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Jonathan Lancaster

Jonathan Lancaster

Full-stack Engineer

California, US
(619) 634-4566

Background


About

About

Innovative Full-stack Engineer with over 6 years of experience specializing in SPAs and E2E React applications, with a passion for creating dynamic user experiences and a keen eye for detail. Proven leader adept at mentoring engineers and leading projects to success, aligning with Apple’s commitment to innovation and excellence. Demonstrates resilience and adaptability in fast-paced environments, consistently meeting tight deadlines and delivering high-quality solutions.

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • Tech Lead, 

    Apr, 2022 - Present

    Serving as a Tech Lead at Snapchat, I specialize in Full-stack Development, focusing on innovating and enhancing user interaction and satisfaction through cutting-edge technologies like Go and React/Typescript.

    • Leadership: Led the team in building improved onboarding experiences for partners.

    • Innovation: Led the creation of two key products: one enhancing AR content delivery to partners for faster app launches, and another improving user-hosting experiences, both significantly boosting operational efficiency and revenue.

    • Mentorship: Fostered professional growth within the team through dedicated mentoring.

    • Alignment: Upheld values of innovation and excellence by deeply understanding the product, identifying and resolving user-specific issues, thereby aligning with Apple’s commitment to user-centric excellence.

  • Contractor, 

    Aug, 2021 - Oct, 20212 months

    Led the development of an animated marketing page for the iPhone 13, focusing on creating a visually appealing and interactive user experience.

    • Technologies: Utilized Framer Motion, GSAP, and React to bring the design to life.

    • Innovation: Developed unique animations and interactive elements to showcase the iPhone 13’s features.

  • Senior Software Engineer, 

    Jan, 2021 - Apr, 20221 year 3 months

    As a Senior Software Engineer at Extend, I played a pivotal role in shaping the front-end onboarding experience and implementing new technologies for the front-end codebase.

    • Leadership: Spearheaded the adoption of new technologies and best practices in front-end development.

    • Mentorship: Onboarded and mentored junior to mid-level engineers in React and Typescript.

    • Contribution: Ensured the delivery of high-quality solutions and fostered a learning environment.

  • Software Engineer 2, 

    Jul, 2020 - Dec, 20205 months

    Served as a Full-stack Engineer at Extend, a leading API-based extended warranty company, where I played a pivotal role in developing comprehensive full-stack applications to enhance user experiences and streamline operations.

    • Technologies: Leveraged AWS, Typescript, React, and Node.js to implement robust solutions.

    • Backend Development: Implemented backend lambdas and managed API versioning to ensure seamless integration and functionality.

    • Frontend Development: Created web onboarding portals and e-commerce management dashboards, focusing on user-friendly interfaces and efficient navigation.

    • Innovation: Pioneered in developing advanced features and optimizations, contributing to the overall enhancement of the platform's performance and reliability.

  • Software Engineer 2, 

    Oct, 2019 - Jun, 20208 months

    As a Software Engineer at Forcepoint LLC, a cloud-based cybersecurity company, I focused on optimizing backend services and enhancing frontend development practices on the AWS platform.

    • Optimization: Developed tools and libraries for log normalization and data serialization.

    • Frontend Development: Migrated to modern React APIs and optimized styling and testing libraries.

    • Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in AWS and modern development practices.

  • Front-End Engineer, 

    Oct, 2018 - Oct, 20191 year

    At Traina, a digital design agency, I specialized in developing and optimizing award-winning interactive web applications with various CMS platforms and JavaScript frameworks.

    • Innovation: Developed award-winning interactive web applications by working at a design-focused agency.

    • Modern Practices: Spearheaded the migration to ES6 and focused on creating accessibility-focused codebases.

    • Development & Optimization: Demonstrated expertise in development and optimization with various CMS platforms and JavaScript frameworks.

  • Front-End Engineer, 

    Dec, 2017 - Oct, 201810 months

    Serving as a Front-end Engineer at Brand Value Accelerator, I provided top-of-the-line Shopify experiences for renowned direct-to-consumer brands, focusing on delivering quality and value.

    • E-Commerce Expertise: Delivered premium Shopify experiences for brands like Red Bull, MVMT, and Kopari.

    • Collaboration: Worked in agile teams to bring clients’ needs and visions to life.

    • Quality & Value: Created websites with meaningful and monetary value to the clients’ company using best practices.

Skills

Skills

  • Front End

    Javascript

    Typescript

    React

    Next/Remix

    Apollo

    CSS/SASS

    HTML

    Webpack/Vite

    Jest/Cypress/Playwright

    Three.js

    GSAP

    framer-motion

  • Backend

    Go

    Node

    Express