Front-End Developer

At Software Bastards, I worked as a Front-End Developer in a dynamic agency environment, building modern web applications for diverse clients including startups and established enterprises. The role emphasized technical excellence, clean code principles, and innovative solutions using cutting-edge frontend technologies.

My primary focus was developing sophisticated React applications with TypeScript, creating responsive, performant user interfaces that delivered exceptional user experiences. I architected and built reusable component libraries that became foundational assets shared across multiple client projects, reducing development time by 40% and ensuring consistent design patterns. These libraries included complex form components with validation, data visualization widgets, and interactive UI elements.

State management was implemented using Redux Toolkit for predictable state containers, combined with Redux Saga for handling complex asynchronous workflows. I integrated RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints using Apollo Client, implementing optimistic updates and intelligent caching strategies to enhance perceived performance. Authentication and authorization were handled through JWT tokens with refresh mechanisms and role-based access control.

Code quality was paramount - I maintained 90%+ test coverage using Jest and React Testing Library, writing comprehensive unit tests for components and integration tests for user workflows. ESLint with Airbnb's style guide ensured consistent code standards, while Prettier automated formatting. I established webpack configurations optimized for production with code splitting, tree shaking, and lazy loading to minimize bundle sizes.

Collaboration was integral to success - I worked closely with UX designers translating Figma designs into pixel-perfect implementations, partnered with backend developers on API contract design and integration, participated in code reviews providing constructive feedback to peers, and contributed to technical decision-making and architecture discussions. The agile environment with two-week sprints kept delivery focused and iterative.

During this period, I also contracted for Tibbaa developing React Native mobile applications, showcasing versatility across web and mobile platforms. The role significantly enhanced my frontend engineering capabilities, deepened my understanding of modern JavaScript ecosystem, and reinforced best practices in component architecture and state management.