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UI/UX Designer and Full-stack Developer
Yerevan, Armenia
Toptal member since April 15, 2026
Bio
Armine is a senior full-stack developer and UI/UX designer specializing in building scalable SaaS platforms and high-performance web applications. She has strong expertise in React, Next.js, Vue, and Nuxt, combined with back-end development using Node.js and Laravel. Armine is known for delivering clean, maintainable code and pixel-perfect, user-focused interfaces, turning complex requirements into intuitive and reliable products.
Portfolio
Proxify
Vue 3, Nuxt 3, Laravel, React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, Node.js...
Filmcuts
Node.js, NestJS, React, Next.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Tailwind CSS...
Freelance
NestJS, MongoDB, Mongoose, Azure, React, Tailwind CSS, Next.js, Zustand...
Experience
- React - 7 years
- Next.js - 6 years
- Node.js - 6 years
- Laravel - 6 years
- TypeScript - 6 years
- Nuxt 3 - 5 years
- Vue 3 - 5 years
- NestJS - 4 years
Preferred Environment
Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Git, Linux, Jira, Windows, Postman, Docker, GitHub, MacOS, Cursor AI
The most amazing...
...thing I’ve developed is a full-stack SaaS platform with complex dashboards and real-time features, optimized for performance and scalability.
Work Experience
Senior Full-stack Developer (Freelance)
2023 - PRESENT
Proxify
- Developed full-stack SaaS platforms using React, Vue, Node.js, and Laravel, delivering scalable solutions with complex dashboards and real-time features.
- Built and optimized reusable UI components using Tailwind CSS and TypeScript, improving performance and ensuring consistent, responsive design.
- Led the development of an AI-powered restaurant platform, delivering both customer-facing applications and admin dashboards from scratch.
- Structured and maintained scalable codebases using modern front-end and back-end best practices, improving maintainability and development speed.
- Designed and implemented structured back-end architecture and scalable REST APIs using Node.js and Laravel, improving maintainability and system reliability.
- Designed relational database schemas and optimized queries using PostgreSQL and MySQL, ensuring efficient data handling and system scalability.
Technologies: Vue 3, Nuxt 3, Laravel, React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, Node.js, NestJS, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Figma, GraphQL, RESTFul APIs, Vue, Nuxt.js, PHP, Express.js, Prisma, CakePHP, Yii 2, Symfony, WordPress, AWS Elemental, JavaScript, Amazon Web Services (AWS), AI Integration, Full-stack, Responsive Design, Tailwind UI, APIs, API Integration, Stripe API, Supabase, Claude Code, Vercel, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Payment Gateways, PayPal, Vite, Bitbucket, Azure, CI/CD Pipelines, REST APIs, Web Applications, ChatGPT, Claude, Webhooks, Performance Optimization, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Front-end, DigitalOcean, API Development, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Static Site Generators, Payments, Python, Shadcn UI, Full-stack Development, Real-time Data, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), SaaS, Architecture, SendGrid API, Firebase Hosting, Headless UI, Swagger, Back-end, Databases, Scalable Web Services, Apollo, Figma Make, Claude API, AI Tools, Software as a Service (SaaS), Technical Leadership, Software Architecture, Software Design, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), React Hooks, AWS Lambda, Microfrontends, API Gateways, Jira, Docker, Slack, Postman, GitHub, Git, Cursor AI, CSS, HTML, FastAPI, Microservices, SQL, Support & Maintenance, Cloud Networking, Networking, Codex, GitHub Actions, UI Design, Playwright, Third-party APIs, Data Visualization, Alpine.js, TALL Stack, Data Pipelines, Enterprise Systems, Third-party Integration, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Agentic Coding, Recharts, Inertia, OpenAI API, HIPAA Compliance, Stripe Subscriptions, OpenAI, Bolt, Lovable, Document Processing, PDF, Gemini, PayPal API, Sentry, Firebase, Real-time Systems, Workflow Automation, Dashboards, Charts, D3.js, Highcharts, Laravel 11, Authentication, GraphQL API, Security, Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Marketplaces, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), OAuth, Quasar, HTML5, Leaflet
Lead Full-stack Developer
2024 - 2026
Filmcuts
- Rebuilt a full-scale media marketplace from WordPress to a modern Next.js and NestJS architecture, improving performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Designed and implemented a scalable back end with PostgreSQL and Prisma, supporting complex workflows for media assets, users, and subscriptions.
- Developed a responsive, high-performance front end using React and modern UI libraries, improving usability and content discovery.
