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Benjamin Mike Forrás

Senior Frontend / Full-Stack Engineer – Angular • Node.js

Seeking: Senior Frontend Engineer, Tech Lead, Staff Frontend Engineer

Senior Frontend / Full-Stack Engineer with 8+ years of experience building scalable web applications and leading development teams. Expertise spans modern JavaScript frameworks, with deep specialization in Angular, React, and Node.js ecosystem. Proven track record of delivering complex enterprise solutions for clients in telecommunications, banking, and retail sectors, serving 4,000+ daily active users .

Currently working remotely as Senior Full-Stack Developer at ALDI DX , architecting internal web applications and leading frontend development initiatives. Experienced in mentoring junior developers, establishing coding standards , and implementing CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Frontend Technologies:
  • Angular 16+
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • HTML5
  • CSS3 / SASS
  • Tailwind CSS
  • RxJS
  • Nx Workspace
Backend & Database:
  • Node.js
  • NestJS
  • ExpressJS
  • PostgreSQL
  • RESTful APIs
  • GraphQL
  • Microservices Architecture
Cloud & DevOps:
  • AWS (ECS, S3, Lambda)
  • Docker
  • GitHub Actions
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Blue-Green Deployment
  • Infrastructure as Code
Testing & Quality:
  • Jest
  • Playwright
  • Cypress
  • Unit & Integration Testing
  • Test-Driven Development
  • Code Review & Quality Gates
Monitoring & Observability:
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Lighthouse Audits
  • Application Analytics
  • Error Tracking
  • Web Vitals Optimization
Collaboration & Tools:
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Slack
  • Figma
  • Agile/Scrum
  • Jira
Leadership & Soft Skills:
  • Team Leadership (6+ engineers)
  • Technical Mentoring
  • Architecture Decision Making
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Bilingual Communication (EN/HU)

Work experience

ALDI DX

2023 - 2025

Senior Full-Stack Developer @ ALDI DX

Built and maintained internal web applications used daily by 4,000+ corporate employees across ALDI's European operations.

  • Architected micro-frontends architecture with Nx workspace, reducing bundle size by 38% and improving initial load time from 6.2s to 2.1s (−66%)
  • Led a frontend development team of engineers, establishing coding standards and mentoring practices
  • Defined technical architecture and made key technology decisions for major frontend projects, driving internal process efficiency
  • Mentored 5 junior developers with 100% probation success rate, conducting weekly 1:1s and technical workshops
  • Raised unit test coverage from 42% to 87% using Jest and Playwright, implementing automated testing standards
EPAM Systems

2021 - 2025

Software Developer @ EPAM Systems

Consultancy role developing enterprise web applications for telecommunications and banking clients, serving daily active users across 12 countries.

  • Designed and implemented 15+ responsive web applications using Angular 16+, TypeScript, and RxJS
  • Built scalable backend APIs using NestJS, Node.js, and PostgreSQL, handling 10,000+ concurrent users
  • Optimized application performance achieving 40% reduction in Time to Interactive (TTI) through lazy loading and code splitting
  • Implemented comprehensive testing strategy with 85%+ coverage using Jest, Cypress, and Playwright
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams of 25+ members including backend, product, and design specialists
Trendency Online Zrt.

2022 - 2023

Senior Angular Developer @ Trendency Online Zrt.

Developed and maintained responsive web applications using Angular and TypeScript.

  • Architected and built responsive Angular applications with TypeScript, implementing modern design patterns
  • Optimized e-commerce checkout flow, reducing cart abandonment by 14% through improved UX/UI design
  • Implemented real-time inventory management system handling 1000+ product updates per minute
  • Established code review processes and mentored junior developers, improving team code quality by 60%
  • Integrated payment gateways and third-party APIs
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define technical requirements and project roadmaps
Matusz-Vad Zrt.

2019 - 2021

Full-Stack Developer @ Matusz-Vad Zrt.

Developed and maintained e-commerce platforms and corporate websites, generating annual revenue while managing multi-server infrastructure.

  • Designed and implemented responsive e-commerce platforms and corporate websites
  • Configured and maintained server infrastructure across Oracle, CentOS, and Ubuntu environments serving monthly visitors
  • Implemented automated backup and monitoring systems, achieving 99.8% uptime SLA
  • Optimized database performance reducing query response times by 65% through indexing and caching strategies
Infinity Hosting

2015 - 2016

IT Help Desk Technician @ Infinity Hosting

Provided technical support for gaming server hosting services, maintaining 95%+ customer satisfaction rate while supporting 500+ concurrent gaming servers.

  • Delivered bilingual technical support (English/Hungarian) for gaming server hosting services
  • Maintained 95%+ customer satisfaction rate through efficient troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Managed 500+ concurrent gaming servers (Minecraft, Counter-Strike, VPS) with 99.5% uptime
  • Increased service adoption by 30% through proactive customer engagement and technical consultation

Education & Professional Development

EPAM Systems

2021 - 2025

Continuous Professional Development

Advanced training in enterprise software development, cloud architecture, and team leadership through EPAM's comprehensive certification programs.

EPAM Systems

Oktáv Training Center

2017 - 2018

Software Developer Certification

Comprehensive full-stack development training covering modern web technologies, database design, and software engineering principles.

Oktáv Training Center Ltd.

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