I'm a proactive web developer and frontend engineer with extensive experience delivering dynamic web applications using React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Node.js, and modern tooling. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with product and design teams to ship high-quality features. Currently based in Barcelona, I'm open to B2B work in the UK. I mentor junior developers, lead frontend architecture decisions, and focus on performance and scalable frontend solutions. I love creating responsive, accessible interfaces and building reusable component libraries.

Semra Shukrieva

I'm a proactive web developer and frontend engineer with extensive experience delivering dynamic web applications using React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Node.js, and modern tooling. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with product and design teams to ship high-quality features. Currently based in Barcelona, I'm open to B2B work in the UK. I mentor junior developers, lead frontend architecture decisions, and focus on performance and scalable frontend solutions. I love creating responsive, accessible interfaces and building reusable component libraries.

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I’m a proactive web developer and frontend engineer with extensive experience delivering dynamic web applications using React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Node.js, and modern tooling. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with product and design teams to ship high-quality features.

Currently based in Barcelona, I’m open to B2B work in the UK. I mentor junior developers, lead frontend architecture decisions, and focus on performance and scalable frontend solutions. I love creating responsive, accessible interfaces and building reusable component libraries.

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Language

English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
Bulgarian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Catalan; Valencian
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Frontend Engineer at Copper
May 31, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Led frontend development using React, TypeScript, Jest, Cypress, Storybook, and D3.js. Built reusable components and OSS libraries. Mentored junior developers. Collaborated with product and design teams. Optimized frontend performance and scalability and built admin interfaces.
Full Stack JavaScript Engineer at YLD
June 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025
Developed frontend and backend using React, Node.js, GraphQL, and REST; built internal tools; contributed to architecture decisions; ensured testing and quality.
Junior JavaScript Consultant at Life Sciences (eLife Sciences) via YLD
August 31, 2019 - October 24, 2025
Developed frontend features, contributed to open-source repos, wrote tests, and engaged with the open-source community.
Junior JavaScript Consultant at Trainline via YLD
October 1, 2021 - October 24, 2025
Delivered front-end and back-end JavaScript work, contributed to product features, mentored teammates, and supported project delivery.
Founder and Product Designer/3D Modeller at Makestry
December 31, 2019 - October 24, 2025
Founded a product design consultancy and 3D printing service. Handled projects from simple brush strokes to complex IoT devices and art installations. Responsibilities included client meetings, product design, 3D modeling, printing, and creating presentation materials.
Founder & Product Designer at Life (non-profit platform)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Founding and designing a research communication platform for open access, focusing on frontend architecture, data visualization, and collaborative features to accelerate scientific discovery.
Founder / Product Designer at Make Stray
April 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Founded a product design consultancy providing 3D modeling, product design, and IoT/art installation projects; led client engagements from concept to final models and visuals.
Full Stack JavaScript Engineer at YLD | yld.io
November 1, 2019 - October 1, 2021
Modernized practices and software for clients using React, Node.js, Kubernetes, and data visualization; collaborated with product and design teams to deliver robust digital solutions.
Senior Frontend Engineer at NearForm | nearform.io
December 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Contributed to React-based frontend projects, implementing scalable UI components, TypeScript, GraphQL, and modern tooling; worked with cross-functional teams and helped shape frontend architecture.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Copper | copper.co
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Led frontend development for a digital assets custody platform, delivering secure custody features, DeFi connectivity, staking, and treasury management integrations; collaborated with product/design and backend teams; focused on performance and security.

Education

JavaScript Bootcamp at North Coders
April 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Bachelor of Architecture at Istanbul Technical University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) at North Coders
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
JavaScript Bootcamp at Northcoders
April 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019

Qualifications

JavaScript Bootcamp Certificate
April 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025
Full Scholarship (EY Istanbul)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
JavaScript Bootcamp
April 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Financial Services