- Integrated Stripe for subscription-based payments, enabling secure billing and user subscription management.
- Built an automated media processing pipeline using AWS S3, Lambda, and MediaConvert to handle large video uploads and streaming formats (HLS).
- Implemented background job processing with BullMQ for tasks such as watermarking, media processing, and asynchronous workflows.
- Designed and launched contributor and customer systems, including uploads, profiles, and account management.
- Led a full UI/UX redesign, improving navigation, visual consistency, and overall user experience across devices.
- Improved system reliability by handling edge cases such as failed processing jobs, retries, and data consistency.
Technologies: Node.js, NestJS, React, Next.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Tailwind CSS, Responsive Design, Figma, Shadcn, Radix UI, Prisma, Klaviyo, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), AWS Elemental, Stripe, ESLint, Prettier, Payments, Shadcn UI, Full-stack Development, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), SaaS, Architecture, SendGrid API, Back-end, Databases, Scalable Web Services, React Navigation, AI Tools, Software Architecture, Full-stack, Software Design, Technical Leadership, Redux, React Hooks, Microfrontends, API Gateways, Jira, Slack, Postman, GitHub, Git, Cursor AI, CSS, HTML, Elasticsearch, Microservices, Support & Maintenance, Cloud Networking, Networking, GitHub Actions, UI Design, Playwright, Third-party APIs, Data Visualization, Third-party Integration, JavaScript, Supabase Auth, Stripe Subscriptions, WooCommerce, Gemini, Sentry, Real-time Systems, Dashboards, Authentication, GraphQL API, Security, Deployment, OAuth, HTML5
Lead Full-stack Developer
2024 - 2025
Freelance
- Designed and developed a tax report filing system using NestJS, MongoDB, and Azure, automating complex workflows for U.S. accounting processes.
- Built a guided, step-by-step reporting flow using React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS, improving usability for non-technical users and reducing input errors.
- Implemented CSV import functionality to automate data entry, significantly reducing manual effort for accountants handling repetitive reporting tasks.
- Developed real-time report tracking with status management (pending, in progress, approved), improving transparency and workflow control.
- Integrated Stripe for secure payment processing between accounting firms and clients, enabling seamless transaction handling within the platform.
- Implemented email notification system using SendGrid to provide automated updates on report status, delays, and approvals.
- Optimized front-end data handling with React Query and Axios, improving performance and reducing unnecessary network requests.
- Built robust form validation using Zod and React Hook Form to ensure data accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.
- Designed user management workflows allowing accountants to invite clients and collaborate directly within the platform.
- Collaborated on API design and documentation using Swagger, ensuring maintainable and scalable back-end integration.
Technologies: NestJS, MongoDB, Mongoose, Azure, React, Tailwind CSS, Next.js, Zustand, React Hook Form, Swagger, React Query, Axios, CSV File Processing, SendGrid, Stripe, Payments, Full-stack Development, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), B2B, SaaS, Architecture, SendGrid API, Back-end, Databases, Scalable Web Services, Apollo, React Navigation, Software as a Service (SaaS), Full-stack, Software Design, Technical Leadership, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Redux, React Hooks, AWS Lambda, Microfrontends, API Gateways, Laravel, Jira, Slack, Postman, GitHub, Git, Cursor AI, CSS, HTML, FastAPI, Elasticsearch, Microservices, SQL, Support & Maintenance, Networking, Codex, GitHub Actions, Storybook, Amazon DynamoDB, Data Pipelines, React Native, Enterprise Systems, Third-party Integration, JavaScript, Agentic Coding, Recharts, Inertia, Supabase Auth, HIPAA Compliance, WooCommerce, OpenAI, Lovable, Cloudflare, PWA, Document Processing, PDF, PayPal API, Sentry, Firebase, Real-time Systems, Workflow Automation, Dashboards, Highcharts, Laravel 11, GraphQL API, Cloud Deployment, Marketplaces, HTML5, Leaflet
Senior Front-end Developer
2023 - 2025
eMop
- Built a dynamic booking system using Vue.js, enabling users to customize cleaning services based on location, property size, duration, and schedule, improving booking flexibility.
- Implemented a date selection system allowing scheduling up to three months in advance, enhancing user planning and service accessibility.
- Developed user authentication and account management features, enabling users to manage bookings, preferences, and history.
- Optimized UI responsiveness and usability across devices, ensuring a smooth and consistent user experience on desktop and mobile.
