CTAbout Chris
I’m a hands-on, passionate Front-End/React Developer with deep experience leading web builds for a wide range of clients and industries. Known for clean code, pixel-perfect UI, and scalable architecture — I focus on delivering high-performing, accessible, and future-proof applications that people love to use.
🏆 Recognized by .Net Magazine for code quality and UX thinking
🔧 Expert in React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Redux, Next.js
🧱 Creates reusable UI frameworks and Design Systems used across teams
🧠 Team building and building clean, testable code
🌱 Advocate of clarity, adaptability, and continuous evolution in web standards
If you're building something ambitious and need a trusted front-end builder — let’s talk.
I am after contract roles (outside IR35) as a hands on front end coder, I specialise in React.js and Next.js with over 25 years of experience in a wide range of industries and technologies covering the front end, back end and full stack.
English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
London (up to 50km)
Experience
- HappyDanceSenior Front-End DeveloperDIGITAL AND ITNovember 2025 - December 2025 (1 month)Delivered new front-end components and interactive features for Uber’s global Careers platform.
- Built responsive React/Next.js components for multiple high-visibility sections of the Uber Careers site
- Delivered interaction-rich UI using Motion libraries for smooth animations, transitions, and drag behaviours
- Implemented reusable component patterns to support consistency and maintainability
- Optimised components for performance, cross-browser support, and mobile behaviour
- Contributed to key areas of the codebase to help features reach production readiness on tight timelines
ProjectsUber careersSkillsReact.js, TypeScript, Next.js, GraphQL, Tailwind CSS, Umbraco CMS, Turborepo, Radix UI, Framer Motion, Storybook, Zustand, Figma, Code Optimisation, Code Refactoring, Front-End Architecture, Front-End Development, Web Development, UI/UX, Design prototyping, Responsive Design, Web accessibility, - Great StateSenior Front-End DeveloperDIGITAL AND ITOctober 2025 - November 2025 (1 month)Worked on the main sites for Longleat Safari Park and Cheddar Gorge, helping to deliver a new internal payment system.
- Building and refining front-end architecture for the new payment platform using React and Next.js
- Integrating and extending Umbraco CMS to support custom workflows and secure transactions
- Raising code quality standards through refactoring, linting and performance improvements
- Introducing better patterns for component reuse, accessibility and maintainability
- Providing proactive technical input and mentoring within a cross-functional delivery team
- Collaborating with designers and back-end developers to deliver responsive, high-performing UI
ProjectsLongleat park website, Cheddar Gorge websiteSkillsReact.js, TypeScript, Next.js, GraphQL, Umbraco CMS, Turborepo, CSS modules, Ark UI, Storybook, Figma, Code Optimisation, Code Refactoring, Front-End Architecture, Front-End Development, Web Development, UI/UX, Design prototyping, Responsive Design, Web accessibility, - AmelioSenior Front-End DeveloperDIGITAL AND ITAugust 2025 - August 2025Short term contract for Amelio’s greenfield care platform, building tools for coordination between care providers & clients.
- Accelerated development of Amelio’s greenfield care platform
- Implemented UX prototypes and liaised with design for best front end practices
- Built high-performance UIs with React, Next.js, TypeScript, & Storybook for reusable components
- Ensured accessibility, responsive design, & performance in client-facing practitioner tools
- Collaborated cross-functionally in a small, agile team to deliver impactful features fast
SkillsReact.js, TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Figma, SonarQube, Storybook, Circle CI, Code Optimisation, Code Refactoring, Front-End Architecture, Front-End Development, Web Development, UI/UX, Design prototyping, Responsive Design, Web accessibility,
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Education
- Advanced web developmentPear Tree InternationalAdvanced web development
- Multimedia Production & TechnologyUniversity of Plymouth2000Multimedia Production & Technology