Hi there! I'm Jake Borst, a senior frontend developer focused on fast, accessible web applications and leading teams. I enjoy translating complex requirements into scalable React-based solutions and mentoring developers to ship high-quality work. Over the years I’ve partnered with clients across industries, prioritizing performance, accessibility, and cohesive design systems. I thrive in remote settings and excel at improving developer workflows and delivering results across divisions.

Jake Borst

Hi there! I'm Jake Borst, a senior frontend developer focused on fast, accessible web applications and leading teams. I enjoy translating complex requirements into scalable React-based solutions and mentoring developers to ship high-quality work. Over the years I’ve partnered with clients across industries, prioritizing performance, accessibility, and cohesive design systems. I thrive in remote settings and excel at improving developer workflows and delivering results across divisions.

Available to hire

Hi there! I’m Jake Borst, a senior frontend developer focused on fast, accessible web applications and leading teams. I enjoy translating complex requirements into scalable React-based solutions and mentoring developers to ship high-quality work.

Over the years I’ve partnered with clients across industries, prioritizing performance, accessibility, and cohesive design systems. I thrive in remote settings and excel at improving developer workflows and delivering results across divisions.

See more

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
See more

Language

Work Experience

Senior Frontend Developer at Valtech
September 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Led frontend teams on client projects utilizing React and other JavaScript frameworks, conducted developer training, and built integrations and solutions for cross-division use. Focused on analysis and remediation of performance and accessibility issues across projects.
Frontend Architect at The Berndt Group
September 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Defined frontend standards with team and management; drove R&D efforts and optimized developer workflows across the frontend practice. Evaluated and interviewed Frontend Developer applicants at all levels of experience.
Frontend Developer at The Berndt Group
September 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Built functional frontend prototypes for Sitecore; designed and developed data-driven web applications; built tools for large-scale projects with clients across industries.
Designer & Frontend Developer at CoLab Cooperative
August 1, 2016 - October 1, 2025
Collaborated with distributed teams on web design and development tasks for non-profit and socially and environmentally responsible clients.
Graphic Designer & Web Developer at Business is Blooming, LLC
January 1, 2015 - October 1, 2025
Designed print materials, branding, and signage; implemented and maintained a new web presence.
Senior Frontend Developer at Valtech
September 30, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Led frontend teams on client projects using React and other JavaScript frameworks; conducted developer training and developed cross-division integrations. Focused on analyzing and remediating performance and accessibility issues to improve overall product quality.
Frontend Architect at The Berndt Group
September 30, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Defined frontend standards with management, drove department R&D efforts, and optimized developer workflows across the frontend practice. Evaluated and interviewed Frontend Developer applicants at all levels of experience.
Frontend Developer at The Berndt Group
September 30, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Built functional frontend prototypes for Sitecore integration; designed and developed data-driven web applications; created tools to support large-scale projects across diverse industries.
Designer & Frontend Developer at CoLab Cooperative
August 31, 2016 - October 1, 2025
Collaborated with distributed teams on web design and development tasks for non-profit and socially responsible clients, delivering end-to-end web solutions.
Graphic Designer & Web Developer at Business is Blooming, LLC
December 31, 2015 - October 1, 2025
Designed print materials, branding, and signage; implemented and maintained a new web presence for the business.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences at Rochester Institute of Technology
September 1, 2010 - December 1, 2015
Japanese for Science and Technology at Kanazawa Institute of Technology
June 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences at Rochester Institute of Technology
September 1, 2010 - December 1, 2015
Study Abroad - Japanese for Science and Technology at Kanazawa Institute of Technology
June 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services