- Collaborated with back-end developers to integrate APIs for booking, pricing, and user data, ensuring reliable and secure data flow.
- Contributed to improving the overall booking experience by simplifying the user journey and reducing friction in service selection.
Technologies: JavaScript, Vue 3, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, REST APIs, Responsive Design, Payments, SaaS, Databases, Technical Leadership, Redux, Slack, Postman, GitHub, Git, Cursor AI, CSS, HTML, Microservices, Support & Maintenance, Cloud Networking, GitHub Actions, UI Design, Storybook, Third-party APIs, Data Visualization, Third-party Integration, Inertia, Stripe Subscriptions, Lovable, Dashboards, Authentication, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), OAuth, Quasar, HTML5
Senior Front-end Developer
2018 - 2023
Arnology
- Developed scalable SaaS platforms using React, Vue, and Laravel, delivering complex dashboards and improving application performance and user experience.
- Built reusable UI components and optimized rendering in large-scale applications, reducing unnecessary re-renders and improving front-end performance.
- Transformed Figma designs into pixel-perfect, responsive interfaces using Tailwind CSS, ensuring consistent UX across devices and browsers.
- Designed and implemented REST APIs and integrated 3rd-party services, including Stripe and AWS, enabling secure and scalable system functionality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready features, ensuring high code quality and efficient development workflows.
- Improved application scalability and maintainability by structuring clean, modular codebases and applying best practices in front-end architecture.
Technologies: Vue 3, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Figma, Bootstrap, Material UI, SCSS, Sass, Node.js, Vue, Nuxt.js, Vue 2, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), React Native, JavaScript, AI Integration, Responsive Design, Tailwind UI, APIs, API Integration, Supabase, Vercel, Vite, Bitbucket, Azure, CI/CD Pipelines, REST APIs, Web Applications, ChatGPT, Performance Optimization, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), TanStack Router, Chrome Extensions, QR Codes, AI Agents, Front-end, Three.js, Markdown, Static Site Generators, Payments, Shadcn UI, Back-end, Databases, Apollo, React Navigation, Software Design, Technical Leadership, Full-stack, Redux, React Hooks, AWS Lambda, Microfrontends, API Gateways, Jira, Docker, Slack, Postman, GitHub, Git, CSS, HTML, FastAPI, Elasticsearch, Algolia, SQL, Cloud Networking, Codex, GitHub Actions, UI Design, Playwright, Third-party APIs, Alpine.js, TALL Stack, Amazon DynamoDB, Data Pipelines, Enterprise Systems, Third-party Integration, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Agentic Coding, Recharts, Inertia, OpenAI API, Supabase Auth, HIPAA Compliance, Stripe Subscriptions, WooCommerce, OpenAI, Cloudflare, PWA, Bolt, Lovable, Document Processing, PDF, Gemini, PayPal API, Sentry, Firebase, Workflow Automation, Dashboards, D3.js, Highcharts, Laravel 11, Authentication, GraphQL API, Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Marketplaces, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Quasar, HTML5, Leaflet
Experience
Filmcuts - Digital Media Marketplace Platform
https://filmcuts.io/Rebuilt a digital media marketplace platform from a WordPress-based system into a scalable full-stack application using Next.js and NestJS, significantly improving performance, search capabilities, and overall user experience.
Designed and developed a modern front end with React and Tailwind-based UI systems, focusing on fast loading, intuitive navigation, and responsive design. Built a robust back-end architecture with NestJS, PostgreSQL, and Prisma to support complex workflows, including media processing, subscriptions, and user management.
Implemented key platform features such as contributor uploads, subscription payments via Stripe, and real-time media processing using AWS S3 and MediaConvert. Automated video pipelines and background processing workflows to ensure reliable handling of large media assets.
Led a full UI/UX redesign and improved content discovery through structured data and advanced search capabilities, creating a scalable foundation for future product growth.
Designed and developed a modern front end with React and Tailwind-based UI systems, focusing on fast loading, intuitive navigation, and responsive design. Built a robust back-end architecture with NestJS, PostgreSQL, and Prisma to support complex workflows, including media processing, subscriptions, and user management.
Implemented key platform features such as contributor uploads, subscription payments via Stripe, and real-time media processing using AWS S3 and MediaConvert. Automated video pipelines and background processing workflows to ensure reliable handling of large media assets.
Led a full UI/UX redesign and improved content discovery through structured data and advanced search capabilities, creating a scalable foundation for future product growth.
