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Dominick Jay

I'm a front-of-the-front-end developer with 10+ years of experience, with a strong focus on semantic HTML, modern CSS, and vanilla JavaScript. I'm drawn to open-source culture - building transparently, in collaboration with a community, and with a real sense of purpose behind the work.

Recent Full Time Experience

  1. 2022 - present

    Front End Developer - Series Eight
    At Series Eight, I've worked with multiple CMS's - Shopify, CraftCMS and Webflow - providing award winning websites and user experiences. Most recently, I've been part of a specialised team to handle retained and ongoing clients - allowing for improved client relationships and improved processes.
  2. 2019 - 2022

    Software Engineer - Rowe IT
    At Rowe IT, I was part of multiple teams, conducting work using AWS Lambdas as well as conducting accessibility testing and improvements against the Met Office systems.
  3. 2017 - 2019

    Creative Developer - GOSS Interactive
    At GOSS Interactive, I worked on customising off-the-shelf themes for councils across the country, conducting client training via in-person, audio and video meetings. Also supported clients with more bespoke solutions as part of a developer support team.
  4. 2016 - 2017

    Junior Web Developer - n9Design
    At n9Design, I was responsible for building marketing email templates, alongside ongoing maintenance of existing client websites and creation of bespoke sites with an in-house CMS. I also introduced Gulp to the team for asset compilation.
  5. 2015 - 2016

    Junior Web Developer - Logo Design
    At Logo Design, I helped with maintenance of existing sites using an array of different CMS platforms.

Relevant Experience

  1. HTML

    • Contributed to and extended design systems, with experience spotting consistency opportunities across tools.
    • Day-to-day usage of AlpinejS for functionality and progressive enhancements.
    • Strong CSS work including custom properties, animation, and utility-first approaches across a range of client builds.
    • 10+ years writing semantic, accessible HTML across CMS-driven and headless projects.

  2. CSS

    • Comfortable in agile, cross-functional teams working alongside designers, PMs, and other engineers.
    • Detail-oriented by habit and keen to ensure both the UX and any client facing editors work as seamless as possible.
    • Strong communicator - excellent at transferring technical knowledge into clear recommendations for clients and PMs.
    • 10+ years writing semantic, accessible HTML across CMS-driven and headless projects.

  3. Javascript

    • Modern ES6+ syntax
    • Working knowledge of AlpineJS and Vue
    • Testing using Playwright.

  4. Soft Skills

    • Previous experience with AWS, Lambda and CI pipelines such as Jenkins
    • Shopify platform depth - CLI, theme architecture, metafields, Checkout Blocks, and third-party app integration.
    • Netlify and Servd hosting experience - environment config, redirects, and build pipeline debugging.
    • Headless CMS fluency across CraftCMS and Sanity, including content modelling and editor experience considerations.

Education

  1. 2014 – 2015

    Bachelor's Degree (2:1) (Computer Science) - Bournemouth University
    At Series Eight, I've worked with multiple CMS's - Shopify, CraftCMS and Webflow - providing award winning websites and user experiences. Most recently, I've been part of a specialised team to handle retained and ongoing clients - allowing for improved client relationships and improved processes.
  2. 2012 - 2014

    Foundation Degree (Merit) (Computing with Networking) - Bournemouth University
    At Rowe IT, I was part of multiple teams, conducting work using AWS Lambdas as well as conducting accessibility testing and improvements against the Met Office systems.

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