Josh Coventry

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About Josh Coventry

Relocating to Sydney, Australia in September 2025 (Partner visa granted with Permanent Residency). Software Engineering Manager with a 15 year track record of leading teams that build and maintain platforms powering some of the world’s highest-traffic websites. I am a strategic leader with a particular focus on software quality and ROI. I led the BBC's 2024 U.S. election project that supported 124 million visitors, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance at massive scale. I help companies. Scale software engineering expertise 🤝 Build healthy software engineering communities Increase ROI from software development Reduce infrastructure running costs Migrate away from legacy tech Innovate and experiment using software ⏱ Increase cycle time & embrace effective delivery practices Build secure, scalable & resilient software I specialise in managing high-availability production systems, overseeing full-stack teams of 20+ engineers, and driving best practices in hiring, onboarding and modern software development. My expertise spans cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), back/front ends written in Go, PHP, JavaScript, front end application frameworks (React), CDNs (Fastly, Akamai), and event-driven, scalable and modern software architecture. With experience across hospitality, broadcasting, e-commerce, digital media, CRM, ePOS, and digital payments, I bring a well-rounded perspective from roles as a software engineer, technical lead, and engineering manager. My BA (Hons) in Business Management and Information Management gives me a strong foundation for aligning technical strategy with business goals. Key Skills- Leading teams of various sizes—from small, close-knit teams (6+ engineers) to large engineering communities (20+ engineers)- I foster a leadership style rooted in empowerment, creating an inclusive environment where engineers have the freedom to innovate while also maintaining clear accountability for results- I have a keen eye for detail, particularly in identifying risks and failure points within systems. I am a highly proficient communicator, adept at explaining complex technical solutions. I often serve as a bridge between diverse viewpoints, fostering alignment and understanding- Management of complex technical systems including critical large-scale production platforms- Leading teams best practices across software architecture, accessibility & UI/UX (WCAG, ARIA), web performance (Core Web Vitals), and security & compliance (OWASP Top 10, GDPR, Zero Trust). Learn more at