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James Wescott

@jameswescott

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Software developer and team lead building large-scale web systems with Laravel and React.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can build and improve production systems end-to-end, lead small teams when needed, and deliver automation and web experiences that help internal processes run efficiently.

I’m a software developer with experience building large-scale, distributed systems and translating clients’ visions into reliable products. I’ve developed automation software to manage internal processes and help teams move faster.

In my recent role, I used Laravel on the back end and React.js on the front end while contributing to user interface design. I led a team of six people, supported integrations for production engine usage, and built solutions to streamline warehouse processes more efficiently.

Earlier, I worked as a Senior Developer and Web Developer, redesigning Jira automation plugins using SIL (simple issue language) and creating interfaces that let users generate SIL scripts without writing code. I also translated PSDs into HTML, built WordPress templates, developed REST APIs, deployed production-ready Node.js applications, optimized search results, and supported international clients across project planning and specifications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Team Lead

Artel

Apr 2023 - Mar 2026 (2 years 11 months)

Developed automation software to manage internal processes using Laravel for the back end and React for the front end. Led a team of six and contributed to UI design while integrating production workflows and warehouse business processes.

Laravel React Automation UI UX Design Team Leadership Distributed Systems API Integration

Senior Developer

Artel

Jul 2020 - Mar 2023 (2 years 8 months)

Redesigned Power Suite automation plugins for Jira using the SIL (simple issue language) scripting workflow. Built a no-code interface for generating SIL scripts and upgraded SIL Manager with syntax highlighting, autocomplete, documentation preview, git integration, and error checking.

JavaScript TypeScript Angular PHP Jira Git

Web Developer

Foxconn

Jul 2017 - Jun 2020 (2 years 11 months)

Translated pixel-perfect PSDs into HTML and converted HTML templates into WordPress. Built dynamic Google Maps marker experiences, optimized search result placement, and developed Laravel administration pages using Twig templates.

HTML WordPress Google Maps Laravel PHP Twig Search Optimization

PHP Developer

Salesken

Jul 2013 - Jun 2017 (3 years 11 months)

Worked with international clients on the back end and front end of a precision agriculture platform. Built REST APIs and deployed production-ready JavaScript applications to servers while participating in project planning and specifications.

PHP JavaScript REST APIs Deploying Project Planning Precision Agriculture