Tap2Taste – AI-powered Restaurant Ordering and Management Platform
Developed an AI-powered restaurant platform enabling contactless ordering, real-time menu management, and multilingual customer experiences across web applications.
Built the system from scratch, including a customer-facing app using Nuxt 3 and Vue 3, and a feature-rich admin panel using Vue and AG Grid. Designed a scalable back end with Laravel and MySQL to support real-time operations, complex menu structures, and high user concurrency.
Implemented AI-driven features using Google Gemini, including real-time menu translations and personalized dish recommendations based on user input. Integrated secure payment processing with Stripe and other gateways, along with QR-based ordering for seamless in-restaurant experiences.
Developed real-time communication using WebSockets to synchronize orders and updates between customers and restaurant staff. Integrated with external POS systems (iiko, Lightspeed, Square, SumUp) to enable unified order and menu management.
Focused on performance, scalability, and usability to support high-traffic restaurant environments and multi-location deployments.
Built the system from scratch, including a customer-facing app using Nuxt 3 and Vue 3, and a feature-rich admin panel using Vue and AG Grid. Designed a scalable back end with Laravel and MySQL to support real-time operations, complex menu structures, and high user concurrency.
Implemented AI-driven features using Google Gemini, including real-time menu translations and personalized dish recommendations based on user input. Integrated secure payment processing with Stripe and other gateways, along with QR-based ordering for seamless in-restaurant experiences.
Developed real-time communication using WebSockets to synchronize orders and updates between customers and restaurant staff. Integrated with external POS systems (iiko, Lightspeed, Square, SumUp) to enable unified order and menu management.
Focused on performance, scalability, and usability to support high-traffic restaurant environments and multi-location deployments.
Frigera - B2B Commerce and CMS Platform
https://www.frigeragroup.com/Developed a full-stack B2B commerce and content management platform for a pet food manufacturer, supporting wholesale operations, customer-specific pricing, and end-to-end order management.
Built a scalable Laravel-based monolith with a modern SPA-style interface using Vue 3, Inertia.js, and Tailwind CSS. Delivered both a customer-facing storefront and a comprehensive admin back office for managing products, pricing, customers, and orders.
Implemented complex business logic, including per-customer pricing, bulk ordering workflows, discount scheduling, and multilingual product catalogs. Designed flexible content and media systems using AWS S3 and CDN delivery to support marketing and catalog distribution.
Integrated PDF generation for product catalogs and order documents, along with transactional email systems for order updates and customer communication. Focused on performance, maintainability, and usability to support real-world B2B workflows and operational efficiency.
Built a scalable Laravel-based monolith with a modern SPA-style interface using Vue 3, Inertia.js, and Tailwind CSS. Delivered both a customer-facing storefront and a comprehensive admin back office for managing products, pricing, customers, and orders.
Implemented complex business logic, including per-customer pricing, bulk ordering workflows, discount scheduling, and multilingual product catalogs. Designed flexible content and media systems using AWS S3 and CDN delivery to support marketing and catalog distribution.
Integrated PDF generation for product catalogs and order documents, along with transactional email systems for order updates and customer communication. Focused on performance, maintainability, and usability to support real-world B2B workflows and operational efficiency.
eMOP - On-demand Cleaning Service Platform
https://www.emop.co.uk/Developed a scalable booking platform for an on-demand cleaning service, enabling users to customize and schedule appointments with real-time availability and pricing.
Built a dynamic booking flow using Vue.js, allowing users to select location, property size, cleaning duration, and preferred time slots up to three months in advance. Implemented user authentication and account management features to support recurring bookings and personalized experiences.
Focused on performance and usability by creating a responsive, mobile-friendly interface and streamlining the booking process to reduce friction and improve conversion.
Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems, delivering a reliable and user-centric service platform.
Built a dynamic booking flow using Vue.js, allowing users to select location, property size, cleaning duration, and preferred time slots up to three months in advance. Implemented user authentication and account management features to support recurring bookings and personalized experiences.
Focused on performance and usability by creating a responsive, mobile-friendly interface and streamlining the booking process to reduce friction and improve conversion.
Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems, delivering a reliable and user-centric service platform.
NettyWorth - Web3 Asset Tracking and NFT Analytics Platform
https://nettyworth.io/Developed a Web3 platform for tracking cryptocurrency and NFT portfolios, providing real-time insights into asset value, market activity, and user holdings across multiple blockchain networks.
Built the application from scratch using Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, delivering a fast, responsive interface with real-time data visualization and seamless wallet interactions. Integrated Web3 technologies, including MetaMask and Wagmi, to enable secure wallet connections and on-chain data access.
