Hi, I'm James Hamlett, a self-motivated software engineer with over 10 years of experience building scalable and high-performance web and mobile applications. I love solving complex problems and delivering solutions that align perfectly with business goals. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am passionate about crafting user-friendly and efficient digital experiences. Throughout my career, I've worked with a variety of cutting-edge technologies like React, Angular, AWS, and many others to develop robust applications for big names like Walmart and Microsoft. I’m always eager to learn new skills and collaborate with teams to build innovative products.

James Hamlett

Hi, I'm James Hamlett, a self-motivated software engineer with over 10 years of experience building scalable and high-performance web and mobile applications. I love solving complex problems and delivering solutions that align perfectly with business goals. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am passionate about crafting user-friendly and efficient digital experiences. Throughout my career, I've worked with a variety of cutting-edge technologies like React, Angular, AWS, and many others to develop robust applications for big names like Walmart and Microsoft. I’m always eager to learn new skills and collaborate with teams to build innovative products.

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Hi, I’m James Hamlett, a self-motivated software engineer with over 10 years of experience building scalable and high-performance web and mobile applications. I love solving complex problems and delivering solutions that align perfectly with business goals. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am passionate about crafting user-friendly and efficient digital experiences.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked with a variety of cutting-edge technologies like React, Angular, AWS, and many others to develop robust applications for big names like Walmart and Microsoft. I’m always eager to learn new skills and collaborate with teams to build innovative products.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Frontend Engineer at Walmart
January 1, 2023 - Present
Improved a live KPI dashboard for Walmart's C-level executives, migrating legacy Angular components to Angular 17 for enhanced performance. Developed and maintained enterprise web applications using React, Zustand, TailwindCSS, and AWS Amplify, focusing on scalability and responsiveness. Implemented interactive UI features optimized for performance and WCAG compliance. Collaborated with backend engineers on RESTful API integrations using Swagger. Achieved over 99% test coverage through unit and E2E testing frameworks including Jest and Cypress. Leveraged data science techniques and data visualization libraries like D3.js and Chart.js to provide actionable business insights. Automated CI/CD pipelines using Drone CI and GitHub Actions, improving deployment time and system stability. Promoted a strong remote work culture through team-building and knowledge-sharing activities.
Software Engineer at Microsoft
December 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Implemented Azure CDN content within a micro frontend platform using JavaScript/TypeScript, improving performance and scalability. Built centralized state orchestration for micro frontends and modularized React and Angular components with Storybook, promoting component-driven development. Enhanced user experience leading to increased session duration and decreased bounce rate. Developed internal tools using C#, ASP.NET, and SQL Server with deployment managed via Azure DevOps. Automated merging and code integration workflows with Bulldozer, increasing code integration efficiency. Mentored junior developers, conducted code reviews to enforce standards, and collaborated in Agile environments using Azure Boards and ceremonies such as grooming and PI planning.
Full stack Developer at StartupCraft
April 30, 2020 - July 10, 2025
Managed development of web and mobile applications from concept to deployment, optimizing performance using tools like Webpack, NPM, Yarn, and Nx. Adapted multiple UI libraries/frameworks including React.js/Next.js, Vue.js/Nuxt.js, and Tailwind CSS to create responsive reusable components. Utilized Backbone.js for frontend architecture, coordinated API pipelines with backend frameworks such as Django and ASP.NET, and integrated third-party SaaS services to enhance interoperability. Implemented automated testing with Selenium, configured A/B testing for conversion optimization, and employed SSR or static site generation to improve page load speed. Used Apollo GraphQL and Kafka for efficient data management and real-time streaming, developed AWS Lambda functions for serverless computing, and shipped cross-platform mobile apps with React Native and native languages.
Web Developer at Youtopia
December 31, 2015 - July 10, 2025
Translated Figma, Sketch, and Zeplin designs into reusable UI components while maintaining design integrity. Used Webflow and CMS for rapid prototyping, developed web components aligning with coding standards in HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript. Worked with backend teams on server-side rendering to enhance load speed and SEO. Integrated Google Analytics for traffic and user behavior analysis. Deployed applications on AWS ECS with containerization to ensure scalability and reliability. Designed data models to optimize application performance and scalability.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Cornell University
September 1, 2009 - May 31, 2013

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services