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About Sefton Downes

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Hi! My name is Sefton Downes. I am a highly motivated and skilled professional with a strong background in web development and IT management. With a passion for programming and a career change in 2019, I have spent the past five years excelling in roles ranging from Junior software Developer to Deputy Lead at Papirfly. Proficient in TypeScript and well-versed in agile methodologies, OOP, and SOLID principles, I have consistently delivered high-quality web app solutions while leading a team of developers.

With a commitment to continuous learning demonstrated through self-funded training programs and academic pursuits, I am poised to make significant contributions to a forward-thinking organisation in the web development arena. My dedication to professional growth, coupled with my proven track record of success, makes me an invaluable asset in driving innovation and achieving business objectives.

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Experience

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Employment

  • Deputy Lead Typescript DeveloperFeb 2019 - Feb 2024

    Papirfly - SaaS Martech Enterprise

    Papirfly, a leading SaaS vendor in MarTech, provides top-tier Brand Management solutions to enterprise clients worldwide. With a team of nearly 300 professionals across eight countries, Papirfly remains dedicated to delivering exceptional brand consistency solutions for Fortune 500 and national market leaders, emphasising innovation and customer satisfaction as core values.

    • Deputy TypeScript Lead Developer for a Squad of 8 Developers.
    • Developing web app templates for clients to generate posters, videos, graphics and emails all locked to their brand guidelines.
    • Creating user interfaces and styling with css/scss.
    • Using Webpack automation to generate app tasks.
    • Ensuring web apps meet WCAG Accessibility standards.
    • Contributing to the custom Typescript framework, which enables template developers to create web app templates in weekly sprints, and reviewing and testing using Jest.
    • Reviewing and contributing to version control pull requests (BitBucket).
    • Verifying and improving specifications and estimates.
    • Supervising and mentoring junior developers.

  • Freelance Developer2022 - Present

    jobsdone.app

    Revolutionizing home services, jobsdone introduces a seamless solution for hassle-free household tasks. From reliable cleaners to window cleaners, gardeners, and dog walkers, discover a convenient platform connecting you to trusted professionals for all your home needs.

    • Utilize NextJS to build responsive and user-friendly web applications.
    • Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate design mockups into functional web elements using Tailwind CSS
    • Integrate with RESTful API endpoints to fetch and display dynamic content.
    • Conduct unit testing of components using testing frameworks like Jest
    • Ensure web accessibility standards (WCAG) are met by implementing ARIA attributes and semantic HTML.
    • Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, readability, and consistency.
    • Implement CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, building, and deployment processes.
    • Work closely with back-end developers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver project requirements.
    • Communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions effectively within the development team.

Education

  • Software Development Bootcamp2017 - 2018

    Just IT Training Ltd

    Self funded front end development course

  • HNC Computer
    Software Development2002 - 2004

    Anglian Ruskin University

    Computer Technology, Web Development, Operating Systems, Networking, focusing on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C++, PHP, MySQL

  • My Tech Stack2002 - 2004

My Projects

Let's See My Work

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SNUGGLETIME AI

 An AI Enhanced Childrens Storyteller

Built with NextJS

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LinkedIn Recommendations

What Said About Me

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Sefton was always very interested in learning how to do the things that were new to him, and very open to feedback about how his code could be improved - the two most important things in a developer. Where our framework was limiting to what he wanted to do, he made insightful suggestions for improvement and in some cases made those improvements himself. It wasn't too long before he was working on some of our most complex projects, and was always diligent about structuring and organizing his code in a sensible and understandable way.

Simon Gittins

Tech Lead
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Sefton is a first class developer and scrum lead. He has a unique skill-set where his creative and original thinking combines with his first class technical skills - he always delivers real out-of-the-box technical solutions to difficult challenges. His client-centric approach ensures he meets these challenges with customers in mind. His ability to always deliver to aggressive deadlines has ensured significant project successes for our Enterprise clients. He is popular in the team and throughout the wider company, often mentoring junior developers. Sefton will be a great addition to any team who is lucky to employ him.

Jo Bangs

Onboarding Specialist and Senior Project Manager
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During all the years I've had the pleassure of working with Sefton he has delivered solid, quality work. Often taking on more responsibility than required, and making sure to help others in the team when needed. Great guy and a very good developer. I highly reccomend Sef as part of any development team.

Jone Skjold

Vice President of Development
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Sefton will always go above and beyond to deliver requirements for a customer. Sefton thinks outside of the box and when relevant is able to implement sustainable custom customer solutions that can then become part of the core framework to enable more customers to benefit from the feature. Sefton has a great ability to work out solutions with minimal instruction and always positively challenges a project managers idea or way of thinking to bring an even better outcome for the customer. Sefton is great in customer facing situations and is able to lead challenging conversations. Sefton is also a natural coach to junior developers. I cannot recommend Sefton highly enough.

Scott Clark

Senior Project Manager Team Lead
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Sefton's dedication to enterprise customer projects would see him go above and beyond, sometimes extending his working hours to accommodate the needs of project managers and our global customers across different time zones. His efficient and driven work ethic would ensure projects were delivered to drive time-to-value, while proactively identifying early and mitigating potential project risks to project managers. With an ability to simplify the complex, Sefton was a trusted resource to bring into customer-facing conversations during scoping phases. Sefton's role as a mentor to his peers was instrumental in fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the development team. He consistently provided insightful feedback, conducted thorough code reviews, and championed best practices to uphold the highest standards of quality and consistency. Sefton's expertise, professionalism and leadership qualities make him an invaluable asset to any development team.

Helen Keough

Head of Enterprise Delivery
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Sefton is a talented, conscientious, and efficient developer. Having worked with him for years he is dependable, hardworking, and a real asset to any team. He is a problem-solver who never lets you down on any task and consistently goes above and beyond to deliver the best possible solution in the fastest time. He provides valuable consultation, experience, and insight to make my job easier. Not only is he a fantastic developer but a fantastic person too, any company that hires him will be richer for it.

Katrina Hawker

Senior Project Manager
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Sefton is a conscientious and talented developer who makes my role as a project manager a lot easier. Not only is he a great developer but also he consults with me to deliver the best solutions and outcomes for the projects we are working on. Sefton has a strong work ethic and is extremely reliable to get great quality work completed on time.

Melanie Crouch

Project Manager
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Sefton is a task completion machine! Not just getting the job done, but consistently going above and beyond expectations every time. His commitment to overcoming challenges with unique and well thought-out solutions made him the preferred developer for many projects, especially when project managers needed development resource they could trust without having to micromanage them. Seriously any development case or project you give Sefton, even outside his core skillset, you can rely he's always going to nail it.

Rich Nelson

Product Lead

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