I am an experienced senior front-end engineer with an agile mindset, passionate about crafting clean, maintainable code and exceptional user experiences. With two decades in the industry, including four years dedicated to React development, I bring a well-rounded skill set combining technical expertise and a keen eye for UI/UX details. My expertise ensures seamless user experiences across all modern browsers and devices. As much as I enjoy working with React and JavaScript in general, I love to tackle challenges with CSS.…

István Lovas

I am an experienced senior front-end engineer with an agile mindset, passionate about crafting clean, maintainable code and exceptional user experiences. With two decades in the industry, including four years dedicated to React development, I bring a well-rounded skill set combining technical expertise and a keen eye for UI/UX details. My expertise ensures seamless user experiences across all modern browsers and devices. As much as I enjoy working with React and JavaScript in general, I love to tackle challenges with CSS.…

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I am an experienced senior front-end engineer with an agile mindset, passionate about crafting clean, maintainable code and exceptional user experiences. With two decades in the industry, including four years dedicated to React development, I bring a well-rounded skill set combining technical expertise and a keen eye for UI/UX details.
My expertise ensures seamless user experiences across all modern browsers and devices. As much as I enjoy working with React and JavaScript in general, I love to tackle challenges with CSS.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Hungarian
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Front-end Software Engineer (Freelancer)
June 1, 2024 - Present
Delivered tailored front-end solutions using modern frameworks like React and collaborated with back-end developers working in Ruby on Rails. Built responsive user interfaces with Tailwind CSS and deployed applications on Netlify. Worked closely with clients to develop scalable, high-performance web applications.
Front-end Software Engineer at Crowdhouse AG, Zurich
September 30, 2023 - August 14, 2025
Developed and maintained React applications enhancing user experience. Played a key role in building a company-wide component library using Material UI to ensure design consistency. Worked with microservices architecture, DevOps principles, and cloud infrastructure (AWS). Leveraged GraphQL and REST APIs. Conducted A/B testing and performance debugging to improve engagement and efficiency. Performed unit, integration, and end-to-end testing to ensure robust software. Utilized localisation tools such as Lokalise. Adopted agile methodologies within a cross-functional team and simplified cross-browser compatibility with custom CSS.
Front-end Software Engineer at Crowdhouse AG, Zurich
September 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025
Developed and maintained React applications, enhancing user experience. Played a key role in developing a company-wide component library using Material UI, ensuring design consistency. Worked with microservices architecture and enhanced DevOps principles. Leveraged GraphQL and REST APIs alongside cloud-based infrastructure (AWS). Conducted A/B testing and utilised performance debugging tools to improve user engagement and application efficiency. Performed unit, integration, and end-to-end testing to ensure robust and reliable software. Experienced with localisation tools such as Lokalise for global user accessibility. Adopted agile methodologies within a cross-functional team to enhance collaboration and delivery efficiency. Simplified cross-browser compatibility using custom CSS techniques.
Front-end Development Team Lead at Isobar zRt, Budapest
September 30, 2015 - August 14, 2025
Managed front-end development tasks, projects, and team operations effectively. Collaborated closely with clients, project managers, and back-end and front-end developers. Established and enforced HTML, CSS, and JavaScript company standards. Conducted research and tested innovative solutions to improve development quality.
Front-end Development Team Lead at Isobar zRt, Budapest
September 1, 2015 - September 9, 2025
Provided effective management and oversight for front-end development tasks, projects, and team operations. Collaborated closely with clients, project managers, and back-end and front-end developers. Established and enforced HTML, CSS, and JavaScript company standards. Conducted thorough research and testing of innovative solutions.
Front-end Developer at Sandmark Kft, Budapest
October 31, 2008 - August 14, 2025
Contributed independently to the redesign and optimization of a major telecommunications portal. Enhanced performance and user experience by refactoring templates and implementing client-side features like form validation, AJAX, modals, tooltips, accordions, and carousels.
Front-end Developer at Sandmark Kft, Budapest
October 1, 2008 - September 9, 2025
As an independent contractor, contributed to the redesign and optimisation of a major telecommunications portal. Enhanced performance and user experience by refactoring templates and implementing client-side features like form validation, AJAX, modals, tooltips, accordions, and carousels.
Front-end Developer at Isobar zRt, Budapest
December 31, 2007 - August 14, 2025
Participated in diverse client projects involving development and refactoring of highly visited portals and websites. Designed and implemented new layouts integrated into CMS platforms (PHP, Java, .Net). Developed JavaScript functionalities such as AJAX, form validation, parallax scrolling, modals, popups, tooltips, accordions, and carousels.
Front-end Developer at Isobar zRt, Budapest
December 1, 2007 - September 9, 2025
Collaborated in diverse client projects involving the development and refactoring of highly visited portals and websites. Designed and implemented new website layouts, seamlessly integrating them into various CMS platforms (PHP, Java, .Net).
Front-end Developer at Wanari Kft, Budapest
November 30, 2005 - August 14, 2025
Worked on the Procurement System and Auction System by refactoring existing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code. Developed new static templates and client-side functionalities.
Front-end Developer at Wanari Kft, Budapest
November 1, 2005 - September 9, 2025
Worked on the Procurement System and Auction System, refactoring existing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code and developing new static templates and client-side functionalities.
Front-end Developer and Web Designer (Freelancer) at Freelancer, Budapest
March 31, 2005 - August 14, 2025
Designed visually appealing layouts and developed websites for SME companies.
Front-end Developer and Web Designer at Freelancer, Budapest
March 1, 2005 - September 9, 2025
As a freelancer, designed visually appealing layouts and developed websites for SME companies.
Front-end Developer and Web Designer at Doors Software Kft, Budapest
April 30, 2004 - August 14, 2025
Created visually appealing layouts and websites for SME companies. Supported marketing and communication efforts by designing and developing Flash banners and HTML newsletters.
Front-end Developer and Web Designer at Doors Software Kft, Budapest
April 1, 2004 - September 9, 2025
Created visually appealing layouts and websites for SME companies. Supported their marketing and communication efforts by designing and developing Flash banners and HTML newsletters.

Education

Electrical engineering, electronics trade and information technology group at Bólyai János Secondary Technical School, Budapest
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 2001
Electrical Engineering at Bólyai János Secondary Technical School, Budapest
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 2001
Epic React course at Epic React
July 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025

Qualifications

Epic React
July 1, 2023 - August 14, 2025
Epic React course
July 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics