Hi, I'm Nick Smirnov. I'm an experienced frontend developer with 20 years in client-side development and over a decade in full-stack solutions. I love building scalable, maintainable UI systems and data-rich dashboards, mentoring teams, and delivering high-quality features across web apps. Based in Alicante, I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy solving complex UI/UX challenges.

Nick Smirnov

Hi, I'm Nick Smirnov. I'm an experienced frontend developer with 20 years in client-side development and over a decade in full-stack solutions. I love building scalable, maintainable UI systems and data-rich dashboards, mentoring teams, and delivering high-quality features across web apps. Based in Alicante, I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy solving complex UI/UX challenges.

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Hi, I’m Nick Smirnov. I’m an experienced frontend developer with 20 years in client-side development and over a decade in full-stack solutions.

I love building scalable, maintainable UI systems and data-rich dashboards, mentoring teams, and delivering high-quality features across web apps. Based in Alicante, I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy solving complex UI/UX challenges.

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Work Experience

Senior Frontend/Full-Stack Developer at Semrush
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025
Developed a comprehensive Social Media Monitoring tool and an Influencer Analytics suite, delivering actionable insights and an integrated SMM dashboard for clients. Led frontend architecture for data-intensive dashboards, collaborating with product teams to integrate widgets and reporting components. Contributed to Semrush My Reports tooling, improving reporting workflows and user experience. Tech stack included TypeScript, React, Node.js, TanStack Query, Tailwind, Vite, Vitest, Astro, and GitLab CI/CD with WCAG-compliant accessibility.
Senior Frontend Developer at Semrush
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2022
Led the end-to-end development of a CRM product from concept to scale, driving user engagement and retention. Designed and implemented analytics tools for internet marketers, including an SEO dashboard and Project Lists, and integrated widgets across product teams. Used React, TypeScript, Redux, Redux-Saga, and modern tooling to deliver scalable, maintainable code.
Senior Fullstack Developer at Timeweb
January 1, 2014 - September 1, 2016
Refactored and migrated legacy hosting-control panel codebase; built new modules integrated with existing frameworks; leveraged Backbone, Marionette, and Redis to boost performance, achieving around a 30% speed increase and improved reliability.
Senior Fullstack Developer at QDigital | Администратор Сети
November 1, 2006 - December 1, 2013
Developed corporate CMS/CMF and supported vendor integrations; led architecture decisions and vendor selections; built complex interactive widgets and B2B solutions; developed web services; mentored junior developers.
PHP Developer at Bonnier Business Press (Delovoy Peterburg)
March 1, 2005 - October 1, 2006
Developed internal corporate portals and promo sites; supported company web projects.

Education

Bachillerato, Automation and Remote Control at Petersburg State Transport University (PSTU)
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment