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Luke Liasi Open to Work

I'm Luke, a Senior Software Engineer based in the UK with over 11 years of experience building software.

Luke Liasi

I specialise in frontend development, with expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, React and Node. I focus on creating intuitive and responsive user interfaces that deliver exceptional user experiences.

While my primary focus is on the frontend, I have experience and a solid understanding of backend technologies, allowing me to work on full-stack projects and ensure proper integration between client-side and server-side components.

Outside of software development, I stay active with swimming and running, and I enjoy the occasional ski trip. I’m also an avid gamer, finding it a great way to relax and unwind.

Skills

Languages

  • JavaScript JavaScript
  • TypeScript TypeScript
  • Python Python
  • PHP PHP

Frontend

  • React React
  • React Native React Native
  • HTML HTML
  • CSS CSS
  • Sass Sass
  • TailwindCSS TailwindCSS

Backend

  • Node.js Node.js
  • Express.js Express.js

Databases

  • PostgreSQL PostgreSQL
  • MySQL MySQL
  • Redis Redis
  • MongoDB MongoDB

DevOps & Tools

  • Git Git
  • Docker Docker
  • AWS AWS
  • Linux Linux
  • Bun Bun

Testing & QA

  • Playwright Playwright
  • Vitest Vitest
  • Selenium Selenium
  • Mocha Mocha

Frameworks & CMS

  • Next.js Next.js
  • Astro Astro
  • WordPress WordPress

Design & UI

  • Figma Figma
  • Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop

Experience

Senior Software Engineer @ LondonLink Remote

May 2021 - Present / 3y 7m

  • Developed and maintained frontend interfaces for the trading platform using React.js and TypeScript, focusing on customer signup, onboarding, and verification workflows. Also built admin panel interfaces for managing customers, orders, and real-time pricing data.
  • Integrated various third-party SDKs and APIs, including those for compliance, banking, and market data, to incorporate essential external functionalities into the platform.
  • Designed and implemented real-time WebSocket integrations for responsive UI updates and enhanced interactivity.
  • Wrote custom scripts to generate detailed reports and analytics, perform data analysis, and correct inconsistencies in datasets, improving overall system reliability.
  • Created internal compliance tools that streamlined workflows and improved regulatory adherence, earning recognition from the board for their significant impact.
  • Established end-to-end testing workflows with Selenium, Mocha, and Chai, integrating them into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure reliability and reduce deployment issues.
  • Developed command-line scraping tools and bots for automated data collection and processing.
Senior Software Developer @ Dodec Remote

Oct 2017 - May 2021 / 3y 7m

  • Led the successful launch of the Tefal UK e-commerce store, working closely with the client to gather requirements, plan the project, and ensure delivery on time and within budget.
  • Developed the frontend for a bespoke medical application using React.js and Next.js, creating an intuitive and accessible interface tailored for older and disabled users. Ensured compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG) and implemented features to simplify navigation and improve usability.
  • Designed and developed a scalable API for the GroupeSEB Product Registration Portal using Node.js, ensuring efficient handling of high user traffic. Developed the frontend as part of this full-stack project, designing a modular and composable architecture that enabled the system to be deployed across multiple brands, each featuring a customisable and brand-specific interface.
  • Provided technical mentorship to junior developers, reviewing code, enforcing consistent coding standards, and improving testing workflows to enhance overall team productivity.
Software Developer @ Dodec Hybrid

Sep 2014 - Oct 2017 / 3y 1m

  • Developed mobile-optimised and SEO-optimised landing pages for household brands such as Tefal, Krups, and All-Clad, driving measurable increases in conversion rates and user engagement.
  • Built custom WordPress themes and plugins using PHP and JavaScript, tailored to various clients' specific needs and requirements.
  • Updated and modernised an existing e-commerce store to be fully mobile-responsive, improving accessibility and the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Built and coded HTML/CSS email campaigns in collaboration with marketing teams, delivering designs that were optimised for various email clients and successfully sent to hundreds of thousands of recipients.
Junior Software Developer @ Dodec On-Site

Sep 2013 - Sep 2014 / 1y

  • Assisted in designing and developing static websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, focusing on responsive design principles.
  • Implemented key features for a large-scale employment platform using Ruby on Rails, contributing to improved user engagement.
  • Created comprehensive training materials to help non-technical staff effectively use the company's web-based software platform, enhancing overall productivity.