JDJoão Dias
@joodias
Advanced frontend engineer and web accessibility advocate.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I am an advanced frontend engineer and web accessibility advocate with a career in web development since 2011, focused on crafting exceptional, inclusive digital experiences and mentoring teams.
I have led frontend technical teams and contributed as a senior engineer at companies like Feedzai and Farfetch, working on design systems, testing, monorepos, and modern frameworks such as React, Next, Astro and Web Components.
I also teach JavaScript and React at the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (ISEC), speak publicly, publish open-source work, and maintain a portfolio of projects that reflect my commitment to usability, WCAG/WAI-ARIA accessibility, and high-quality frontend engineering.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Advanced Frontend Engineer
Feedzai
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Lead frontend development and accessibility initiatives, shaping design systems and mentoring engineers to deliver robust, testable web applications since 2024.
Senior Frontend Engineer
Farfetch
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Delivered front-end web platforms and design-system components, improved testing and mentoring practices across teams during 2023–2024.
Assistant Teacher
ISEC
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Taught JavaScript and React to second-year Computer Science and Engineering Design students, mentoring practical coursework in 2022–2023.
UI and Graphic Designer
WIT Software
Jan 2013 - Jan 2019 (6 years)
Focused on interface design, front-end implementation and motion/graphic projects, collaborating across product teams from 2013 to 2019.
Web and UI Designer
Load Interactive
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)
Designed mobile-first interfaces and performed occasional iOS coding as a versatile designer at a mobile development startup from 2011 to 2013.
Web Designer
Freelance
Jan 2009 - Jan 2011 (2 years)
Provided end-to-end web design and development services for clients as a freelance designer from 2009 to 2011.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCUniversity of Coimbra
Degree in Communication and Multimedia Design, Communication and Multimedia Design
Completed a degree in Communication and Multimedia Design, graduating in 2011.
Bernardino Machado High School, Figueira da Foz
High School Diploma, Computers and Informatics
Completed high-school graduation in Computers and Informatics in 2007.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (ISEC)
Teaching position (Assistant Teacher), Computer Science / Engineering Design
Taught JavaScript and React to first- and second-year Computer Science and Engineering Design and Visuals students as an assistant teacher.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
Website
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Skills
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