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Kenton Brown
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Senior Software Engineer

Software Engineer
Available for hire
Years of experience
10+ years
Experience level
Senior
Available from
05 Nov 2026

Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience in full-stack development, specializing in Shopify, React, Next.js, Node.js, and scalable cloud-based systems. Proven track record of building high-performance ecommerce platforms, including Shopify Plus and headless commerce architectures (Next.js, Hydrogen, Storyblok), with additional backend experience in .NET and C#. Strong expertise in API design, performance optimization, accessibility, and cloud-native development. Committed to delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions aligned with business goals.

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Employment History

Senior Shopify Developer at Techyscouts 2026 - 2026
Develop and maintain Shopify, Shopify Plus, and headless storefronts for 8+ DTC brands across beauty, skincare, nutrition, consumer electronics, and foodservice at an ecommerce agency Built headless commerce features with Next.js, React, TypeScript, Storyblok, and Shopify Hydrogen, including a filterable customer reviews page, an on-demand Zendesk chat integration, and a rebuilt mobile navigation Engineered cart and wholesale logic: wholesale quantity limits and cart sync, cart restoration and tracking, gift-card-aware free-shipping thresholds, and a redesigned mobile cart flyout Led an ADA accessibility overhaul of a nutrition brand's storefront across 20+ theme components Rebuilt a product support hub as reusable Online Store 2.0 block types (banner, troubleshooting, warranty, manuals), letting merchandisers manage content without developer help Improved collection filtering responsiveness by cancelling stale requests with AbortController and streamlining re-renders; resolved production JavaScript errors and replaced Swiper.js with a lighter native layout Integrated marketing and analytics tooling, including Klaviyo event tracking, Jotform lead attribution by page and campaign source, and login-aware email deep links for a B2B pro store Scripted a bulk catalog data correction across ~7,900 product rows with a full before/after audit log for client review
Lead Full Stack Developer at Blenders 2023 - 2025
Led development of high-traffic Shopify and Shopify Plus storefronts using Liquid, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and Tailwind CSS Built and maintained custom Shopify themes and reusable frontend components to support scalable ecommerce growth Developed custom Shopify applications and backend integrations using Node.js, REST APIs, GraphQL, and OAuth2 authentication Integrated third-party services including payment gateways, shipping providers, and customer engagement tools Improved frontend performance through lazy loading, asset optimization, caching strategies, and modern build tooling, improving load times by 30%+ Partnered closely with designers, product managers, and marketers to implement conversion-focused features and enhance customer experience Participated in Agile development processes, code reviews, pull requests, and release planning to ensure high-quality delivery Supported ongoing storefront optimization, bug fixing, and feature enhancements across multiple high-volume ecommerce workflows
Senior Shopify Developer at ONA Creative 2023 - 2023
Developed and customized Shopify themes for responsive and user-friendly ecommerce websites Implemented custom storefront functionality using Liquid, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS based on business and design requirements Integrated third-party Shopify apps, payment gateways, and external services to improve store capabilities Optimized page speed, theme structure, and frontend performance to improve shopping experience and site efficiency Worked with design and marketing teams to launch custom sections, landing pages, and promotional experiences Maintained and enhanced existing Shopify stores by resolving theme issues, improving UI consistency, and supporting feature rollouts
Senior Full Stack Developer at Kreatika 2020 - 2023
Developed full-stack ecommerce platforms using Shopify, Shopify Plus, Node.js, PHP, and custom REST and GraphQL APIs Built custom Shopify apps and middleware services using Express.js to connect ecommerce stores with third-party and internal systems Implemented headless commerce solutions using React and Next.js to improve flexibility, performance, and user experience Customized Shopify themes and storefront components using Liquid, JavaScript, and Tailwind CSS Designed backend workflows for payments, inventory updates, refunds, and order lifecycle management Improved application performance through frontend optimization, caching strategies, and database query tuning Managed deployments with Docker and AWS, helping maintain stable delivery workflows and scalable environments Collaborated with distributed teams using GitHub, pull requests, and branching strategies in Agile development cycles
Senior Software Engineer at CoinPortfol 2017 - 2020
Designed and developed end-to-end full-stack applications using React, Next.js, Node.js, and microservices architecture Built secure and scalable backend services using Express, Django, and FastAPI with JWT and OAuth2-based authentication Developed blockchain-related functionality and smart contracts using Solidity and Rust, reducing transaction processing time by 50% Designed relational and NoSQL database solutions using PostgreSQL and MongoDB, improving query performance through indexing and optimization Containerized services using Docker and supported orchestration with Kubernetes across cloud environments Managed deployments and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and GitLab CI to improve release speed and reliability Contributed to system design, code reviews, and engineering standards to maintain clean, scalable, and maintainable codebases Worked across frontend, backend, and cloud infrastructure to support product growth and platform stability
Full Stack Developer at Accenture 2014 - 2017
Developed and supported front-end and back-end functionality for more than 20 web applications across multiple business use cases Built responsive user interfaces and backend logic using modern web development practices and PHP-based systems Designed and enhanced APIs to improve request handling efficiency, reducing response time by 20% Improved server and database functionality to support better application performance and reliability Ensured cross-browser compatibility, mobile responsiveness, and consistent user experience across platforms Collaborated with development teams in Agile environments and contributed to ongoing feature development and technical improvements Stayed current with web technologies and applied best practices to improve maintainability and code quality
Lead Web Designer at Athletica Inc 2014 - 2016
Managed the redesign launch and implementation of the main Team Cheer website Led third-party web design projects from planning through execution Trained and managed web design interns, supporting team development and project output Analyzed Google Analytics and campaign data to improve layouts, engagement, and user experience Created banner ads, email blasts, and retargeting assets to support digital marketing efforts Expanded backend knowledge through work with the NetSuite eCommerce platform
Full Stack Developer Intern at Infosys 2013 - 2014
Supported development of web applications by implementing user interface components using JavaScript, jQuery, MooTools, and Knockout Improved code quality by writing structured, maintainable, and tested code across multiple applications Assisted with system architecture discussions and contributed to development planning and implementation Helped maintain code organization, automation processes, and development standards for several internal and client-facing applications Worked with senior developers to enhance browser compatibility, application performance, and front-end consistency Contributed to team productivity by supporting documentation, maintenance tasks, and ongoing feature updates

Education

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science at Florida State University 2009 - 2013