Hi, I’m Jen Jacobsen, a Full-Stack Developer and Software Engineer with over 9 years of experience building modern, high-performing web and mobile applications. I help businesses and startups turn ideas into intuitive, user-focused digital products — from cross-platform mobile apps to complex web platforms. My experience spans enterprise systems as well as startup products taken from concept to launch, covering everything from UX-driven front-end development to scalable backend architecture, cloud infrastructure, and real-time data systems. I specialise in mobile-first and cross-platform development, working with React, React Native, Expo, Angular, and .NET Core to create elegant, accessible interfaces backed by robust APIs, Firebase databases, and event-driven services. I have hands-on experience implementing Firebase Firestore, authentication, analytics, and push notifications via Expo Notifications, ensuring reliable data sync and engagement across iOS and Android. Whether you need a new mobile app, an existing app modernised, a UI rebrand implemented across web and mobile, or a full web rebuild, I deliver solutions that are clean, efficient, and built to scale. Why Clients Choose Me - 9+ years of full-stack experience across web and mobile app development - Strong expertise in cross-platform mobile apps (iOS & Android) - Proven success in both enterprise and startup environments - Clear, communicative, and easy to work with - Focused on quality, reliability, and long-term results

Jen Jacobsen

Hi, I’m Jen Jacobsen, a Full-Stack Developer and Software Engineer with over 9 years of experience building modern, high-performing web and mobile applications. I help businesses and startups turn ideas into intuitive, user-focused digital products — from cross-platform mobile apps to complex web platforms. My experience spans enterprise systems as well as startup products taken from concept to launch, covering everything from UX-driven front-end development to scalable backend architecture, cloud infrastructure, and real-time data systems. I specialise in mobile-first and cross-platform development, working with React, React Native, Expo, Angular, and .NET Core to create elegant, accessible interfaces backed by robust APIs, Firebase databases, and event-driven services. I have hands-on experience implementing Firebase Firestore, authentication, analytics, and push notifications via Expo Notifications, ensuring reliable data sync and engagement across iOS and Android. Whether you need a new mobile app, an existing app modernised, a UI rebrand implemented across web and mobile, or a full web rebuild, I deliver solutions that are clean, efficient, and built to scale. Why Clients Choose Me - 9+ years of full-stack experience across web and mobile app development - Strong expertise in cross-platform mobile apps (iOS & Android) - Proven success in both enterprise and startup environments - Clear, communicative, and easy to work with - Focused on quality, reliability, and long-term results

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Hi, I’m Jen Jacobsen, a Full-Stack Developer and Software Engineer with over 9 years of experience building modern, high-performing web and mobile applications.

I help businesses and startups turn ideas into intuitive, user-focused digital products — from cross-platform mobile apps to complex web platforms. My experience spans enterprise systems as well as startup products taken from concept to launch, covering everything from UX-driven front-end development to scalable backend architecture, cloud infrastructure, and real-time data systems.

I specialise in mobile-first and cross-platform development, working with React, React Native, Expo, Angular, and .NET Core to create elegant, accessible interfaces backed by robust APIs, Firebase databases, and event-driven services. I have hands-on experience implementing Firebase Firestore, authentication, analytics, and push notifications via Expo Notifications, ensuring reliable data sync and engagement across iOS and Android.

Whether you need a new mobile app, an existing app modernised, a UI rebrand implemented across web and mobile, or a full web rebuild, I deliver solutions that are clean, efficient, and built to scale.

Why Clients Choose Me

  • 9+ years of full-stack experience across web and mobile app development
  • Strong expertise in cross-platform mobile apps (iOS & Android)
  • Proven success in both enterprise and startup environments
  • Clear, communicative, and easy to work with
  • Focused on quality, reliability, and long-term results
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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Software Consultant at Brain Changer Pty Ltd
September 1, 2024 - Present
Lead ongoing code quality, performance, and architectural reviews across a large Angular application; defined and implemented improvements to maintainability and scalability; partnered with in-house developers to provide hands-on technical leadership; supported roadmap planning and long-term architecture strategy; championed coding standards and performance optimization across front-end and back-end.
Technical Lead at Brownstone Consulting Pty Ltd
February 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Directed an agile team of four developers and testers; facilitated sprint ceremonies; improved delivery predictability by ~20%; collaborated with Product Owners and cross-functional teams; mentored team members and reduced post-release defects.
Senior Network Software Engineer at Telstra
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Designed and implemented robust network software solutions; developed scalable apps using Entity Framework; collaborated across teams to troubleshoot and deploy solutions; contributed to system architecture design and integration.
Capability Lead - Development & Testing at 12thLevel
July 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Promoted to Capability Lead for leadership and consistent delivery of high-impact software; led an agile team of developers and testers; facilitated ceremonies for predictable delivery; created and monitored cloud solutions using Azure PaaS.
Senior Software Engineer at 12thLevel
August 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Promoted from Analyst Programmer; produced clean, well-documented code; mentored junior developers; led migration discussions from SharePoint 2010 hosting to established architecture standards.
Analyst Programmer at 12thLevel
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2020
Produced clean, well-documented code aligned with client needs; prepared functional and technical documentation; conducted testing phases including unit and UAT; participated in agile processes.
IT Security Analyst at Australian Taxation Office
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2018
Responded to IT system incidents; provided mitigation recommendations after vulnerability assessments and pen tests; conducted threat intelligence; designed dashboards for management visibility to aid decision-making.
Functional Tester at Australian Taxation Office
January 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Analyzed business documents to create functional test cases; managed projects, test cases and defects.

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology at RMIT
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2018

Qualifications

SEC511 Continuous Monitoring & Security Operations
May 1, 2018 - February 5, 2026
GPEN – GIAC Penetration Tester
February 1, 2018 - February 5, 2026
GCIH – GIAC Certified Incident Handler
July 1, 2017 - February 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services