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• Senior Fullstack Developer, FUNKE Mediengruppe

  Mar, 2024 - Present

  Led the launch of a new multi-brand digital platform built with Next.js 15, OpenNext, and AWS. Delivered a full-stack architecture from scratch, integrating Storyblok as headless CMS, a scalable design system, and automated testing pipelines — all within a legacy enterprise setup.

  • Next.js 15 | React | TypeScript | OpenNext | AWS CloudFront

  • Storyblok | Headless CMS | Serverless Architecture

  • Design Systems | Theming | Accessibility | UI Consistency

  • CI/CD | E2E Testing | Playwright | Visual Regression

  • Cross-functional collaboration with backend, design, and QA teams

• IT-Consultant, Netlight

  Feb, 2019 - Sep, 20245 years 7 months

  As an IT-Consultant at Netlight, I worked across multiple industries, implementing innovative technical solutions and leveraging the extensive consultancy network. I acted as a bridge between client needs and Netlight's internal knowledge, delivering impactful solutions that drove both technical and business success.

  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

  • Developed strong client relationships, leading to repeat business.

  • Adapted quickly to new industries and technologies, consistently meeting tight deadlines.

• Senior Frontend Engineer, Netlight - Project for Leading German Realestate Company

  Jul, 2023 - Mar, 20248 months

  Developed the frontend for a global contact and valuation tool, improving lead management across departments. Designed and implemented a Lead Tracking Library and contributed to the architectural design of a new CMS solution using Storyblok and Next.js.

  • React | Typescript | Next.js

  • Storyblok | React Aria | React Form Hooks | Tracking | Localise | Styled Components

  • Testing | Jest | Playwright

  • Collaborated with designers, product managers and many teams to align technical solutions with business needs.

• Team Lead / Senior Frontend Developer, Netlight - Project for Innovative Travel Agency

  Apr, 2022 - Dec, 20228 months

  Led the development of a self-service portal aimed at automating procedures and enhancing the digital customer experience. Oversaw team collaboration, utilized Design Thinking, and guided scalable frontend solutions with React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.

  • React | TypeScript | Next.js

  • Tailwind CSS | Contentful | Internationalization (PhraseApp)

  • Testing | Jest | Playwright

  • Design Thinking approach to give vision to the team

  • Mentored junior developers, promoting team growth and knowledge sharing.

• Fullstack Developer / UX Designer, Netlight - Project for Leading German Car Manufacturer

  Sep, 2020 - Mar, 20221 year 6 months

  Led the front-end development of a remarketing tool for optimizing vehicle sales. Focused on UI performance for large datasets and advanced filtering. Also contributed to deployment with Docker, Nginx, and Kubernetes, while conducting user research and creating mock-ups.

  • React | TypeScript | Create React App

  • Docker | Kubernetes | Nginx

  • Testing | Jest

  • User Research | Mock-ups | User Testing

  • Next to excellent engineering work, I delivered key insights from user testing to improve product UX and boost customer satisfaction.

• Fullstack Developer, Netlight - Project for Leading Car Resaler

  Feb, 2019 - Jul, 20195 months

  Developed a React.js Web App for car financing, focusing on A/B testing and optimizing conversion rates. Transitioned into a UX-centered role, designing and conducting qualitative user tests while managing stakeholders in a Design Thinking project with HPI School of Design.

  • React | Typescript | CSS Modules

  • A/B Testing | Optimizely

  • Design Thinking | User Experience Design | Qualitative User Tests

  • Collaborated with external stakeholders to explore new innovations in the user journey.

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