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Darren Murphy

Currently leading development at Home Group, Newcastle upon Tyne

Darren Murphy

Full-stack JavaScript developer with eight years building, leading, and shipping web applications.

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Skills & experience

Lead full-stack JavaScript developer with eight years’ experience leading development, building applications, and helping teams deliver.

  • JavaScript & TypeScript

    My primary languages for building and maintaining full-stack applications.

  • Frontend engineering

    React, Next.js, HTML and CSS, with a focus on accessible interfaces and performance.

  • Backend & databases

    Node.js and API development, backed by PostgreSQL, MongoDB and SQL Server.

  • Cloud platforms

    Building and running applications on Azure and AWS.

  • Testing & quality

    Automated testing with Jest and Vitest to support reliable changes.

  • Technical leadership

    Technical direction, architecture, mentoring and code reviews.

Experience

Home Group

Lead developer

September 2020–present · Newcastle upon Tyne

Home Group is a housing association, social enterprise, charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of high quality housing, integrated housing, health and social care.

Orange Bus

Lead developer

December 2018–September 2020 · Newcastle upon Tyne

Orange Bus is a product and service design agency. The creativity, agility and technical expertise combine to deliver exceptional digital interactions that work for everyone.