Senior Full Stack Engineer with 10+ years of experience owning architecture, infrastructure, and delivery for enterprise-scale systems. I build scalable, security-hardened platforms across cloud infrastructure and modern web stacks, with a strong focus on reliability and production outcomes. I’ve led multi-year builds and team delivery, integrated AI tooling into engineering workflows (Cursor and automated Git-based reviews/scanning), and supported regulated environments through technical foundations for ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. I take full ownership from concept through to deployment and ongoing improvement.

Shane Farmer

Senior Full Stack Engineer with 10+ years of experience owning architecture, infrastructure, and delivery for enterprise-scale systems. I build scalable, security-hardened platforms across cloud infrastructure and modern web stacks, with a strong focus on reliability and production outcomes. I’ve led multi-year builds and team delivery, integrated AI tooling into engineering workflows (Cursor and automated Git-based reviews/scanning), and supported regulated environments through technical foundations for ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. I take full ownership from concept through to deployment and ongoing improvement.

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Senior Full Stack Engineer with 10+ years of experience owning architecture, infrastructure, and delivery for enterprise-scale systems. I build scalable, security-hardened platforms across cloud infrastructure and modern web stacks, with a strong focus on reliability and production outcomes.

I’ve led multi-year builds and team delivery, integrated AI tooling into engineering workflows (Cursor and automated Git-based reviews/scanning), and supported regulated environments through technical foundations for ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. I take full ownership from concept through to deployment and ongoing improvement.

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Work Experience

Senior Web Developer — Full Stack at Agent Marketing
September 1, 2024 - Present
Own all cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, security hardening, and production deployments on AWS (ECS, EC2, S3, Lambda) for a containerised platform, including DNS, firewall, and proxy configuration. Lead technical direction across architecture, tooling, component standards, and engineering practices to maintain consistent quality from design through production. Integrate AI tooling into daily workflows by embedding Cursor and building an AI-driven Git integration for automated code reviews and vulnerability scanning. Architect and deliver full-stack solutions for enterprise clients, translating requirements into scalable approaches and taking ownership from initial engagement through launch. Coordinate multiple concurrent workstreams with designers, developers, and stakeholders to keep delivery quality, timelines, and budgets aligned. Step into a team management capacity for 7 months during a leadership vacancy, running standups, code reviews, sprint planning, and maintaining de
Digital Consultant & Dev Ops Engineer at Agent
September 1, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Optimized business processes through automation solutions cutting operational costs by 25%. Designed cloud infrastructure on AWS supporting 500k+ monthly users. Mentored development teams in DevOps best practices and CI/CD implementation. Translated technical capabilities into competitive business advantages for clients.
Senior Digital Consultant & Dev Ops Engineer at Agent
September 1, 2024 - Present
Led digital transformation for clients migrating legacy systems to cloud-native architectures. Architected microservices using Kubernetes and Docker containerization improving scalability by 40%. Implemented DevOps pipelines reducing deployment cycles from weeks to hours. Developed strategic technology roadmaps aligning IT investments with business objectives.
Digital Consultant at Agent Marketing
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024
Architected and migrated hosting from third-party providers to a custom AWS infrastructure, including containerised deployments, DNS management, firewall configuration, and security hardening. Delivered full-stack platforms for enterprise clients including the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), ORE Catapult, RHA, Surevine, and OWGP, taking technical ownership through architecture and deployment in regulated and security-critical environments. Built the technical framework and led ongoing digital assessments for ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus (continuous since 2022). Led technical scoping and solution architecture across client engagements, translating complex requirements into scalable and maintainable systems, contributing over £1m in client revenue through delivery and retained relationships.
Web Developer at Agent
September 1, 2021 - July 29, 2025
Modernized web platforms improving core web vitals by 60%. Developed APIs unifying data sources from legacy systems.
Junior Web Developer at Agent Marketing
November 1, 2019 - September 1, 2021
Took on larger projects with increasing autonomy and began establishing the cloud infrastructure practices that later evolved into a fully containerised AWS hosting platform.
Web Developer at Agent Marketing
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2019
Delivered full-stack projects across diverse industries using PHP, SQL, C#, C++, HTML5, and CSS.
Assistant Web Developer (Apprentice) at Agent Marketing
September 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
Built a branded interactive game for a major North West client, achieving 10,000+ downloads across regional events and schools; the project contributed to securing a permanent role.

Education

BTEC Triple Diploma at Priestley College
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
BTEC Triple Diploma — IT, 3D Graphics & Business at Priestley College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Apprenticeship Programme at Apprentice Programme
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Foundational AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government, Education, Other