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Ben Midget

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Full Stack Engineer & Solutions Architect I am a senior Full Stack Engineer with extensive experience designing, building, and delivering scalable web applications from 0 to 1 and beyond.

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Full Stack Engineer & Solutions Architect

I am a senior Full Stack Engineer with extensive experience designing, building, and delivering scalable web applications from 0 to 1 and beyond. I partner with cross-functional teams—designers, QA, and product managers—to turn complex product requirements into intuitive, high-performance software in agile, asynchronous environments.

Core Technical Expertise:
• Frontend: React, Next.js, modern TypeScript/JavaScript, responsive UI design, component systems

• Backend & APIs: Node.js, Python, REST & GraphQL API architecture, microservices

• Data Modeling: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases, schema design, and query optimization

• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure, GCP, containerized workflows (Docker), automated CI/CD pipelines

• Integrations & Automation: Third-party API integrations (fintech, e-commerce, billing), workflow automation (n8n, Zapier)

As an autonomous contractor based in the US, I thrive in async-first remote setups. I manage the full development lifecycle—from early database architecture and sprint planning to code reviews, client demonstrations, and proactive production support. Whether building out new feature roadmaps or modernizing legacy services, my focus is always on delivering maintainable code and measurable business outcomes.

  • 21 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Financial Services
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 5 roles

Staff Engineer · LendioSep 2025 – Aug 2026 · 1 yr

Migrated a legacy server-side rendered application to a high-performance single-page JavaScript architecture, improving speed and debugging efficiency. Architected internal tooling solutions that removed major business bottlenecks and saved hundreds of operational hours. Owned end-to-end feature delivery and debugging across a polyglot microservice architecture, navigating unfamiliar codebases to unblock deployments.

Head of Development · FreshabilityJan 2018 – Sep 2025 · 7 yrs 9 mos

Built the original web application and mobile app with a full stack of PHP/MySQL/Vue.js and Nuxt. Maintained close contact with top customers to prioritize feedback and guide application goals and planning. Developed global product specifications to enable broad user adoption with minimal training. Ensured ongoing app integrity and functionality for a widely-used, multilingual application serving thousands of active users 24/7. Drove product and technology initiatives from concept to execution with a focus on high-quality delivery and user satisfaction.

Lead Developer · LendioJan 2008 – Mar 2018 · 10 yrs 3 mos

Worked with the executive team to develop Lendio’s core business model and application, contributing to over $20M in venture capital funding. Built Lendio’s primary application from scratch, leading an agile team to support financial-grade security and high throughput. Managed deliverables and coordinated with cross-functional teams using technologies including AngularJS, REST, MVC, and HTML5.

VP of Engineering · BuilderPad.comJan 2006 – Jan 2008 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Owner/Developer · Avant Hill DesignJan 2005 – Dec 2008 · 4 yrs

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