James Donnelly.
Fullstack Web Developer
A Manchester-based web developer who loves to build bespoke user interfaces, websites and web applications with JavaScript.
Building systems and processes that provide a great user experience while at the same time adding value and maximizing conversions is my passion.
If you have something I could work on, I'd be happy to hear more.
WEB APPLICATIONS
Build web applications that are fast, secure and reliable. Using the latest technologies and best practices.
RESPONSIVE WEBSITES
Responsive websites designed for all screen sizes and devices. Mobile first design and development.
WEB DEVELOPMENT
Building user interfaces, websites and web applications that humans love to use.
Technologies I Love Working With
My current tech stack utilises a combination of React/Vue, Nuxt/Next on the frontend. However I don't believe in a one size fits all approach that's why I treat each project differently.
With a penchant for JAMstack and the serverless approach to development. Lately I've been using node based cloud functions to handle my backend but I still love working with traditional Node/Express servers. My CSS is normally preprocessed with SASS using BEM naming methodology while using storybook to maintain my own UI library. In a more modern approach I've been using TailwindCSS to speed up my development process. I'm also a big fan of TypeScript and use it where possible.
I'm mainly client focused but I can handle all aspects of the development cycle from frontend development of user interfaces to backend development of API's, databases and infrastructure. I'm familiar with cloud providers such as GCP, AWS and DigitalOcean to name a few.
Where I've Worked
I'm not one to regularly jump between projects and companies, but sometimes redundancies and tech layoffs happen. Here's where I have been working at over the last ten years. I've worked on many projects and with many different technologies, but I've always been focused on building user-friendly web applications.
YPS
2023 - 2024
Frontend Engineer
Worked at YourParkingSpace building out frontend features for the web primarliy with Vue, SASS and JavaScript/TypeScript.
Cinch
2022 - 2023
Fullstack Software Engineer
Worked across the full-stack with React, AWS, TypeScript and Node.js in a serverless event-driven architecure.
IMA-HOME
2022 - 2022
Fullstack Software Engineer
Working for a digital agency building web applications for clients using React, Node.js and AWS.
TransPerfect
2021 - 2022
Software Engineer
Building enterprise software applications for internal organization users.
Freelance
2019 - 2021
Fullstack Developer
Building user interfaces, websites and web applications that humans love to use, primarily with JavaScript and Node.js.
Baked Digital
2014 - 2019
Fullstack Web Developer
Created websites with conversions in mind for paid ads, organic search and lead generation using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node, WordPress for SMB's