Lead Software Developer

jonnykoulouris

I build reliable web platforms, APIs, and integrations. I lead architecture, delivery, and engineering quality.

01

## about

I’m a lead software developer across backend, frontend, and production systems. I turn ambiguous problems into practical plans and ship dependable outcomes.

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## highlights

  • Led a staged Nuxt 2 → Nuxt 3 platform rebuild.
  • Built and scaled REST APIs with clear OpenAPI contracts.
  • Delivered PostgreSQL migration work with minimal downtime.
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## experience

M
Monika UK & Europe
Software Developer · Aug 2025 – Present
  • Lead — API design & development
  • PostgreSQL database support
  • Legacy app rebuild & support
M
Manchester Metropolitan University
Software Developer · May 2023 – Aug 2025
  • Lead, platform rebuild · Nov 2024 – Aug 2025
E
Ebuyer
Developer · Nov 2021 – Apr 2023
T
TouchRight Software
Software Developer · Oct 2016 – Sep 2020
Junior Software Developer · Jun 2016 – Oct 2016
U
UCLan
Programmer · Jun 2015 – Oct 2015
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## featured work

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Led the architectural redesign and migration of a large-scale course pages platform from Nuxt 2 to Nuxt 3, evolving into a full rebuild for performance and long-term maintainability.

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Led delivery of a safety-critical feature across backend and mobile apps, including validation, rollout, and stakeholder alignment.

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Designed and delivered an integration using webhooks and APIs, handling real-world payload issues and operational reliability.

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Sole developer for 4 years across a full-stack web app, native iOS, and native Android app. Owned the complete technical lifecycle including AWS infrastructure, API integrations, and cross-platform feature delivery.

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## stack

Languages
PHP
JavaScript
TypeScript
C++
Python
Frontend
React
Nuxt
Vue
CSS
Twig
Backend
Node.js
Symfony
Laravel
CodeIgniter
Laminas
APIs & Architecture
REST
Microservices
OpenAPI
Agile
Data
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Elasticsearch
Infra & Tooling
Azure
Docker
Linux
Git
IIS
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## currently building

Currently focused on API platform work, scalable frontend delivery, and operational reliability.

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## contact

Open to lead developer roles and strong engineering teams. Send a message and I’ll reply by email.