I am an experienced senior developer with a strong background in Angular, NodeJS, and AWS cloud services. Over the years, I have contributed to various projects including SaaS platforms, voice applications, and accessibility improvements. I enjoy architecting scalable solutions and implementing best practices in security, development workflows, and performance optimization. My passion lies in software architecture, SaaS and GRC platforms, cybersecurity, and mentoring. I thrive in collaborative environments where innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous upskilling are prioritized. Outside of work, I like exploring complex problem solving and career coaching.

Jacques Pagels

I am an experienced senior developer with a strong background in Angular, NodeJS, and AWS cloud services. Over the years, I have contributed to various projects including SaaS platforms, voice applications, and accessibility improvements. I enjoy architecting scalable solutions and implementing best practices in security, development workflows, and performance optimization. My passion lies in software architecture, SaaS and GRC platforms, cybersecurity, and mentoring. I thrive in collaborative environments where innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous upskilling are prioritized. Outside of work, I like exploring complex problem solving and career coaching.

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I am an experienced senior developer with a strong background in Angular, NodeJS, and AWS cloud services. Over the years, I have contributed to various projects including SaaS platforms, voice applications, and accessibility improvements. I enjoy architecting scalable solutions and implementing best practices in security, development workflows, and performance optimization.

My passion lies in software architecture, SaaS and GRC platforms, cybersecurity, and mentoring. I thrive in collaborative environments where innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous upskilling are prioritized. Outside of work, I like exploring complex problem solving and career coaching.

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Work Experience

Senior Developer at Alet
May 1, 2025 - August 5, 2025
Created new features and enhanced functionality for the AG-Grid based application. Worked extensively with RxJS to improve app responsiveness and maintainability.
SaaS Platform Architect / Developer at Personal Project
September 30, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Architected and built a complete multi-tenant SaaS platform with Angular frontend and Capacitor for native mobile development. Developed backend in NodeJS and NestJS using a monolithic structure. Designed PostgreSQL database tailored for multi-tenancy. Hosted on AWS utilizing services like SecretsManager, S3, Route53, CloudFront, RDS, and EC2.
Senior Product Developer at AND Digital
January 31, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Led backend development for a greenfield startup and set up tooling and mono-repo architecture. Collaborated on microservice API deployments using Serverless Framework. Implemented AWS security measures including KMS and Secrets Manager. Assisted a major airline group by upgrading Angular applications and ensuring accessibility compliance. Architected a modular SaaS GRC platform with focus on governance, risk, and compliance. Actively contributed to cybersecurity initiatives, security audits, and cross-guild collaboration frameworks.
Senior Developer at Domestic and General
February 29, 2020 - August 5, 2025
Developed and updated Angular 8 components across three brand websites. Focused on improving customer conversion rates, reducing load times to under one second, and implementing lazy loading and code reuse practices.
Senior Developer at Voxley Digital
July 31, 2019 - August 5, 2025
Led development of voice applications for Alexa and Google Assistant using Jovo Framework. Architected a bespoke headless CMS with AWS infrastructure prioritizing performance. Established development standards, Git branching strategies, and team management practices including recruitment and interviews.
Senior Developer at Vida Care
March 31, 2019 - August 5, 2025
Led development of a new client portal using Angular 5/6. Migrated hosting to AWS (S3, CloudFront, Route 53) for improved cost efficiency. Created lazy-loaded modules, developed NPM packages, and built in-house Angular theming framework. Focused on scalable architecture, continuous delivery setup, and internal R&D projects using Serverless Framework and AWS Lambda services.
Senior Developer at AAT
February 28, 2018 - August 5, 2025
Developed Angular 2-5 applications and backend microservices using Serverless technologies on AWS. Led multiple R&D projects transitioning new tech to production including state management with ngRx and frameworks like Ionic and Electron. Created and maintained component libraries hosted on NPM to streamline development workflows and boost team productivity.
Senior Developer at Arcadia Group
December 31, 2016 - August 5, 2025
Fixed JavaScript defects on brand websites and implemented new testing and deployment processes. Introduced SASS compilation, JavaScript linting, and automated FTP deployments. Developed innovative web-apps including Topshop London Fashion Week integration with Pinterest API and Christmas campaign Gif-creator. Led styling updates and comprehensive CSS optimization analyses for improves maintainability and performance.
Senior Developer at Alet
May 31, 2025 - August 5, 2025
Created new features and enhanced functionality for an AG-Grid based application, working heavily with RxJS.
Architect and Developer at Personal Project
September 30, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Architected and built a multi-tenant SaaS platform application with an Angular frontend and NodeJS/NestJS backend monolith. Developed native mobile apps with Capacitor and Angular. Designed PostgreSQL database for multi-tenancy. Hosted on AWS using SecretsManager, S3, Route53, CloudFront, RDS, and EC2.
Senior Product Developer at AND Digital
January 31, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Led backend development for a greenfield startup. Set up tooling and mono-repo architecture, collaborated with DevOps on microservice API deployment, and implemented security using AWS KMS and Secrets Manager. Developed microservice APIs using Serverless Framework. Assisted a major airline updating web sections for accessibility and upgrading Angular versions. Created frameworks promoting cross-guild collaboration, knowledge sharing, and cybersecurity initiatives. Architected a SaaS GRC platform with modular monolithic architecture.
Senior Developer at Domestic and General
February 29, 2020 - August 5, 2025
Created and updated Angular 8 components across multiple brand websites focusing on customer conversion. Followed agile methodologies, enhanced website performance by reducing load times under one second. Implemented page lazy loading, code reuse, and smaller compiled file sizes.
Senior Developer at Voxley Digital
July 31, 2019 - August 5, 2025
Led multiple development initiatives including voice applications for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant using Jovo framework. Architected bespoke headless CMS with AWS architecture prioritizing speed and performance. Established development standards, Git workflows, and team collaboration practices. Managed recruitment processes including interviews.
Senior Developer at Vida Care
March 31, 2019 - August 5, 2025
Led development of new client portal built with Angular 5/6. Migrated hosting to AWS (S3, CloudFront, Route53) to improve cost efficiency and performance. Created lazy-loaded page modules, NPM packages and the first in-house Angular Component and Theming Framework. Designed scalable architecture for SPA to SaaS platform. Implemented Continuous Delivery using Circle-CI and GitHub. Supported Ruby on Rails projects and internal R&D.
Senior Developer at AAT
February 28, 2018 - August 5, 2025
Developed Angular 2/4/5 applications and frameworks in TypeScript, built AWS micro-services using Serverless technologies to support UI development. Led R&D projects transitioning concepts to production including ngRx and Ionic. Created component libraries hosted on NPM to standardize workflows. Drove innovation to enhance development capabilities across full-stack teams.
Senior Developer at Arcadia Group
December 31, 2016 - August 5, 2025
Maintained JavaScript on live brand websites. Established testing and deployment workflows using Grunt and Windows batch automation. Developed Topshop London Fashion Week web-app integrating Pinterest API with AngularJS. Created Grunt tasks for image processing and personalized recommendations. Developed Topshop Christmas campaign generating animated gifs. Maintained responsive design and performed CSS optimization and framework conversions.

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Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Financial Services, Retail