Brian Henry

Senior Back-End Developer with 15+ years of experience designing, building, and optimizing scalable back-end systems, REST APIs, payment platforms, and enterprise web applications. Deep expertise in PHP, MySQL, Linux, RabbitMQ, JavaScript, and API integration within high-availability production environments. Proven ability to improve platform performance, modernize legacy applications, streamline development processes, and deliver scalable solutions that support business growth.

Experienced in mentoring developers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leading backend initiatives from design through deployment.

Senior Developer at Moneris (2021-01 – Present)

Senior Back-End Developer responsible for software development for the Go family of products, including Go Portal, payment terminals, and Tap-to-Pay solutions.

• Rebuilt the checkout configuration system from the legacy Merchant Resource Center into Go Portal, enabling merchants to manage checkout settings across online and Tap-to-Pay environments.
• Refactored the terminal management API to support multiple terminal-specific configurations.
• Built new REST API endpoints used by both terminal and Tap-to-Pay systems.
• Represented the development team in cross-functional projects with product, QA, and partner teams.
• Mentored junior developers through code reviews, technical guidance, and troubleshooting support.
• Collaborated on payment platform enhancements supporting online, in-store, and mobile payment experiences across multiple merchant channels.

Senior Developer at Oliver's Learning (2020-01 – 2021-01)

Senior Back-End Developer supporting an online learning and exam proctoring platform delivering SCORM-based course content.

• Integrated the Mautic marketing platform with the learning platform to automate email communications.
• Optimized statistical reporting processes by redesigning reporting queries and back-end logic.
• Contributed to the modernization and rebuild of the platform.
• Supported SCORM content delivery and platform integration work.
• Participated in backend maintenance and feature enhancements to support platform reliability and growing user demand.

Senior Developer at DealTap (2018-01 – 2019-01)

Back-End Developer supporting a SaaS platform used for Ontario real estate transactions.

• Built and maintained seed files for Ontario-based real estate contracts.
• Improved PDF import and export functionality by redesigning PDF generation processes.
• Integrated Stripe subscription billing and payment tracking into the platform.
• Worked closely with business and product teams to support feature development.
• Assisted in the design and implementation of backend functionality supporting document workflow and transaction management processes.

Intermediate Developer at Parka Inc. (2008-01 – 2017-01)

Back-End Developer responsible for development and maintenance of a large-scale affiliate marketing platform built on a custom LAMP framework.

• Reduced registration form processing time from 2–5 minutes to less than 30 seconds.
• Built a reusable landing page framework.
• Developed a Traffic Optimizer system for A/B testing landing page and advertisement combinations.
• Designed and delivered reporting tools for affiliate managers.
• Implemented an affiliate categorization and rules engine.
• Maintained and enhanced core platform functionality supporting high-volume affiliate marketing operations and reporting requirements.

Certificate in Web Development – Durham College (2006-01)