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Lukata Binns

@lukatabinns

Senior full-stack software developer delivering scalable Laravel and React applications with secure APIs and automated testing.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a team where I can build secure, scalable full-stack products—owning clean backend services and responsive React/Laravel frontends—while using automated testing, agile delivery, and Dockerised deployments to ship reliable features.

I have been involved in professional software development projects for over 10 years, with 7 years primarily focused on developing applications using Laravel and 6 years building with front end frameworks such as ReactJs. I’m well-versed in agile methodologies, and I’ve developed a deep understanding of both backend and frontend aspects of web development through working across teams with excellent teamwork and communication.

In my recent roles, I designed and developed a full-stack CRM and project management platform using Laravel and Next.js (React), built clean modular backend services, and delivered responsive dashboards. I’ve integrated RESTful APIs, implemented automated testing (PHPUnit and Playwright), and championed secure architecture—including role-based access control (RBAC) and event-driven/queue-based processing—alongside Dockerised deployments and performance optimization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Systems Developer

Current

Oktra Ltd

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Designed and developed a full-stack CRM and project management platform using Laravel 12 and Next.js, covering lead-to-invoice workflows. Architected backend services and REST APIs, implemented RBAC, automated PHPUnit/Playwright testing, and deployed the system in a Dockerized environment.

PostgreSQL AWS Services PHPUnit Playwright Docker Next.js RESTful APIs Role Based Access Control (RBAC)

Full Stack Software Developer

The GelBottle Inc

Sep 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Rebuilt an ecommerce platform on BigCommerce by decomposing the monolith into independently deployable microservices for catalog, users, and order processing. Implemented security controls (encryption, access controls), secure authentication, and role-based permissions to meet GDPR/PCI-DSS requirements.

ReactJS TypeScript GraphQL BigCommerce Microservices Jest ESLint Docker

Full Stack Software Developer

Your World Recruitment

Jan 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years 7 months)

Redesigned a healthcare recruitment platform using Laravel 10 and React/TypeScript, coordinating delivery with the principal developer. Implemented Elasticsearch search, secure authentication/authorization (OAuth 2.0/OpenID Connect + JWT with RBAC), and analytics/reporting to improve user engagement and recruitment insights.

Laravel ReactJS TypeScript Elasticsearch RBAC MongoDB

Full Stack Software Developer

DBD Distribution

Feb 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Developed features for a digital transformation of a task management system, including collaboration (assignments, comments, notifications) and progress tracking (time, milestones, Gantt charts). Built searchable and filterable views with offline support (IndexDB + sync) and scalable architecture using caching and performance optimization.

ReactJS JavaScript Bootstrap SQL Server Jira GitHub Docker

PHP Software Developer

The IMC Group

Apr 2015 - Jan 2018 (2 years 9 months)

Refactored and extended PHP applications in a Scrum process, separating business and UI logic and improving maintainability with TDD and CI/CD practices. Delivered user-facing updates with Bootstrap/HTML/CSS/JavaScript and supported testing and deployment using CodeIgniter, MySQL, and Vagrant.

CodeIgniter TDD CI CD MySQL JavaScript JQuery Bootstrap Vagrant Kanban GitHub

Senior Aircraftsman

Royal Air Force

Mar 2003 - Sep 2009 (6 years 6 months)

Performed senior aircraftsman duties across UK operations with strict process adherence, documentation, and attention to detail. Applied operational security practices to protect confidential information and maintain situational awareness in fast-paced environments.

Operational Security & Compliance Documentation Risk Management Teamwork Process Adherence