Software Engineer II, React Developer, JS developer

Jordan Foster

Address: ** ******* *****, ******* ****, IL 62040, USA

Phone: +1-618-***-****

Email: **************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly motivated and organized software engineer with a proven background in delivering successful projects. Experienced in all aspects of the development life cycle including creating wireframes and mockups, architecture planning, building, and testing products, and deploying them in production environments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming: JavaScript, Git, NPM, TypeScript, React, Yarn, Lerna, Node.js, SQL, C#, Laravel, PostgreSQL, ASP.Net, MVC, Webforms, REST API, HTML, CSS, SCSS, AWS, JQuery, PHP, Webpack, Rollup, Azure, Angular, Java, Material-UI, Tailwind, Redis, Storybook, Selenium

CMS / E-Commerce: WordPress, Shopify, Umbraco, Ecwid, WooCommerce, Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC)

SEO: Yoast, All-in-One SEO, SEMrush

Miscellaneous: Facebook Ads Manager, Salesforce, Adobe XD, Figma, Photoshop

EXPERIENCE

NEW BALANCE — SOFTWARE ENGINEER

SEP 2023 - PRESENT

●Collaborated with three cross-functional teams of 7-10 engineers to design, develop, and enhance multiple facets across twelve New Balance websites.

●Developed and implemented JavaScript components and features within the Salesforce Commerce Cloud environment, enhancing site functionality and user experience.

●Authored comprehensive unit tests for a variety of elements including functions, components, services, API endpoints, and controllers, ensuring robustness and reliability.

●Analyzed user stories to research and evaluate potential solutions, contributing significantly to the scrum workflow and project deliverables of the team.

●Initiated and successfully integrated two innovative ideas across the company, leading to significant improvements in the codebase and website functionality.

●Implemented integration of the “Stylitics” AI customer recommendation engine into the New Balance website, personalizing shopping experiences by suggesting complete outfits based on user browsing behavior.

DSM / MARKETING MILK — SOFTWARE ENGINEER

OCT 2019 - JAN 2023

●Built the UI/UX for our in-house Facebook ad building and reporting SaaS platform using React.js and TypeScript.

●Built a simplified demographics picker by integrating with multiple Facebook APIs, flattening a recursive data structure, and exposing results to the front end via REST API.

●Built and tested dozens of UI components and maintained a private NPM frontend library of components, hooks, and services used across multiple frontend applications.

●Contributed to the implementation of a role and permission system using Auth0.

●Streamlined our complex array of libraries and applications by consolidating them within a mono repository using Lerna.

●Scrum methodologies for agile software development - GraphQL and REST APIs for seamless data exchange

●Redux.js/Context for state management in frontend applications - AWS and Docker for cloud-based deployment

●Conducted interviews and created frontend guidelines and interview processes

●Lead and managed several special projects working directly with the CEO

●Experience building custom React hooks

●SQL and PostgreSQL for efficient data management

●Front-end Development with React.js, TypeScript, Tailwind, and Material-UI

●Microservices architecture to ensure scalability

●Testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, and Cypress

●Webpack and Lerna for streamlined development and sharing of code

●Proficiency in Node.js, TypeORM, and NestJS for robust backend development

●Implemented Redis for caching frequently requested data

●Git for version control and collaborative development

●Expertise in creating mockups with Figma/AdobeXD (designed 70% of platform UI)

●Strong JavaScript proficiency with a focus on clean and maintainable code

●Worked on AWS lambda functions, EC2 instances, cloudwatch, etc.

●Maintained legacy PHP/laravel backend system used for email notifications to users

●Setup CI/CD pipelines in GitLab for staging, beta, and production environments

●Built a scavenger hunt app used in a marketing campaign for the St. Louis Blues, Anheuser-Busch, and the NHL All-Star Game. Worked directly with the Marketing Directors of both organizations to ensure the product met the needs of their campaign.

DRIVE SOCIAL MEDIA (DSM) — WEB DEVELOPER

MAR 2019 - OCT 2019

●Resolved extensive backlog of client web work

●Maintained +60 client websites, optimizing SEO, and page speeds using various plugins and tools like SEM Rush.

●Developed three core websites for the company using WordPress: joshsample.com, drivesocialnow.com, and marketingmilk.com (although I am no longer responsible for their maintenance).

●Established efficient processes and workflows to ensure the ongoing success of the team.

●Proficient in WordPress website management and optimization

●Advanced knowledge of PHP, HTML, and SCSS for custom website development

●Expertise in image optimization and content-focused SEO techniques

●Thorough understanding of website performance optimization

●Responsive web design implementation across multiple devices

●Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams

●Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering top-tier websites

●Ability to transform mockups into functional and visually appealing web assets

AVALA MARKETING GROUP — EMAIL PRODUCT MANAGER

APR 2018 - MAR 2019

●Built +600 dynamic marketing emails using customer data for personalization and higher conversion rates.

●Managed the email platform of our internal SaaS product ensuring user UI/UX was ideal and system stress testing.

●Developed a program to check for previously flagged spam emails/IPs and correct common misspellings to help improve email list health and sender reputation.

●Executed and monitored large-scale email marketing campaigns, targeting lists with recipient counts ranging from 100,000 to 1 million.

●Worked with Mailgun API’s using Postman and Insomnia

●Mentored and trained a team of junior developers

●Worked directly with clients and users to assess features, needs, and goals for product development

AVALA MARKETING GROUP — WEB DEVELOPER

JAN 2018 - APR 2018

●Proficient in .NET, MVC, Angular, and the Umbraco CMS, contributing to the development of enterprise-grade websites.

●Diligently addressed and resolved visual bugs to optimize user experience and website performance.

●Maintained and updated REST APIs connected to Aimbase, our in-house SAAS product, for personalized customer experiences.

●Managed content updates on client websites, ensuring relevancy and real-time updates to reflect their evolving business needs.

●Conducted minor database updates to effectively showcase new products and updated product information

●Developed several client sites in React.js

AVALA MARKETING GROUP — Junior Software Engineer

MAR 2017 - JAN 2018

●Performed SQL database changes involving extensive SQL queries for account executives and senior developers

●Built HTML client marketing emails for mass marketing campaigns

●Supported web team by making updates to client websites built in Angular and Umbraco

●Made small changes to our SaaS product, Aimbase, built in C#, ASP.Net, MVC, Azure, etc.

Foster Media, LLC. — Owner

JAN 2016 - Present

Foster Media is a side business I’ve owned over the years under which I’ve helped clients with basic I.T. needs, and/or consulted on more complicated issues. Examples being:

●Designed and developed responsive and visually appealing websites for clients, enhancing their online SEO presence and user experience.

●Utilized HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various content management systems (listed above) to create custom and dynamic web solutions.

●Conducted regular consultations to assess ongoing requirements and provided proactive recommendations for continuous improvement.

●Led end-to-end project management for various initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high quality output.

●Stayed on top of industry trends and new technologies to create new solutions for client projects.

●Introduced automation technologies and optimization strategies, resulting in increased operational and user efficiency and cost savings.

●Developed and implemented marketing strategies like social media, a professional website, and targeted Facebook or Google marketing campaigns, resulting in increased visibility and a growing client base.

EDUCATION

RANKEN UNIVERSITY

Bachelor’s Degree in Internet Web-Based Technology

2012 - 2016

(3.9 GPA)

●Transferred PSD designs to HTML and CSS markup

●Studied Java and object oriented programming

●Studied C#, ASP.Net, MVC, SQL, and Azure

●Designed and built a help desk application for college using C# and Asp.Net web forms that’s still being used today

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