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My Journey in Software engineering 2002 No one would hire me in IT so started doing odd projects for myself and for friends, mostly in PHP, VB and Java. 2004 I worked for a retailer called Halfords as an audio fitter, built a tool in PHP called "Halfords Aid" to better manage our bookings (we were using a paper book before this). 2006 Working for an insurance company (Royal and Sun alliance / RSA) as a claims handler, in between calls I built a tool in VBA to move the entire department away from excel spreadsheets for call and work reporting. 2007 Applied for a role with RSA as a junior developer, was rejected because of my lack of experience and qualifications. 2008 Started buying damaged laptops in bulk, reselling on eBay. Built software to auto list and manage stock. Started picking up work from RentACoder - first project I earned $8 for about a days work and was in PHP. 2009 Quit RSA, they're still using the software I built... they launched a project in 2008 to replace it, it failed. Hire my first staff member, start (badly) training them how to do web development. 2012 Currently in the top 100 on vWorker, I suck at running a business, so take my first tech role as a Tech lead building prospectus publishing tools for Liverpool John Moores and Greenwich University 2013 Boss is psychotic, leave to go back to my own business. Continue taking on freelance work across several stacks (PHP, C#, Java (backend and mobile), Objective-C, even Cordova) 2014 Built + Launched a chat focused social network in PHP, Node and XMPP, 20,000 users in the first 24 hours. 4000 hourly concurrent. We're starting to get work from companies like Virgin so I hired 2 more developers and a project manager. 2016 I still suck at running a business. In a lot of debt with HMRC (about £80k) so start contracting for a small ISP in Stafford, working with PHP. accionvegana to Stafford for a year and then moved back to Bristol to work remotely 2018 Had a mental breakdown, Closed the Social network at 100k users, Closed my business with six employees. Focus just on contracting and resetting mentally. 2020-2024 Was in Prague meeting people when COVID struck, came back and joined a Prop tech company as a contractor, later that year I would go perm as their CTO. Helped grow the team from 3 to about 24. Since I have work with a few different companies including Natwest and the Post Office using a lot of different technologies including PHP, C#, Objective-C, Cordova, Outsystems, Node, Javascript, Typescript, React, React Native, Laravel, Azure, AWS, Kotlin and much more. Today - I'm building my own app and streaming. Next year - who knows where I'll be. This post was inspired by Jade Wilson. But don't tell her. I think it's super interesting how different everyone's journey is. What's yours?

Why Full-Time Developers Are Overkill Not every small business needs a full-time developer. What you do need is someone experienced enough to solve problems fast and only when you need them. That’s why we offer on-demand development as a subscription. It’s like having a full-time developer...without the full-time cost.

I like this... it's a great idea. So: 1987 - wrote first program on a BBC Micro 1991 - wrote first program on a PC 1997 - wrote first website 1998 - first pay a website 1999 - first job writing websites. Redundant 2000 - first JS-based site. Quite proud of it at the time, looks like a travesty now, but - for those interested - https://lnkd.in/erfJPMwB Made redundant. 2001 - Another job, another redundancy. Set up own company, 3 months prior Sept 11th. Used .NET beta to create a fully-themeable, styled, 'responsive' (to user agent) site - back-end DB to XML, XSLT transforms for different user agents. Targetted a browsers, Palm and Dell Axim / Windows Mobile. I claim (one of) the first responsive sites. 2002 - Made myself redundant, 3 week temp job with the railway lasted for 3 years. An 'office' job that I brought a load of improvements to - developed a system of spreadsheets that streamlined the depot we were working with. Nice job, with nice people, until boss had a stroke. Didn't get on with new boss, quit. 2005 - Joined CRM company. Great work, great people, happy to stick with them for a while as it was easy, stable work. 2008 - Hired by new company with same team - started with Dynamics CRM. Worked with many different types of systems (Including doing an integration from Dynamics CRM to a terminal-server based AS/400 emulator software - that was... interesting) 2014 - Girlfried (now wife) moved 150 miles to set up new IVF unit, followed so got new job roles... realised I should never have stuck with one job for so long, despite lots of skills and learning, salary stayed stagnant... from then to now (2024) I've more than tripled my salary. 2015 - Built a self-describing data warehouse in a week, automatically adjust to CRM db changes, pre-populate reports automatically - antique server hardware. Massive changes to systems. 2016 - Joined 120 year old company - was an eye opener on how bad office politics could get, and how you need new blood as well as old blood. Made great friends! 2017 - Manager left due to office politics, but I managed to make a really streamlined CRM system (self-describing and automatically wired up JS/TS for the form layout - just create the file with the right structure, and all the wireup happens automatically). 2018 - Joined GBG for one project, was promptly put onto another project because that one was canned... world of the cloud! Crash course on Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Agile, IaC and more... we built an amazing product that was never used. 2019 - Continued building the amazing product and make great friends. 2020 - Decided to become a team lead. Realised I'm not a team lead... Sorry Max Contact, you deserved better. 2021 - Joined Codurance - best move I made, really improved my skills and quality. Long hours - wanted to spend time with daughter. Rest on my profile - too recent to really talk about in detail.

