About Me
Hey, I'm Jason, a fullstack web developer. I love tackling all elements of web development and constantly learning new skills in these areas. I've coded in many popular languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, NextJS, .Net(C#)... to build responsive websites, functional desktop applications, and well designed phone apps. I'm a great learner and pride myself on my creativity and problem solving skills.
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Skills
Advanced Level
These are the technologies I've used for many years and still actively work with them on a regular basis.
CSS
20 years
JavaScript
20 years
HTML
20 years
C#
15 years
.Net
15 years
Git
12 years
SQL
12 years
TypeScript
10 years
NodeJs
8 years
React
8 years
Redux
8 years
Vue
4 years
Tailwind
2 years
OpenAI API
2 years
AI Agents
2 years
Intermediate Level
These are the technologies I've used significantly in the past, but I'm not still actively learning. I would be confident in relearning them quickly.
JQuery
10 years
Angular
7 years
AWS
7 years
Azure
6 years
LLMs
3 years
Docker
2 years
NextJS
2 years
Generative AI
2 years
Basic Level
These are some of the technologies I've used in the past and still retain a basic knowledge of.
MongoDB
2 years
Elastic Search
1 years
GraphQL
1 years
Jenkins
1 years
Jest
1 years
Python
1 years
Relevant Experience & Education
Latest
Career Break
Jan 2026 to Current
- Upskilling in new technologies and doing some travelling
SENIOR C# DEVELOPER
Contract @ Waracle
Apr 2025 to Dec 2025
- Designed and implemented backend architecture for a new customer-facing insurance platform for SunLife.
- Developed REST APIs and backend services using C# / .NET 8, with a Remix / React frontend hosted in Azure.
- Made architectural and technical decisions across the application stack, balancing maintainability, scalability and delivery requirements.
- Worked closely with the development team to establish development patterns and maintain code quality.
- Mentored a mid-level engineer, providing technical guidance, code reviews and support with architectural decisions.
- Contributed across the full software development lifecycle from architecture and development through to production launch.
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Contract @ Awen communications
Mar 2022 to May 2024
- Contributed to the successful launch of the Sainsbury's Argos Monthly Payment Plan as part of a cross-functional development team.
- Developed customer-facing features using React and Node.js APIs.
- Built and maintained unit and integration tests to ensure application quality.
- Worked with AWS serverless architecture and cloud-native deployments in an agile environment.
Contract @ SENIOR FULL STACK DEVELOPER
Waracle
Mar 2022 to June 2022
- Contributed to the successful launch of the Sainsbury's Argos Monthly Payment Plan as part of a cross-functional development team.
- Developed customer-facing features using React and Node.js APIs.
- Built and maintained unit and integration tests to ensure application quality.
- Worked with AWS serverless architecture and cloud-native deployments in an agile environment.
SENIOR FULL STACK DEVELOPER
Contract @ Carestream Dental
Jan 2021 to Nov 2021
- Developed and maintained cloud-based dental management software using C#, .NET Core, Entity Framework, SQL, OData, Azure and React.
- Designed and delivered new functionality and integrations across frontend and backend systems.
- Led technical upgrades and improvements to codebase maintainability and reliability.
- Contributed to enterprise projects supporting a major Saudi government contract.
SENIOR FULL STACK ENGINEER
Contract @ Blackhawk Network
Jan 2019 to Jan 2020
- Developed enterprise web applications for a global provider of gift cards, payments and employee benefit solutions.
- Delivered full-stack functionality using C#, .NET Core, React, Angular, JavaScript and Node.js.
- Developed and integrated APIs and backend services using .NET Core, SQL and NHibernate.
- Built automated tests with NUnit and contributed to code reviews, technical decisions and agile delivery.
- Worked across a diverse technology stack including PHP, DotNetNuke, Swagger, NPM and SCSS.
FULL STACK WEB DEVELOPER
Permanent @ Lumesse
May 2010 to Oct 2018
- Worked at a recruitment software company, handling front-end, back-end, and .NET-based integrations.
- Won multiple innovation awards while tackling new challenges.
- Built career pages for Santander, BBC, and the Ministry of Justice.
- Developed APIs from scratch and integrated with 100+ platforms like Monster, Reed, SHL, and TalentQ.
WEB DEVELOPER
Permanent @ VantageLand
Mar 2008 to May 2010
- Developed enterprise recruitment software and integration services used by major organisations and recruitment teams.
- Designed and built APIs and integrations connecting the platform with 100+ external recruitment and assessment platforms.
- Delivered career-site solutions for organisations including Santander, the BBC and the Ministry of Justice.
- Developed scalable frontend and backend solutions, integrating platforms including Monster, Reed, SHL and TalentQ. Collaborated with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver new functionality and technical improvements.
- Received multiple company innovation awards for contributions to new products and technical solutions.
Oldest
Projects
These are a few of the many non commercial personal hobby projects I build in my spare time
Developer Jay's Blog
My Developer blog where I write about web development, programming and technology
https://blog.developerjay.com
Tailwind CSS & JS animations
Demo HTML template that uses tailwind CSS and JS animations
https://developerjayuk.github.io/playground-javascript/animated-template/
Movie App using React
A movie app specifically to test React Hooks
https://react-hooks-movie-app.vercel.app/
Flexbox Demo
Getting to grips with Flexbox layouts
https://developerjayuk.github.io/playground-advanced-css/Flexbox/
I-Robot Comedian
Pure JS project that uses 2 APIs
https://developerjayuk.github.io/playground-javascript/i-robot-comedian/
Infinite scroll Demo
Using Javascript, CSS and an API to infinitely scroll
https://developerjayuk.github.io/playground-javascript/infinite-scroll/
Pig Game
Creating a version of the Pig Game only using JS
https://developerjayuk.github.io/playground-javascript/Pig-Dice-Game/Contact me
Questions & Answers
Do you prefer working more on the Front-end or Back-end?
At the start of my career, I worked more on the FE and design, but over the last 10-15 years I've worked on a good balance of FE and BE. If I had to give a preference I would say 60/40 in favour of BackEnd work.
Outside of web development do you have any hobbies?
My three main passions are learning, health, and travelling. As such my hobbies include exercise (gym, football, cycling), self development, personal web development projects, reading, learning Spanish / Portuguese, cooking and playing music (guitar and piano). My love for travelling and experience new cultures has taken me to many countries around the world.
What are your strengths?
My best strengths are that I'm a good problem solver, a quick learner and very persistent. These give me confidence that I can take on any challenge and eventually find a solution.
What are your weaknesses?
Sometimes not asking for help quick enough and not taking enough breaks (to clear my mind) when I'm stuck on a problem.
How do you handle stress and pressure in the workplace?
By setting clear priorites, boundaries and communicating with my colleagues on expectations.
How do you stay up to date with industry trends?
Mainly through subscribed developer youtube channels and then taking courses for new subjects and making sure I put this new knowledge into practical use by creating a small personal project.
How do you handle feedback and criticism?
When I was younger (before around 22 years old) I did not handle criticism well, but I have since been on a huge self-development journey and value how important feedback and constructive criticism is to continue to learn and grow.
What motivates you at work?
I love learning and problem solving. We live in an infinite world learning wise, so I'm motivated everyday by the new things I will learn.