Resume.

Benjamin Grant

Lead Frontend Engineer with a 10+ years' experience building scalable, user-centered SaaS platforms. I combine deep technical expertise in TypeScript/React with strong product intuition and design collaboration skills. Known for translating complex requirements into elegant solutions while mentoring teams and driving technical excellence. Passionate about accessibility, performance optimization, and creating delightful user experiences.

  • Skills & Technology

    • Frontend: TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), React, Next.js, Astro, Vue.js, Zustand
    • Testing: Jest, Playwright, Cypress, accessibility compliance
    • Backend: Node.js, bun.sh, Docker, CI/CD (Github Actions, CircleCI)
    • Leadership: Technical mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, agile methodologies
    • Certifications: The A11Y Collective (Accessible Code, Advanced Accessible Components, and Web Accessibility)

  • Senior Frontend Engineer

    Technology from Sage

    Remote (UK)
    May 2021 - Present
    • Rebuilt a browser extension to be compatible with the latest versions of Chrome and Firefox, whilst improving user experience, performance, stability, and maintainability.
    • Ensured the extension had a robust test suite, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, and implemented a CI/CD pipeline to automate testing and deployments.
    • Owned integration of an acquired product into the existing extension, managing complex technical dependencies and facilitating seamless team communication.
    • Partnered closely with product managers and UX designers to translate user needs into technically feasible, design-first solutions
    • Served as technical advisor for product roadmap decisions, bringing user-focused perspective to feature planning

  • Senior Frontend Developer (Team Lead)

    Hiber

    Amsterdam, NL
    December 2017 - April 2021
    • Built comprehensive web application ecosystem including modem management tools, satellite operational dashboards, field device interfaces, and customer-facing marketing site
    • Led cross-functional team responsible for web applications and supporting APIs, managing project flow and stakeholder communication
    • Balanced technical implementation with user experience considerations, often suggesting creative alternatives that enhanced both feasibility and design quality
    • Managed complete product development lifecycle from conception to delivery
    • Handled recruitment, onboarding, and mentorship of new team members, fostering collaborative team culture

  • Frontend Developer

    YoungCapital

    Amsterdam, NL
    April 2017 - November 2017
    • Contributed to major platform migration from Ruby to React-based architecture as part of cross-functional team
    • Established frontend standards including style guide development, comprehensive testing frameworks, and Docker-based CI/CD pipeline
    • Laid technical foundation for future single-page applications across the organization

  • Freelance Frontend

    nothingrandom.com

    Remote (UK)
    March 2013 - April 2017
    • Delivered responsive, performance-optimized websites and web applications for international clients
    • Developed expertise across diverse technologies and problem domains through independent project management
    • Built reputation for translating complex requirements into intuitive user interfaces with attention to visual details

  • What colleagues say

    • "His knowledge of frontend technologies makes him an expert in the field; Benjamin was the person I went to when no one else could figure out the hard problems." - Engineering Manager
    • "Benjamin has naturally become our go-to person... He digs deeper, asks smart questions, and delivers solutions that make you think 'of course, that's perfect.'" - Senior Product Owner
    • "He understands and implements designs to near perfection... He knows the value of UX and thinks alongside you, resulting in technically feasible yet design-first solutions." - Product Designer

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Benjamin Grant

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