Hi there! I’m ILYES AIT YAHIATENE, a Front-End Software Engineer based in Algiers, Algeria. I specialize in production-ready SaaS interfaces built with React and Next.js, delivering fast, data-driven experiences that load in under 1.5 seconds and score 95+ on Lighthouse. I thrive on collaborating with product and backend teams to ship robust UI that scales, with a relentless focus on performance and accessibility. I enjoy designing modular architectures, reusable component libraries, and clean state management strategies that reduce onboarding time and rework. Whether I’m owning the full stack solo or partnering with cross-functional teams, I’m committed to shipping high-quality, maintainable front-end solutions.

ILYES AIT YAHIATENE

Hi there! I’m ILYES AIT YAHIATENE, a Front-End Software Engineer based in Algiers, Algeria. I specialize in production-ready SaaS interfaces built with React and Next.js, delivering fast, data-driven experiences that load in under 1.5 seconds and score 95+ on Lighthouse. I thrive on collaborating with product and backend teams to ship robust UI that scales, with a relentless focus on performance and accessibility. I enjoy designing modular architectures, reusable component libraries, and clean state management strategies that reduce onboarding time and rework. Whether I’m owning the full stack solo or partnering with cross-functional teams, I’m committed to shipping high-quality, maintainable front-end solutions.

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Hi there! I’m ILYES AIT YAHIATENE, a Front-End Software Engineer based in Algiers, Algeria. I specialize in production-ready SaaS interfaces built with React and Next.js, delivering fast, data-driven experiences that load in under 1.5 seconds and score 95+ on Lighthouse. I thrive on collaborating with product and backend teams to ship robust UI that scales, with a relentless focus on performance and accessibility.

I enjoy designing modular architectures, reusable component libraries, and clean state management strategies that reduce onboarding time and rework. Whether I’m owning the full stack solo or partnering with cross-functional teams, I’m committed to shipping high-quality, maintainable front-end solutions.

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Work Experience

Front-End Lead at Upwork & Social Media (Freelance)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and engineered scalable frontend architectures for complex SaaS systems (Jawda Plus, Hunch Editor) using Next.js, React, and Convex for real-time collaboration. Built reusable, component-driven frontend architecture and design systems (Shadow CNUI, Radix UI, Tailwind) to deliver fast, accessible, and maintainable web experiences. Collaborated with backend teams (Node.js, Django, Strapi) to define contracts, reduce data coupling, and ensure predictable API behavior. Focused on performance, user experience, and scalable engineering practices to support enterprise customers.
Data Flow, Cloud Logic & System Integration Engineer
October 1, 2025 - October 25, 2025
Engineered end-to-end data flows between client and server, with REST and real-time Convex APIs, ensuring high responsiveness and offline resilience. Implemented cloud-based persistence and synchronization (auto-save, live updates, caching) for optimal user experiences under unstable network conditions. Led architecture decisions and collaborated with backend teams (Node.js, Django, Strapi) to define contracts and ensure predictable API behavior.
Freelance Developer at Upwork & Social Media
January 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance Front-End & Full-Stack Developer on Upwork & Social Media. Designed and implemented scalable frontend architectures for complex SaaS platforms (Jawda Plus, Hunch Editor) using Next.js, React, and Convex for real-time collaboration. Established modular state management with Redux and Zustand to ensure predictable data flow across interactive UI layers, and built reusable components with UI libraries (Chakra UI, Tailwind) to maintain design consistency and speed up prototyping. Implemented strict code quality with type safety, linting, and clear folder conventions, and collaborated closely with backend teams to define contracts and reduce data coupling. Drove product-minded thinking, delivering end-to-end solutions from MVPs to SaaS-grade tools, including production pipelines and CI/CD integrations with Vercel. Continuously evolved projects by collecting analytics, user feedback, and monetization logic to support long-term growth.
Front-End Software Engineer at Saddeem Informatique
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led end-to-end frontend development of multiple production SaaS platforms from architecture design to deployment, achieving zero critical post-launch defects. Defined frontend architecture patterns with modular design, strict type safety, and reusable component libraries, reducing cross-project onboarding time by ~35%. Collaborated with backend and product teams to co-design REST API contracts, cutting integration rework by roughly 40% across the delivery cycle. Achieved Lighthouse scores around 96 and first-contentful-paint times under 1.2s across shipped platforms.
Front-End Developer at Thinline
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and developed high-performance enterprise frontend applications, maintaining sub-1.5s page load times and 98+ Lighthouse scores across major deliverables. Built complex UI systems for B2B platforms, including real-time analytics dashboards processing thousands of live data points with under 200 ms UI render latency. Reduced client-reported UI bugs by 60% through systematic component testing with Vitest and Storybook-driven design review before production handoff.

Education

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Qualifications

Official Letter of Recommendation
January 1, 2025 - October 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services