John Saunders

John Saunders is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in development and architecture design, currently serving as a Principal Engineer at Paylocity since March 2015. Key contributions include the development of an OAuth-based decoupled authentication platform and the creation of tools for onboarding clients using React front-end technology and REST APIs. Prior roles include Senior Application Developer at Bank of America, where John focused on modern platform architecture to enhance development operations, and Lead .Net Developer at AmWINS Group, where John defined a roadmap for modernizing a legacy platform. As a Software Architect at LendingTree, John articulated technological vision and led development teams while ensuring legacy product stability. John has held various consulting positions at organizations like Cardinal Solutions Group, Duke Energy Corporation, and Wells Fargo, demonstrating a strong track record of leadership and technical expertise across multiple industries.