
Michel Moraes
Senior Frontend Developer | React & Next.js
Salary / Daily rate
Madrid, Spain
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Senior Frontend & Fullstack Developer with 13+ years of experience building scalable web applications. Expertise in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Vue.js with a proven track record implementing enterprise solutions across multiple industries. Delivering high-performance, accessible web experiences with modern architecture patterns and full-stack capabilities in Node.js and PostgreSQL.
Work experience
Freelance Senior Frontend Engineer
Michel Many LTDFreelance
Jul 2023 - Present
3 years 4 months
London, UK
Delivering scalable web applications with a frontend focus using React, Next.js, and TypeScript. Supporting fullstack capabilities with Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Prisma. • Developed responsive UIs with React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript • Implemented backend features using Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL • Built modular and reusable components for scalable applications • Collaborated with product teams to ensure performance and maintainability
Senior WordPress Engineer (React + TypeScript Focus)
Syde GmbH
Nov 2021 - Jul 2023
1 year 9 months
Germany · Remote
Led frontend development for high-end Enterprise WordPress projects using React and TypeScript. Focused on Gutenberg block development and clean architecture for enterprise-scale websites. • Created custom Gutenberg blocks with React and TypeScript • Applied modern design patterns and clean code principles in PHP • Contributed to CI/CD pipelines and supported development team workflows • Delivered performant, scalable interfaces for Enterprise WordPress VIP clients
Senior Frontend Engineer
TEAM LEWIS
Dec 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year 1 month
London, UK
Built high-impact digital experiences for global clients using modern JavaScript frameworks and animation libraries. • Developed interactive UIs with Vue.js, Next.js, and TypeScript • Implemented real-time features with React.js, Three.js, and GSAP • Collaborated across teams to ensure accessibility and performance standards • Integrated continuous delivery workflows in a fast-paced agile environment
Frontend Engineer (Vue.js)
Bricks Builder
Sep 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year 4 months
Madrid, Spain
Supported the early development of Bricks Builder, a visual site builder for WordPress, focused on high-performance Vue-based components. • Built frontend components with Vue.js and Vuex • Contributed to scalable architecture and interactive editor UI • Integrated features using PHP OO, REST APIs, and SASS
Lead Frontend Engineer
Logic London
Mar 2020 - Dec 2020
10 months
London, UK
Oversaw technical execution and team coordination for multiple web projects using modern JavaScript frameworks and headless CMS integrations. • Delivered sites using Next.js, React, and Vue.js • Implemented headless CMS setups with WordPress, Contentful, Strapi, Sanity and Umbraco. • Led frontend and backend development in Laravel, WordPress and Node.js
Full Stack Web Developer
Simplicity Partners
Jul 2016 - Mar 2020
3 years 9 months
London, UK
Delivered robust software solutions and websites for clients in finance, tech, and consulting. Led WordPress custom theme/plugin development while also building frontend features with modern JS frameworks. • Developed fullstack apps using PHP, Laravel, React, and Vue.js • Built modular components for Umbraco CMS using cshtml • Integrated APIs, managed databases, and led cross-platform development
Lead Web Developer | Co-Founder
NITDESIGN Creative Studio
Jan 2010 - Jul 2016
6 years 7 months
Niterói, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Led design and development of custom websites and systems for clients in education, law, and local business sectors. • Built WordPress themes and plugins from scratch using PHP OO • Designed frontend layers with HTML, Bootstrap, CSS3, JavaScript, and AngularJS • Managed MySQL databases and backend logic for dynamic content platforms
Education
Instituto Infnet
Postgraduate Degree
2009 - 2011
2 years 1 month
Estácio
Bachelor's degree
2005 - 2009
4 years 1 month
Licenses & certifications
Codeable Certified Expert
Issued: Apr 2020