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KAI TOBIAS HOTZ

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With over 15 years of experience in web development, I specialise in crafting scalable and secure web solutions, focusing on React and TypeScript to deliver performant and user-friendly applications.

About

With over 15 years of experience in web development, I specialise in crafting scalable and secure web solutions, focusing on React and TypeScript to deliver performant and user-friendly applications. I thrive leading frontend teams, mentoring developers, and ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.

Collaboration is central to my work style, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products aligned with user needs. I am passionate about continuous learning, always exploring new technologies and tools to enhance the web experience.

  • 14 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Languages

  • GermanFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Financial Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Professional Services
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Transportation & Logistics

Work experience· 20 roles

Senior / Lead Frontend engineer (React / React-Native) · WahedAug 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Engineered scalable frontend architecture with React, React Native, and TypeScript supporting 60,000 monthly active users. Enforced coding best practices via code reviews and ESLint/Prettier optimization, improving code quality by 70%. Optimized app and shared component libraries enhancing build time and startup performance. Partnered with cross-functional teams enabling 24 releases per year. Mentored junior developers and developed new features improving user engagement by 15%. Owned internal web applications and main design systems ensuring brand consistency and streamlined development. Developed 50+ reusable components accelerating feature delivery by 35%.

Senior / Lead Frontend engineer (React / React-Native) · WahedAug 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Engineered scalable frontend architecture supporting 60,000 monthly users with React, React Native, and TypeScript. Improved code quality by 70% through code reviews and optimized ESLint/Prettier. Reduced build time by 80% and improved app startup by 35%. Partnered with Product and Design teams to enable 24 releases per year with high usability. Mentored 3 junior developers and enhanced user engagement by 15%. Owned internal web apps and design systems, ensuring brand consistency with 50+ reusable components, accelerating feature delivery by 35%.

Senior Frontend engineer (React / React-Native) · IQUIDITY GroupSep 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

Leading design and implementation of scalable frontend architecture for an AI-powered financial assistant with React, TypeScript, and Socket.IO, improving data refresh latency by 30%. Migrated legacy Vue.js apps to React.js reducing load times by 25%. Mentored junior/mid-level developers, speeding feature delivery by 20%. Established coding standards with ESLint and Prettier, reducing linting errors by 90%. Collaborated closely across teams to deliver major product releases on schedule. Built and maintained a reusable component library aligned with a centralized design system, cutting UI development time by 40%.

Senior Frontend engineer (React / React-Native) · IQUIDITY GroupSep 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos
Lead Frontend engineer (React / Redux) · OryxLabs Technologies L.L.C.Jul 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Lead Frontend engineer (React / Redux) · OryxLabs Technologies L.L.C.Jul 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Lead Frontend engineer · Complevo GmbHDec 2019 – Aug 2025 · 5 yrs 9 mos
Lead Frontend engineer · Complevo GmbHDec 2019 – Aug 2025 · 5 yrs 9 mos

Education· 6

Web development and design · DUOC (Chile)2011 – 2012
Construction engineer · DUOC (Chile)2008 – 2010
Civil Engineering · UNAB (Chile)1997 – 1999
Web development and design · DUOC (Chile)2011 – 2012

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