Joshua Wade Smith

Skills

React Developer

Skilled in React, State Management Systems (Redux, Context), and modern frontend tools like Tailwind and MUI.
Expert in building responsive, user-friendly interfaces and integrating design systems for seamless UI/UX across devices and platforms.

API Developer

Experienced in designing RESTful APIs with Express and GraphQL. Proficient in CMS integration, data modeling, and automated testing to deliver scalable, reliable, and well-structured API-driven solutions.

Accessibility

Focused on building accessible, device-responsive applications. Skilled in refactoring legacy systems and aligning modern designs with accessibility standards to enhance usability for diverse audiences.

Design Thinking

Combines creative problem-solving with technical expertise to deliver user-centered solutions. Excels in iterative design feedback, dynamic enhancements, and scalable UI systems aligned with stakeholder goals.

Collaboration

Thrives in Agile environments, fostering teamwork with designers, developers, and stakeholders. Experienced in mentoring, project management, and using tools like JIRA to ensure effective workflows and successful project delivery.

Experience

Homebot.ai

Webflow Developer

Developed reusable components to accelerate landing page development cycles.
Designed CMS data models for testimonials and API-driven marketing pages.
Enhanced A/B testing efficiency through rapid iteration of marketing content.

Site Maintenance

Refactored legacy navigation with Webflow, improving accessibility standards.
Refactored privacy pages to CSS Grid modern standards

General Assembly

Lead Software Engineering Instructor

Led instruction and classroom management for 10 bootcamp cohorts; instruction focused on web and full-stack development concepts, emphasizing JavaScript essentials, Express, React, and Python web frameworks.
Mentored junior instructors and learners, emphasizing agile collaboration and industry-ready skills.
Extended DSA learning content to center accessibility of CS topics content for career changers.

Learning Experience Designer

Refactored Python-based API learning materials for industry-aligned modular programming.
Designed and piloted front-end recruiting workshop covering core technologies of the web.
Rapidly iterated on modularization initiatives for 3 new sales products.

Instructional Associate

Conducted code reviews and project feedback for SEI students.
Supported curriculum delivery through daily mentoring and review workshops.

AionFi

UI Developer

Customized third-party Hubspot tools for consistent branding and UX.
Lead full-site development for rebrand initiative, featuring responsive standards and visual appeal.

OverlayAnalytics

Lead Site Developer

Spearheaded multi-page marketing site build for early-stage data startup. Provided documentation and training for component systems before hand off.
Integrated CMS animations, boosting conversion rates for key resources.
Recruited to provided lead development work for site rebranding following successful funding round.
Continuously improved content layouts, navigation and UX.

MFin - Kin+Carta

UI and Integration Developer

Built responsive, multi-page financial site with scalable components.
Designed micro-services to serialize XML data into modern API formats.
Architected and tested CMS-integration for Google Maps widget for Webflow.

Lunavi - Kin+Carta