Resume
Lewis Nixon
Lead Frontend Engineer & Product Developer
Profile
Dedicated and technically strong lead-level frontend engineer with over 14 years of experience building scalable, data-driven applications. I excel at balancing quality output with sustainable delivery pace while leading development teams and driving technical decision-making around data models and API design. Currently developing expertise in data analytics and product management to drive empirical product decisions within collaborative, growth-focused product teams.
Technical Skills
Frontend Technologies
Workflow
Backend & Data
Leadership & Product
Professional Experience
Frontend Lead, UX/Product
Aug 2023 - PresentLeading frontend development at an early-stage startup developing a marketplace and tendering platform for net zero projects in commercial real estate. Contributing across the full technology stack including TypeScript development, Python/Django backend work, data modeling, and product management. Developing strong data analytics skills to inform product strategy and business model exploration. Built mobile-first NextJS application with Headless UI, Tailwind CSS, and ViTest. Set up AWS infrastructure and implemented monitoring with Sentry for error tracking and performance optimization. Leading user feedback analysis to drive growth and evolve the startup into a sustainable business.
Senior Software Engineer, UI/UX
Jan 2020 - Aug 2023Led frontend development for CrateDB's SaaS offering, a complex time-series database platform. Drove significant UX and visual design improvements including optimized deployment flows, trial cluster implementation, Stripe payment integration, and data ingestion features. Championed improved team workflows for feature design and planning while ensuring clear acceptance criteria. Created positive team culture while maintaining high standards of collaboration and product delivery. Gained expertise with Grafana, SQL, Kubernetes, time-series data, and implemented comprehensive monitoring using Sentry for application health tracking.
Senior UI Developer
Mar 2018 - Dec 2019Developed highly dynamic React + Redux and Angular TypeScript applications for prestigious clients in content creation and publishing. Built scalable, well-tested applications while advancing GraphQL expertise and content strategy skills. Provided coaching and mentorship to junior developers on Git workflows and best practices. Collaborated with talented product managers to break complex features into manageable stories, set realistic scopes, and measure progress effectively.
Contract Frontend Developer
Jan 2016 - Sept 2017Key developer responsible for scalable, well-tested Angular applications within large-scale enterprise programs. Led agile transformation initiatives and established TDD standards for offshore development teams. Designed branching and release workflows while scaling to 5 development teams. Collaborated with cross-functional teams including design, QA, and accessibility experts to deliver polished, guideline-compliant UIs. Presented progress to management and sibling scrum teams, gaining valuable experience in large-scale scrum delivery.