Implemented back-end services using Node.js and GraphQL to aggregate and process NFT and crypto data from external APIs, ensuring efficient data retrieval and scalability. Developed interactive features such as real-time chat with Socket.io and browser-based notifications using service workers to enhance user engagement.
Integrated Stripe for payments and built authentication flows with NextAuth, enabling secure user management and subscription capabilities. Focused on performance, usability, and real-time updates to create a scalable and user-centric Web3 application.
Built the application from scratch using Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, delivering a fast, responsive interface with real-time data visualization and seamless wallet interactions. Integrated Web3 technologies, including MetaMask and Wagmi, to enable secure wallet connections and on-chain data access.
Implemented back-end services using Node.js and GraphQL to aggregate and process NFT and crypto data from external APIs, ensuring efficient data retrieval and scalability. Developed interactive features such as real-time chat with Socket.io and browser-based notifications using service workers to enhance user engagement.
Integrated Stripe for payments and built authentication flows with NextAuth, enabling secure user management and subscription capabilities. Focused on performance, usability, and real-time updates to create a scalable and user-centric Web3 application.
JOSEPHA – Price Comparison Platform and Cross-browser Extension
JOSEPHA is a price comparison platform where Armine led a full front-end refactor to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability. She restructured the codebase, introduced reusable UI components, and optimized real-time data handling, while also developing a cross-browser extension compatible with Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
Education
2013 - 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Finance
French University in Armenia - Yerevan, Armenia
Skills
Libraries/APIs
Vue 3, Vue, React, Node.js, Vue 2, REST APIs, Recharts, Highcharts, Stripe, Zod, Stripe API, API Development, Three.js, React Hook Form, React Query, SendGrid API, React Navigation, Claude API, Playwright, Inertia, OpenAI API, Bolt, PayPal API, D3.js, GraphQL API, Leaflet, Wagmi, AG Grid
Tools
Figma, Shadcn, Jira, Slack, Postman, GitHub, Git, Bitbucket, Shadcn UI, Prisma, Claude Code, ChatGPT, Claude, TanStack Router, Prettier, Mongoose, Codex, Sentry, SendGrid, MetaMask, Chrome Developer Tools, Xcode
Languages
TypeScript, SCSS, Sass, JavaScript, Python, CSS, HTML, SQL, HTML5, PHP, GraphQL, Markdown, Swift
Frameworks
Next.js, Nuxt 3, Nuxt.js, Tailwind CSS, Laravel, Swagger, Redux, Quasar, Express.js, NestJS, CakePHP, Symfony, Bootstrap, Material UI, Alpine.js, Laravel 11, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Yii 2, React Native
Paradigms
UI Design, Real-time Systems, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), DevOps, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), B2B, Microfrontends, Microservices, HIPAA Compliance
Platforms
MacOS, Docker, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Linux, Windows, WordPress, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Vercel, Azure, DigitalOcean, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS Lambda, WooCommerce, Firebase, Klaviyo, Mixpanel, Algolia
Storage
Databases, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS Elemental, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Elasticsearch, Data Pipelines, Cloud Deployment, Amazon DynamoDB
Other
Cursor AI, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Full-stack, Responsive Design, Tailwind UI, APIs, API Integration, Vite, Web Applications, Chrome Extensions, QR Codes, Front-end, Axios, Full-stack Development, Back-end, Scalable Web Services, Apollo, Software Design, Technical Leadership, React Hooks, API Gateways, FastAPI, GitHub Actions, Third-party APIs, Third-party Integration, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Dashboards, RESTFul APIs, Zustand, Pinia, WebSockets, AI Integration, Supabase, Payment Gateways, PayPal, CI/CD Pipelines, Webhooks, Performance Optimization, Static Site Generators, AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Radix UI, ESLint, Web3, Payments, Real-time Data, SaaS, Architecture, Figma Make, AI Tools, Software as a Service (SaaS), Software Architecture, Support & Maintenance, Cloud Networking, Networking, Storybook, Data Visualization, TALL Stack, Enterprise Systems, Agentic Coding, Supabase Auth, OpenAI, Lovable, Document Processing, PDF, Gemini, Workflow Automation, Charts, Authentication, Security, Deployment, Marketplaces, OAuth, Gemini API, CSV File Processing, Firebase Hosting, Headless UI, Manifest, Agentic AI, Stripe Subscriptions, Cloudflare, PWA
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