
HI, I'M JOSH.
Frontend Technical Lead with over 10+ years of experience specializing in React, Next.js, and AWS.
About Me
Hello! I'm a highly motivated and solutions-driven Lead Frontend Engineer with over 10 years of professional experience, specializing in crafting responsive, high-performance user interfaces. My passion lies in bridging the gap between design, functionality, and inclusive accessibility, ensuring an exceptional user experience (UX) across all platforms.
Professionally, I excel in architectural strategy and mentorship. I act as a technical bridge between product and engineering, liaising with stakeholders, BAs, and Designers to assess code feasibility and usability. I take a lead role in partitioning complex requirements into actionable stories, ensuring the backlog is technically sound and optimized for team delivery.
I appreciate the collaborative synergy of group work, leveraging collective knowledge and support, yet I thrive equally when highly self-motivated to independently tackle complex problems. My enthusiasm for continuous learning fuels my proactive approach to seeking new opportunities for growth, such as my current deep-dive into cloud architecture.
Outside of work, my primary focus is on quality time with my wife, Caitlyn, and our two young sons, Max (5) and Oscar (2). When I find free moments, I enjoy playing video games with my wife. Additionally, I also play Dungeons and Dragons with old school friends once a month, which is a great exercise in creative problem-solving and teamwork!
Key Facts
Location
Sunderland, UK
Primary Stack
TypeScript, React, Next.js
Current learning focus
AWS Solutions Architect (SAA-C03)
Leadership Style
Architectural Strategy & Mentorship
D&D Alignment
Forever DM
Education & Certifications
Education
BSc (Hons) Computing
Teesside University
Certifications
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
AWS Partner Accreditation (Technical)
Amazon Web Services
AWS Solutions Architect - Associate
Amazon Web Services
In progressA11Y Fundamentals Knowledge Badge
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)
Accessible Development Knowledge Badge
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Scrum Alliance
LapsedTechnical Skills
Featured Projects

Baby Health Tracker
Created a web application to track baby needs
Career
Lead Frontend Engineer
Leighton
Apr 2023 - Present
Senior Software Developer
Leighton
Dec 2021 - Apr 2023
Software Developer
Leighton
Jan 2017 - Feb 2021
Software Developer (Frontend Focus)
FNVi
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
