Summary
James Davenport is a Lead Software Engineer and Architect based in Manchester with 11 years' experience building and modernising omni-channel e-commerce platforms. He combines deep frontend expertise—driving migrations from AngularJS/ES5 to ES6, React/Redux and server-rendered micro frontends—with backend work in .NET, Node.js, RabbitMQ and containerised deployments. He has architected payment and order management integrations, CMS-led headless architectures, and cloud queue/backup solutions while leading cross-functional agile teams and stakeholder-facing requirements. A FreeCodeCamp organiser and mentor, he champions open learning and has a track record of upskilling teams during large tech transitions. Less obvious: he pairs hands-on prototyping instincts from early freelance and consultant roles with production-grade architectural thinking, enabling pragmatic, SEO-aware frontend solutions for complex retail systems.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Full Stack Web Development Computer Software Engineering, Full Stack Web Development Computer Software Engineering at Free Code Camp