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Hi, I'm Justin McKee, a Senior Frontend Engineer based in Williamsburg, Michigan. I build scalable component systems, data-driven web applications, and brand-focused websites. I specialize in cohesive design systems and high-performance API-driven experiences, delivering responsive, accessible experiences that strengthen a brand's digital footprint. I lead frontend teams, mentor junior developers, standardize patterns, and align technical work with product goals. I enjoy optimizing information architecture, improving performance, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes.…Hi, I'm Justin McKee, a Senior Frontend Engineer based in Williamsburg, Michigan. I build scalable component systems, data-driven web applications, and brand-focused websites. I specialize in cohesive design systems and high-performance API-driven experiences, delivering responsive, accessible experiences that strengthen a brand's digital footprint. I lead frontend teams, mentor junior developers, standardize patterns, and align technical work with product goals. I enjoy optimizing information architecture, improving performance, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes.

Justin McKee

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

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Hi, I'm Justin McKee, a Senior Frontend Engineer based in Williamsburg, Michigan. I build scalable component systems, data-driven web applications, and brand-focused websites. I specialize in cohesive design systems and high-performance API-driven experiences, delivering responsive, accessible experiences that strengthen a brand's digital footprint. I lead frontend teams, mentor junior developers, standardize patterns, and align technical work with product goals. I enjoy optimizing information architecture, improving performance, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes.…Hi, I'm Justin McKee, a Senior Frontend Engineer based in Williamsburg, Michigan. I build scalable component systems, data-driven web applications, and brand-focused websites. I specialize in cohesive design systems and high-performance API-driven experiences, delivering responsive, accessible experiences that strengthen a brand's digital footprint. I lead frontend teams, mentor junior developers, standardize patterns, and align technical work with product goals. I enjoy optimizing information architecture, improving performance, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes.

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Hi, I’m Justin McKee, a Senior Frontend Engineer based in Williamsburg, Michigan. I build scalable component systems, data-driven web applications, and brand-focused websites. I specialize in cohesive design systems and high-performance API-driven experiences, delivering responsive, accessible experiences that strengthen a brand’s digital footprint.

I lead frontend teams, mentor junior developers, standardize patterns, and align technical work with product goals. I enjoy optimizing information architecture, improving performance, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes.

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Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

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English

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Work Experience

Senior/Lead Frontend Developer at Spatial Front

December 1, 2022 - Present

Lead frontend development for an API-driven SPA in React + TypeScript; built UI components and libraries; integrated REST services; improved data visualization with Apex Charts; addressed WCAG accessibility on auto-generated SVG canvases; maintained 80%+ Jest test coverage; optimized HTTP orchestration to reduce unnecessary requests by 15%; improved deployment productivity by creating local test/prod build environment; led dependency upgrades across a mono-repo with 90+ dependencies; enhanced npm scripts for production pipelines in Jenkins (reduced build time by 20-30 minutes).

Senior Frontend Developer at Trout Unlimited

March 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022

Led UX design and frontend development for 2 new websites; collaborated with stakeholders to meet business objectives and user needs; restructured information architecture; built a public staff directory with a federated data approach; implemented growth analytics, memberships and CRM integrations; improved page rank and SEO via Lighthouse audits; created a data-enabled staff search section for a federated network of 400+ chapters; established data pipelines to fetch CRM data when APIs were unavailable.

Junior Web Developer at Knorr Marketing

July 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020

Maintained and modernized a proprietary eCommerce CMS serving 30+ stores; added OAuth 2.0 login; scaled responsive design system with CSS grid/mixins; enhanced interactivity with GSAP-powered animations.

Junior Interactive Developer at L7 Creative Communications

June 1, 2016 - May 31, 2019

Delivered custom CMS and eCommerce solutions for 15+ clients; led site architecture and UX planning; built headless WordPress + Next.js, Drupal, Magento, Shopify projects; improved SEO and performance via Lighthouse audits; managed junior developers.

Junior Frontend Developer at Local Media San Diego

November 1, 2010 - March 31, 2016

Contributed to a shared WordPress theme for 3 sites; implemented Google Ad Manager monetization; built reusable MailChimp email templates; set up user analytics and event tracking; designed marketing assets in Adobe Creative Suite.