John Pander
Senior Full Stack Developer (React/Next.js | Node.js | AWS/Kubernetes)
9 yrs experience · Houston, TX · <10 hrs/week
About
Results-oriented Senior Full Stack Developer with 9+ years of experience specializing in front-end development and building high-performance, scalable user interfaces across web and mobile platforms. Strong expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, React/Next.js, Redux architecture, and middleware, with end-to-end SDLC ownership using Agile methodologies. Proficient in cloud and DevOps practices (AWS/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD) to improve performance and streamline development, with hands-on experience across fintech analytics, SaaS, eCommerce, and healthcare systems (including HIPAA compliance).
Skills
Experience
- Senior Full Stack Developer · AutoWeb02-2022
Led the development of a cloud-based analytics dashboard for a global fintech company using React.js, Next.js, and Nest.js, reducing reporting time by 40% and enabling real-time data insights. Architected and implemented a microservices infrastructure with Node.js, Express.js, GraphQL, and Docker, deployed on AWS with Kubernetes, ensuring scalable, reliable operations. Built and launched a fitness tracking app with React Native, Redux, and Firebase, enabling real-time workout tracking and progress sync. In eCommerce, I developed backend systems with Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs, optimizing MySQL queries and integrating PostgreSQL for high-volume transactions. Improved development efficiency by 30% by implementing scalable UI components using React.js, TailwindCSS, and AntD, and integrated AI features via Python-based microservices. Reduced release cycles from weeks to days, streamlining deployments with extensive experience in CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline. As a mentor in an Agile/Scrum environment, I promoted TDD and performance improvements while driving high-quality mobile development for iOS and Android using React Native. Maintained and optimized mission-critical systems with Node.js, Nest.js, and Java, and ensured efficient DevOps practices with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. Implemented thorough testing frameworks with Jest, Mocha, Chai, and Selenium, delivering robust, bug-free applications that supported business growth.
- Full Stack Developer · BariesDev05-2019 – 01-2022
Developed a sleek and interactive user interface for a global SaaS application using React.js, React Router, and Material UI, significantly enhancing usability and user retention across multiple devices. Developed high-performance, SEO-friendly web applications using Remix, integrating backend APIs and optimizing user experience. Built RESTful APIs with Express.js and MySQL, enabling robust user and product data handling. Introduced JWT-based authentication and secure routing, improving application security standards. Implemented state management solutions using Redux and Zustand, optimizing data flow and improving performance in large-scale React applications. Containerized applications with Docker and deployed on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for scalability. Wrote unit and integration tests using Jest, Enzyme, and Mocha, achieving 95% code coverage. Worked closely with product owners and designers in Agile sprints to deliver on-time feature rollouts.
- Back-end Developer · 3 Media Web03-2017 – 04-2019
Designed and implemented scalable backend architectures using Node.js, Express.js, and microservices, ensuring high availability and performance. Developed RESTful and GraphQL APIs with Python Flask for enterprise data applications. Developed and maintained scalable backend systems for a healthcare platform using Java, Spring Boot, and PostgreSQL, ensuring secure patient data management, real-time appointment scheduling, and HIPAA compliance. Designed optimized schemas and queries in PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server, reducing query latency by 40%. Integrated Firebase for real-time event tracking and data synchronization across services. Implemented predictive modules using Python and machine learning libraries for analytics automation. Established automated testing with Chai, Mocha, and Selenium, ensuring backend reliability. Collaborated with DevOps team to containerize services and deploy via CI/CD pipelines. Designed and optimized backend systems for high scalability and performance, utilizing Redis for caching to handle large volumes of traffic and ensure fast data retrieval.
- Front-end Developer · App Maisters Inc10-2015 – 02-2017
Built dynamic UI components using React.js, SCSS, and Material UI, enhancing customer engagement by 25%. Migrated legacy JavaScript codebase to TypeScript, improving maintainability and type safety. Consumed RESTful APIs with Axios and implemented real-time UI updates in trading dashboards. Applied accessibility best practices (WCAG 2.1) and ensured responsive designs across browsers and devices. Participated in Scrum ceremonies and collaborated closely with the UX team for pixel-perfect implementations.
Education
- Stanford University, California, USABachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Science
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