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Catherine Vuthi

@catherine_vuthi

Frontend software engineer building fast, scalable, and user-friendly web apps. Passionate about clean code, great UX, and impactful products.

Kenya

Message

What I'm looking for

I'm looking for remote-first teams that value collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning. I thrive in environments where engineers, designers, and product managers work closely to build impactful products. I'm looking for long-term opportunities to build modern frontend apps with React, Next.js, TypeScript, and where I can make a meaningful impact and grow alongside a talented team.

I'm a Frontend Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience building modern, responsive, accessible, and user-friendly web applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Tailwind CSS. I enjoy transforming complex ideas into intuitive digital experiences while writing clean, scalable, and maintainable code.

In my previous roles, I've collaborated with remote-first, cross-functional teams to build and ship products end-to-end, working closely with designers, backend engineers, and product managers in fast-paced environments. My experience includes API integration, responsive UI development, debugging, Git workflows, Postman, accessibility, usability, and performance optimization.

I also hold AWS Certified AI Practitioner and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certifications, giving me a broader understanding of cloud technologies and modern application development.

I'm currently seeking opportunities with remote-first teams where I can contribute to impactful products, collaborate closely across disciplines, and take ownership of features from idea to production.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Frontend Software Engineer

Current

Freelance

Jan 2026 - Present (6 months)

Built 4+ responsive web applications using React, JavaScript, Next.js, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3. Translated Figma designs into reusable components and optimized performance using lazy loading and asset optimization.

React Next.js JavaScript TypeScript HTML5 CSS3 Figma Responsive UI Lazy Loading Asset Optimization Performance Optimization

Front-end Developer | React, Next.js

Self-employed

Dec 2025 - Jul 2026 (7 months)

As a freelance Frontend Developer, I've built multiple responsive web applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS. I translate Figma designs into reusable components, integrate APIs, optimize performance, and deliver high-quality solutions while collaborating closely with clients in remote environments.

React Next.js Remote TailwindCSS API Integration Deployment Remote

Mid-Level Software Engineer - Front-end

StartupBlink

Oct 2024 - Apr 2025 (6 months)

As a Mid-level Software Engineer, frontend-focused, I built and enhanced frontend features using React, Next.js, and TypeScript for a global platform. Collaborated with cross-functional remote teams, performed code reviews, implemented end-to-end testing with Cypress and Playwright, optimized performance, and delivered scalable, maintainable, and accessible user experiences.

React Next.js JavaScript TypeScript NodeJS Docker Remote REST APIs Redis Remote

Mid-Level Frontend Engineer

StartupBlink

Oct 2024 - Apr 2025 (6 months)

Implemented search and internal portal interfaces using React and Next.js, improving platform usability. Led frontend testing with Cypress and Playwright and contributed to code quality through peer code reviews in a remote, agile team.

React Next.js UI Development Code Review Cypress Playwright Automated Testing Agile Remote Collaboration

Junior Web Developer

StartupBlink

Oct 2022 - Sep 2024 (1 year 11 months)

As a Junior Web Developer at StartupBlink, I developed and maintained responsive web applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript.I collaborated with designers and developers to implement user-friendly interfaces, fixed UI bugs, optimized performance, documented code, and improved cross-browser compatibility while following frontend best practices.