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Frontend engineer with over 5 years of experience building fast, reliable web applications designed for growth. I specialize in translating complex business requirements into clean, user-friendly designs. By choosing the right tool for the job—whether React, Vue, or plain JavaScript— my goal is to build digital foundations that are easy for teams to maintain and incredibly fast for users.…

Jose Furtado

Front-End Developer, Web Developer, Web Designer, +2

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Frontend engineer with over 5 years of experience building fast, reliable web applications designed for growth. I specialize in translating complex business requirements into clean, user-friendly designs. By choosing the right tool for the job—whether React, Vue, or plain JavaScript— my goal is to build digital foundations that are easy for teams to maintain and incredibly fast for users.…

Available to hire

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Frontend engineer with over 5 years of experience building fast, reliable web applications designed for growth.

I specialize in translating complex business requirements into clean, user-friendly designs. By choosing the right tool for the job—whether React, Vue, or plain JavaScript— my goal is to build digital foundations that are easy for teams to maintain and incredibly fast for users.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Portuguese

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Frontend Engineer at Mirzacles

February 1, 2023 - Present

Built the company's main web platform from the ground up using Next.js and Turborepo. Modernized styling by migrating to Tailwind CSS, simplifying code management and reducing file sizes. Established a scalable monorepo structure enabling code sharing across products and faster feature development. Created a shared, documented library of UI components to ensure visual consistency.

Frontend Engineer at Copernica Marketing Software

February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023

Developed core product features and UI enhancements that significantly improved application stability and user retention. Maintained and modernized legacy jQuery codebases, improving performance and cross-browser compatibility. Identified and fixed critical bugs, reducing technical debt and creating a more resilient system architecture.

Front End Developer & Web Designer at Freelance

December 1, 2019 - February 1, 2022

Managed end-to-end website design and development, bridging the gap between creative concepts and technical execution. Built high-quality web interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React. Prototyped intuitive UI/UX designs utilizing Adobe XD and Photoshop. Ensured projects were visually appealing, technically optimized, and scalable.

Digital Marketing & Front-end Developer at CareAlgo

May 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021

Designed and developed websites to meet creative, technical, and digital marketing goals. Improved user acquisition and business growth by implementing SEO optimization, CRO, and analytics tracking. Combined marketing, design, and engineering skills to ensure projects aligned with the brand's digital strategy.

Co-Founder at Hostel Casa Branca Praia

March 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019

Managed end-to-end business operations and led the global digital presence for a tourism startup. Built the brand's digital strategy—including social media and booking platform optimization—applying formal marketing studies. Developed strong communication and project ownership skills while negotiating with diverse international clients.

Business Development & Prospecting Marketer at Deco Design

September 1, 2015 - April 1, 2017

Prospected new clients and analyzed their business needs to present tailored technical and marketing solutions. Coordinated client projects and managed long-term relationships to ensure consistent satisfaction.

Photovoltaic System Specialist at GPS Energy

October 1, 2009 - November 1, 2014

Contributed to the construction of utility-scale solar parks across Europe, Africa, and Central America. Solved logistical challenges within multidisciplinary teams under strict deadlines.

Precision Manufacturing Technician at Delphi Automotive Portugal

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

Assembled complex electronic distribution systems for premium automotive brands with 100% accuracy. Optimized workflows to reduce errors and developed a foundational zero-defect mindset.

Direct Sales & Communications Consultant at PT Contact Portugal

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007

Managed high-volume sales of telecommunications packages, exceeding performance KPIs in a fast-paced market. Translated complex technical broadband features into clear, value-driven benefits for consumers.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Sales Management, And Entrepreneurship at ISCEE - Higher Institute of Economic And Business Sciences, Praia, Cape Verde

January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019