I am a WordPress-focused full stack engineer with over a decade of experience in developing custom solutions. My passion is in creating seamless digital experiences for startups, SMBs, and enterprise groups. I love combining my technical skills with creativity to deliver impactful projects.

Nicolas Gruwe

I am a WordPress-focused full stack engineer with over a decade of experience in developing custom solutions. My passion is in creating seamless digital experiences for startups, SMBs, and enterprise groups. I love combining my technical skills with creativity to deliver impactful projects.

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I am a WordPress-focused full stack engineer with over a decade of experience in developing custom solutions. My passion is in creating seamless digital experiences for startups, SMBs, and enterprise groups. I love combining my technical skills with creativity to deliver impactful projects.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior WordPress Engineer (Consultant) at BPCE Group (via Astek)
June 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Two years working for the BPCE group, responsible for the development, maintenance, and evolution of all portals on banque-populaire.fr, caisse-epargne.fr, and regional sites (WordPress multisite). Custom development: creation of specific plugins, advanced integration with ACF, implementation of reusable and optimized templates. Quality & reliability: in-depth code review, writing WordPress unit tests (WPUnit), quality monitoring, and continuous optimization. Workflow & tools: version management with Git, collaboration via Atlassian (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), writing clear and structured technical documentation. Support & coordination: taking customer feedback into account, teamwork with technical advisors, active contribution to the improvement of internal processes.
Development engineer at Alteca
September 13, 2021 - July 13, 2022
One-year assignment in a Java environment within the BPCE group. Participation in the maintenance and development of internal applications. Discovery and mastery of the methodologies and tools used in a large company (processes, organization, inter-team communication). An enriching experience that provided insight into the constraints, rigor, and standards of a large banking group.
Wordpress Developer at CNRS
March 13, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Participation in the development and maintenance of a large multisite WordPress installation, with a dedicated site for each laboratory. Implementation and development of a common theme used across the entire network. Development of custom blocks in Vue.js integrated into the WordPress editor. Regular maintenance and upgrades to ensure the stability and consistency of all sites. Teamwork in a demanding environment, with multiple and varied needs depending on the laboratory.
Freelance WordPress & Fullstack at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developed custom WordPress plugins and applications, enabling seamless integration with various platforms and services. Focused on delivering efficient and maintainable code while ensuring high performance and security.
Expert WordPress multi-site at BPCE Group
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Managed and maintained multi-site WordPress infrastructures for critical portals used by millions. Conducted performance audits and ensured compliance with accessibility standards.
Fullstack Engineer (React + Java) at ALTECA
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Worked on front-end development with ReactJS and back-end services using Java, enhancing credit operations with new features.
Fullstack Web Engineer (CMS) at CNRS
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Developed custom solutions for data-heavy environments using Vue.js and WordPress, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Education

Master’s Degree – Information & Communication (Web Development specialization) at Toulouse University (UFR Ingémédia)
September 11, 2015 - September 13, 2017
Master's Degree at UFR Ingénida
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

Best Student Project Award (2017)
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
    paper DeusSearch

    Creation of a collaborative video game database in the form of a website.
    Unique user experience: development of a personality test that recommends games tailored to the user’s profile.
    Partnerships with streamers and video game studios to give visibility to the project.