devise and address appropriate questions and strategies that lead to the identification, development and evaluation of solutions to computing-based problems. Apply Software Engineering principles and practices and established management techniques. Languages included: Python, JAVA, PHP, ASP, HTML, C++, and .NET
Systems analysts and development using a wide array of languages and tools including: JAVA, C++, PHP, ASP, .NET, Visual Basic and JavaScript.
Over the years I've been lucky enough to work with some amazing clients including...
I know it can be hard to find the right people, I'm also picky about who I work with but have a penchant for good ideas that solve real world problems.
My current availability is limited due to new contractual commitments. I am open to some limited freelance/contractual roles. Please message me over at LinkedIn