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🚀 Excited to announce the launch of my latest project - a desktop billing software built using Java Swing! 💻💼 After weeks of hard work and dedication, I'm thrilled to share that my billing software is now live and ready to streamline your invoicing process. With a user-friendly interface and robust features, it's designed to simplify billing tasks and improve efficiency for businesses of all sizes. This software comes equipped with a range of powerful features to meet the diverse needs of modern businesses. From intuitive invoice generation and inventory management to customizable billing templates and sales tracking, it offers everything you need to manage your finances effectively. Moreover, with multi-user support, team collaboration has never been easier. Each member of your team can access the software simultaneously, ensuring seamless communication and coordination. Plus, with built-in data encryption, you can rest assured that your sensitive information remains secure at all times. Whether you're a small business owner looking to streamline your billing process or a freelancer seeking a reliable invoicing solution, this software is tailor-made for you. Say goodbye to manual invoicing and hello to a smoother, more efficient billing experience! Key features include: ✅ Intuitive invoice generation ✅ Inventory management ✅ Customizable billing templates ✅ Sales tracking and reporting #BillingSoftware #JavaSwing #DesktopApplication #Invoicing #ProductLaunch #SoftwareDevelopment #wellness #google #zoho #humanresources #hr #jobinterviews #hiringandpromotion #jobalert #nowhiring #job #gethired #jobopening #jobfair #recruiting #jobopening #hiring #joinourteam #jobs #jobhirin #remotework #jobsearch #jobsearching #jobseekers #workingathome #hire #developer #programming #programmer #coding #javascript #coder #html #code #webdevelopment #css #webdeveloper #softwaredeveloper #codinglife #softwareengineer #java #software #computerscience #technology #Zoho #ZohoIntegration #PoweredByZoho

Hello fellow jobless software developers, Working as someone who would provide for a service actually works. What you need to do is to show some stuff you have worked on and that's it. Make sure to open your service page with the stack you can use. Vary your project. It can go from simple hello world to authentication. I understood that providing this type of service is not my thing. I'd rather be a full time employee, a saas developer or a contractor. I don't like dealing with this type of client. It's not my forte nor I want to make an effort on it. But it's your cup of tea. Go ahead. I already gave you the secret to get clients from the service page. Give it a little bit of time. SEO will do its thing. Maybe 1 month, I guess. Don't stop posting. It works. #webdevelopment #softwareengineer #service #job

