John Grímsey

I'm a full-stack lead developer that began with the LAMP stack and moved to TypeScript and JavaScript some years ago. I have been a London-based contractor for around twenty years, working in sectors including FinTech and HealthTech. I am at home in start-up or enterprise environments. On the frontend, I specialise in Angular and have a deep understanding of the framework.

In addition to very strong core software-engineering skills I am a creative thinker with an excellent understanding of classic design principles and usability. I understand the composition of a well architected application from a mobile-first UI down to containerised services. I believe code should be elegant, scalable and tested – but not too clever. I am an advocate for the importance of code health and minimising tech debt. I actively seek out and apply best practices. I enjoy bringing order to chaos and ensuring a code base is designed to avoid future roadblocks where time allows.

I have a professional attitude and can be relied upon in client-facing roles. I consider myself to be a highly effective communicator with other developers, product owners and stakeholders. I very much enjoy presenting and explaining requirements, features and technicals to interested parties. I don’t miss the details. I value the opportunity to guide and mentor junior developers. At home in an agile environment, I've helped to refine processes and enjoy leading agile ceremonies.

On the UI, I specialise in delivering enterprise code with Angular and Nest. I have proven experience in increasing team productivity through well thought-out architecture and tooling.