
HI, I'M JOSH.
Lead Frontend Engineer | React, Next.js & Accessibility Specialist
About Me
I'm a Lead Frontend Engineer with over 10 years of experience - and honestly, what keeps me here is the artistry of it. Bringing together components, code, and creativity to build something that looks genuinely great and that I'm proud to show off.
Day to day, I sit between the people who want things done and the people can do those things. I communicate with design on technical feasibility; I talk to product owners and business analysts on how to shape the backlog for upcoming sprints; I mentor developers and make sure that the team ships work they're actually proud of - including features that generated over £500k in revenue within the first month of launch.
Outside of building interfaces, I'm currently deep in AWS cloud architecture - working toward my Solutions Architect certification to become a more rounded engineer, even if my heart will always be in the frontend.
When I'm not coding, I'm with my wife and our two boys. Me and my wife love playing video games together, whether that's trying to get best lap times on Mario Kart or teaming up in Fortnite. Once a month I sit down with old school friends for some Dungeons and Dragons - which can be great managerial practice, as playing with them is like trying to herd cats.
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

Career
Lead Frontend Engineer
Apr 2023 - Present
Leighton
Senior Software Engineer
Feb 2021 - Apr 2023
Leighton
Software Developer
Jan 2017 - Feb 2021
Leighton
Software Developer (Frontend Focus)
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
FNVi
