Daniel Pieters

Senior Full-Stack Software Developer specialising in scalable SaaS platforms.

Location

London, United Kingdom

danielthedev@email.com

Website

www.danielmorgan.dev

Languages

English

Italian

Results-driven Software Developer with experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web and application solutions. Strong background in modern development frameworks, clean code principles, and performance optimisation. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software aligned with business objectives. Passionate about continuous learning and building efficient, user-focused digital products.

Experience

Senior Software Developer

CloudSync Technologies

London, United Kingdom

January 2022 – Present

•Lead development of scalable SaaS applications using React, TypeScript, and Node.js.

•Architected RESTful APIs and microservices supporting 100k+ active users.

•Migrated legacy systems to cloud-native infrastructure (AWS), improving system uptime to 99.9%.

•Implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Docker, reducing deployment time by 40%.

•Mentored junior developers and conducted structured code reviews to maintain clean architecture principles.

•Collaborated closely with product and UX teams to deliver feature releases aligned with roadmap objectives.

Full-Stack Developer

Oracle

Manchester, United Kingdom

June 2019 – December 2021

•Developed secure fintech web applications using React and Django.

•Built payment processing integrations and third-party API connections.

•Designed and optimised PostgreSQL database schemas to improve transaction processing speed by 30%.

•Implemented role-based authentication and security best practices.

•Wrote unit and integration tests to ensure system reliability and compliance requirements.

•Participated in Agile sprints, daily stand-ups, and sprint planning sessions.

Software Developer

BrightLayer Digital

Remote

2017-03 – 2019-05

•Built and maintained client-facing web platforms using JavaScript, Node.js, and MongoDB.

•Refactored legacy codebases to improve maintainability and performance.

•Reduced application load times by implementing caching strategies and query optimisation.

•Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver customised solutions.

•Assisted in migrating applications to a containerised Docker environment.

•Provided technical support and troubleshooting for production systems.

Junior Software Developer

Google

London, United Kingdom

2015-07 – 2017-02

•Assisted in developing internal business tools using JavaScript and PHP.

•Supported backend development tasks, including API endpoint creation and database management.

•Fixed bugs and implemented feature enhancements in existing applications.

•Contributed to documentation and technical specifications.

•Participated in peer code reviews and learned best practices in version control (Git).

•Worked within a Scrum team to deliver iterative software improvements.

Skills

JavaScript

Full-Stack Development

TypeScript

React

Node.js

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL

AWS

GitHub

DevOps Practices

Agile

Performance Optimisation & Debugging

Test-Driven Development

Education

University of California

BSc Computer Science

September 2015 – May 2019

Projects

Collaborative Workspace Platform (Notion-Style App)

Designed and built a flexible, block-based workspace application that allows users to create documents, manage knowledge bases, and organise projects within a single unified platform. The application supported drag-and-drop content blocks, rich text editing, nested pages, and team collaboration features. Implemented secure authentication and role-based permissions to enable multi-user environments. The architecture was structured to support future extensibility, including integrations with external tools and APIs.

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Smart Task Tracker Application

Developed a productivity-focused task tracking application designed to help individuals and teams manage projects efficiently. The platform included features such as task categorisation, priority setting, deadlines, and progress tracking through an intuitive dashboard interface. Built using a modern JavaScript stack with a RESTful backend, the application supported real-time updates and secure user authentication. Emphasis was placed on performance optimisation and clean, maintainable architecture to ensure scalability as user demand increased.

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Real-Time Messaging Application

Engineered a real-time messaging platform enabling secure, instant communication between users. The system utilised WebSocket technology to deliver live chat functionality, including message delivery status, typing indicators, and conversation history storage. Built with a scalable backend and optimised database design to handle concurrent users efficiently. Security best practices were implemented to protect user data, and the interface was designed to provide a clean, responsive user experience across desktop and mobile devices.

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Certifications

AWS Certified Developer

AWS

2024

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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft Azure

2023

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Scrum

Udemy

2023

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Software & Tools

GitHub

Visual Studio Code

Docker

Postman

Atlassian

AWS

Figma