🌟 Navigating .NET Salaries in London: Insights for Developers Are you a .NET enthusiast in the heart of London? Wondering about the earning potential in this dynamic field? Look no further! Let’s dive into the salary landscape for .NET developers in the UK’s bustling capital. 1. The Numbers Speak: Average Annual Salaries 📈 According to our 2024 Salary Guide, here’s the scoop: Junior .NET Developers: Starting at an impressive £36,400 per year or £17.50 per hour. Mid-Level (3-5 years): Earning between £45,000 and £70,000 annually. Experienced (5+ years): Commanding a handsome range of £70,000 to £90,000 per annum. Top Guns: Seasoned .NET wizards can even reach the £90,000 to £130,000 bracket. 2. Market Trends and Insights 📊 Steady Demand: The .NET scene remains robust, with 70% of employers planning salary increases for hard-to-fill roles in 2024. Know Your Worth: If you’re a .NET developer, don’t settle for less. Understand your value and negotiate confidently. Industry Averages: Benchmark your team’s salaries against the industry standards. Our guide provides data-driven insights to inform your talent strategies. 3. Unlocking Your Potential 🔐 Ready to elevate your career? Here’s your roadmap: Master C#: Dive deep into C# programming—the backbone of .NET. Explore ASP.NET: Web development with ASP.NET opens doors to exciting projects. Azure Insights: Familiarize yourself with Microsoft Azure—the cloud powerhouse. Remember, London’s tech landscape is ever-evolving. Stay curious, negotiate smartly, and keep coding! 🚀 For more salary insights, reach out and ask me for out 2024 Salary Guide! #LondonTech #DeveloperLife #CareerGrowth Joseph Wells

💎 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐯𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 💎 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 : ✔️This operator combines values from multiple observables. ✔️Whenever any of the source observables emits a new value, combineLatest recalculates and emits a new combined value. ✔️The resulting observable emits the latest combination of values from all source observables. 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦: ✔️This operator combines the latest value from the source observable with the latest value from another observable. ✔️It waits for the source observable to emit a value, then combines it with the latest value from the specified observable. ✔️The resulting observable emits the combined value whenever the source observable emits. Happy coding! 🚀 #angular #OpenToWork #angulardeveloper #contractjobs #contractor #remote #freelance #react #netcore

Your skills can change lives and whole industries, but many get bogged down in developing stuff that only changes their company's profits. Don't be a silly sausage and waste your talent. Instead, work for a 1000-person actuarial consultancy helping the government and over half the UK’s top 100 companies to answer the big questions across industries like health, football, pensions and insurance. Upon joining their 14-person web team, your first project will be a complete rewrite of an energy trading and trend prediction platform using the latest Vue version, which will help the UK and the world plot a greener future and achieve the ambitious Paris Agreement target of net zero by 2050, which over 140 countries set in 2016. After that, you'll work across multiple teams and industries on a mix of greenfield projects with many new ideas and tools, including intelligently incorporating AI into all their current tools and tech. They always use the latest technology, currently Vue 3.0 / Typescript, but they’ll move to Vue as soon as possible. You’ll avoid strict processes and micromanagement; of course, there are broad strategic goals and engineering standards, but you’ll enjoy freedom in solving problems; you’ll help shape the priorities and can build your career in many directions. You'll enjoy a 35-hour working week and a benefits package reflecting the level of fairness and care this company is known for, one of the many reasons most of their people have been there for 5-25 years. Lastly, inclusivity is more than just a PR soundbite. For example, they achieved 13 DEI awards in the last five years and their LGBT+, women's, multicultural and well-being networks tackle significant issues and unite their people. Salary – Up to £55,000 + Discretionary, performance-related bonus. Headline Benefits – Up to 10% pension, Bupa Private Healthcare, 26 days plus bank holidays, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave and other flexible benefits and schemes. Work Location – Hybrid – Twice a week in Central London. Visa Sponsorship – Not available HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED: The role will suit an experienced junior or mid-level frontend developer with TypeScript experience; they use Vue 3.0, but experience with React, Angular or any other modern frontend framework is fine too. You’ve worked on fairly complex applications. You like to be hands-on and do quality work, and you want to progress to the senior level. Bonus points if you’ve used Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps, NUnit, MSTest, Playwright, Jest and other Azure services like Functions, App Service or Blob Storage. (But don’t worry if not) If this is your bag, message me or go to the Odd Shoes website to apply.

What is full stack developer in? A full-stack developer helps build and maintain both the front-end and the back-end of a website. Learn about full-stack developer skills, salary, and how you can become one. A full-stack developer is a developer or engineer who can build both the front end and the back end of a website.