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Joshua Kriese

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Senior Software Engineer with expertise in UI architecture and design systems.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, where I can contribute to impactful projects and mentor others.

I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 12 years of experience in building visually compelling, accessible, and performant user interfaces. My expertise lies in JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks such as Vue and React, along with a strong foundation in TypeScript, HTML, and CSS. I am passionate about collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and scalable UI systems that enhance user experience.

Throughout my career, I have established frontend architectural patterns and delivered reusable UI components that have been utilized by thousands of users across millions of endpoints in cloud-based SaaS applications. I take pride in mentoring junior engineers and fostering an inclusive learning environment while ensuring that our products meet high standards of quality and accessibility. My commitment to performance optimization and user-centric design has consistently driven successful project outcomes.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior UX Engineer

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Automox

Aug 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Established frontend architectural patterns and delivered reusable UI components used by thousands of users for over 1 million endpoints in a cloud-based SaaS. Owned the Automox Design System, prioritizing tasks in coordination with product and business strategy to deliver maintainable and scalable UI components.

JavaScript Vue.Js TypeScript HTML CSS Jest Cypress Vite GitHub Actions Figma

Senior UX Developer

Fusion Alliance

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Led frontend implementation of an enterprise-grade design system for a Fortune 500 client, balancing speed and quality through contribution and self-serve capabilities. Improved front-end delivery time by 50% across the organization with the design system.

Vue.Js JavaScript HTML CSS Design Systems Mentoring Accessibility UI UX Design Agile Methodologies

UX Developer

Fusion Alliance

Sep 2017 - Present (7 years 10 months)

Built the first iteration of an enterprise design system for a Fortune 500 pharma company, collaborating closely with UX researchers and designers to develop data-informed frontend components. Participated in accessibility and design reviews for all new UI components.

Design Systems UX Research UI Components Accessibility Prototyping Troubleshooting Collaboration

UX Developer

Solution Tree, Inc.

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 6 months)

Designed and maintained multiple websites, including a multi-million dollar eCommerce site using Magento and PHP. Led product marketing design and cross-team UI initiatives.

Magento PHP Web Design Product Marketing Ecommerce

Web Designer

Solution Tree, Inc.

Jan 2013 - Present (12 years 6 months)

Designed and implemented marketing websites and UI elements in collaboration with dev teams. Contributed to the visual and interactive aspects of various web projects.

Web Design UI Collaboration HTML CSS JavaScript