Hello! I'm Nikola Glavonjic, a Front-End Developer with 6+ years of commercial experience specializing in React, Next.js and TypeScript. I enjoy crafting clean, fast and accessible web applications that deliver real value to users. After a 10-year career as a professional hockey coach, I transitioned into software engineering, bringing a practical, team-oriented mindset and a passion for continuous improvement. I thrive in collaborative environments and love turning ideas into tangible, scalable solutions.

Nikola Glavonjic

Hello! I'm Nikola Glavonjic, a Front-End Developer with 6+ years of commercial experience specializing in React, Next.js and TypeScript. I enjoy crafting clean, fast and accessible web applications that deliver real value to users. After a 10-year career as a professional hockey coach, I transitioned into software engineering, bringing a practical, team-oriented mindset and a passion for continuous improvement. I thrive in collaborative environments and love turning ideas into tangible, scalable solutions.

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Hello! I’m Nikola Glavonjic, a Front-End Developer with 6+ years of commercial experience specializing in React, Next.js and TypeScript. I enjoy crafting clean, fast and accessible web applications that deliver real value to users.

After a 10-year career as a professional hockey coach, I transitioned into software engineering, bringing a practical, team-oriented mindset and a passion for continuous improvement. I thrive in collaborative environments and love turning ideas into tangible, scalable solutions.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
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Language

German
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Hungarian
Beginner
English
Fluent
Croatian
Fluent

Work Experience

Project Manager | Frontend Developer at Zen Hire
March 1, 2023 - February 28, 2024
Led development of the company's landing page and blog using Next.js, integrating Strapi as the headless CMS and HubSpot for marketing automation. Developed React features for the main application, integrating REST APIs and collaborating closely with backend engineers and design teams to deliver new functionality. Managed Agile delivery as Project Manager and Scrum Master, gathering requirements, prioritizing the backlog, coordinating international clients and development teams, conducting code reviews and overseeing deployments.
Project Manager / Frontend Developer at Zen Hire
March 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Led development of the company's landing page and blog using Next.js, integrating Strapi as the headless CMS and HubSpot for marketing automation. Delivered frontend features, integrated REST APIs, and collaborated with UX and design teams. Managed international client requirements and coordinated with backend engineers.
Frontend Developer at Tiac d.o.o
May 1, 2021 - February 28, 2024
Led development of the company's landing page and blog using Next.js, integrated Strapi as the headless CMS and HubSpot for marketing automation. Developed React features for the main application, integrating REST APIs and JWT authentication. Coordinated agile delivery as project manager and Scrum Master, gathering requirements, prioritizing the backlog, and coordinating international clients and development teams.
Frontend Developer at Danfoss
May 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
Developed customer-facing, support and administration Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) for energy-efficient heating solutions using React, TypeScript, Redux and Tan Stack Query; implemented service workers, push notifications and installable apps. Led design and delivery of new features from technical design through production deployment; collaborated with backend engineers and product stakeholders; integrated REST APIs and third-party services; performed SSR for an e-commerce platform and delivered scalable, responsive and user-friendly web applications.

Education

IT Bootcamp (Full-time intensive program in Web Development) at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Finland
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Sport and Leisure Management
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
IIHF-supported coaching program
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
International Olympic Committee scholarship
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Energy & Utilities, Telecommunications