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Node.js Developer
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Toptal member since September 22, 2026
Bio
Mitchell is a full-stack engineer specializing in TypeScript and Node.js. He has built systems ranging from lean solutions for early-stage startups to scalable, event-driven architectures. He works closely with stakeholders, from designing data structures and building prototypes to delivering production-ready solutions and communicating technical decisions.
Portfolio
Deltatre
React Native, React, TypeScript, GitHub Actions, Git, JavaScript...
Overlay Messenger
React, Electron, PostgreSQL, Node.js, Kubernetes, TypeScript, GitHub Actions...
All4Labels Group
Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, GitHub Actions, Docker, TypeScript, Python...
Experience
- TypeScript - 10 years
- JavaScript - 10 years
- Node.js - 10 years
- React - 7 years
- Kubernetes - 7 years
- Test-driven Development (TDD) - 5 years
- Python - 5 years
- React Native - 3 years
Preferred Environment
Node.js, TypeScript
The most amazing...
...project I've worked on involved making Pearle.be go live on the new stack.
Work Experience
React Front-end Developer
2025 - PRESENT
Deltatre
- Established a config-driven customization layer across the back office and the React Native consumer apps. Platform engineering enables the design team to ship customer-specific changes without development.
- Implemented predictable rendering strategy across device sizes instead of wrapping or truncating unpredictably.
- Leveraged my back-end development experience to help design API interfaces for use in the front end.
Technologies: React Native, React, TypeScript, GitHub Actions, Git, JavaScript, Full-stack Development
Full Stack Node.js / React Developer
2024 - 2025
Overlay Messenger
- Implemented the greenfield back end: tRPC over Node.js and PostgreSQL, and end-to-end TypeScript metadata into React.
- Self-hosted Kubernetes on client requirements. Livekit was deployed for SFU media routing.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines and deployment safeguards on GitHub Actions.
Technologies: React, Electron, PostgreSQL, Node.js, Kubernetes, TypeScript, GitHub Actions, Docker, Python, Git, JavaScript, Architecture, Full-stack Development, Tailwind CSS
Full-stack Node.js and React Developer
2023 - 2024
All4Labels Group
- Built and maintained a Node.js and TypeScript monorepo on a mix of AWS ECS Fargate and Lambda.
- Introduced automated white-label domain onboarding by configuring IAM systems to give limited and safe access to Route 53 directly from our event system.
- Introduced component testing with automated regression testing of the component library.
Technologies: Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, GitHub Actions, Docker, TypeScript, Python, Terraform, Git, JavaScript, AWS Lambda, Test-driven Development (TDD), Architecture, Full-stack Development, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Full-stack Node.js and TypeScript Developer
2022 - 2023
RentMagic
- Converted large APIs into smaller endpoints to support data-driven front-end work.
- Migrated the back end from .NET 4.8 to .NET 6 and switched from Windows to Linux.
- Converted Vue components to stateless, reusable components, improving front-end maintainability.
Technologies: Node.js, Kubernetes, React Native, GitHub Actions, Docker, TypeScript, Python, Git, JavaScript, Architecture, Full-stack Development, Tailwind CSS, Azure, Electron
Node.js Back-end Developer
2022 - 2023
Dustin
- Built serverless event-driven architecture on top of AWS EventBridge, AWS SQS, AWS Lambda, and AWS DynamoDB for connecting Dynamics data with the in-house eCommerce platform.
- Created a rule system for validating orders at the start of the pipeline, matching the internal rule engine of the ERP without the added latency of querying it.
- Engineered stock level prediction systems and cache invalidation strategies to drastically reduce front-end API latency and improve user experience.
Technologies: TypeScript, AWS Lambda, Docker, Python, Terraform, Git, JavaScript, Test-driven Development (TDD), Architecture, Full-stack Development, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Node.js Back-end Developer
2021 - 2022
AstraZeneca
- Created a GitOps-style CLI tool in TypeScript and Node.js to configure hundreds of CMS instances from one central Git repository to have a legally defendable deterministic process.
- Built React dashboards and a testing portal for validating CMS content packages using Appetize.io.
- Contributed to DevOps automation and QA for reproducible, auditable data infrastructure.
Technologies: TypeScript, Node.js, React, Docker, Python, Git, JavaScript, Test-driven Development (TDD), Architecture, Full-stack Development, Azure
Node.js Back-end Developer
2020 - 2021
Zippeo
- Built a Node.js back end on AWS Fargate and API Gateway, with custom connectors for authenticating and syncing data with Jira, Trello, Sketch, Figma, and GitHub.
- Set up workflows to deploy to production quickly, efficiently, and safely using GitHub Actions.
- Leveraged front-end knowledge to tailor the back end to complement front-end requirements.
Technologies: GitHub Actions, Node.js, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, Docker, TypeScript, Python, Git, AWS Lambda, Architecture, Full-stack Development, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Node.js Back-end Developer
2019 - 2020
EssilorLuxottica
- Configured, extended, and debugged the environment for Pearle.be and GrandOptical.be.
- Joined the platform engineering teams to build missing multi-locale support in all microservices.
- Supported the front-end team with hands-on debugging and bug fixes on the Next.js-based front end.
Technologies: Node.js, TypeScript, Kubernetes, Terraform, PostgreSQL, GitHub Actions, Docker, Python, Git, JavaScript, Test-driven Development (TDD), Architecture, Full-stack Development, Azure
Node.js Back-end Developer
2018 - 2019
Bugaboo
- Built a Node.js-based ETL pipeline for feeding product catalog data and marketing material into Google Shopping and the related platform data pipeline.
- Created a near-realtime stock prediction system using inventory stock level files and order mutation events.
- Refined CI/CD pipelines on GitLab and collaborated with the DevOps team to improve costs.
Technologies: Node.js, JavaScript, Test-driven Development (TDD), AWS Lambda, PostgreSQL, TypeScript, Python, Git, Architecture, Full-stack Development, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Full-stack Developer
2017 - 2018
Laveto
- Built a fully browser-based commercial radio station music programming and mixing app in Vue.
- Maintained and refactored in-house CMS to fit modern-day standards and ease extensibility.
- Helped explore custom technical solutions for clients.
Technologies: Node.js, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, Docker, TypeScript, Git, Architecture, Full-stack Development
Full-stack Node,js and JavaScript Developer
2016 - 2017
Infodatek
- Refactored the undocumented, server-driven front end into SPA and REST APIs.
- Migrated unmaintained ASP.NET company and product websites to Node.js.
- Migrated customers from the legacy system to the overhauled new system with minimal downtime.
Technologies: Node.js, JavaScript, Docker, TypeScript, Git, Architecture, Full-stack Development
Experience
Software Consultancy Services Website
https://protobackend.comThis project involved implementing a custom website framework for a software consultancy services website. It involved a Lighthouse desktop and mobile solution with 100% performance, 98% accessibility, and 100% SEO.
Skills
Libraries/APIs
React, Node.js
Tools
Git, Terraform
Languages
TypeScript, JavaScript, Python
Platforms
Docker, Kubernetes, AWS Lambda, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure
Frameworks
Electron, Tailwind CSS, React Native
Paradigms
Test-driven Development (TDD)
Storage
PostgreSQL
Other
Architecture, Full-stack Development, GitHub Actions
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