Nicholas Barnes, 🚀 Full-Stack Developer | React, TypeScript, AWS | Micro SaaS | Musician-Turned-Engineer

About

I’m a full-stack web developer with a passion for solving complex problems through creative, scalable solutions. My background as a professional musician and composer influences my approach to software development—I write code with the same care and precision as I would orchestrate a piece of music. Currently, I’m building Job Toast, a job search utility that streamlines applications, tracks listings, and generates personalized cover letters using AI. I’m also developing a feature flag service with a custom SDK to empower developers with better feature management. I have experience working remotely across international teams, primarily with React, TypeScript, Remix.run, AWS, and Postgres. I thrive in fast-paced startup environments, collaborating closely with designers to build component libraries and intuitive user interfaces. When I’m not coding, you’ll find me composing music, experimenting with AI-driven creativity, or refining my next big idea. Let’s connect! 🚀

Experience

Kyra Media

Sep 2022 – Present

Remote

Fullstack Developer

At Kyra Media, I played a key role in developing and deploying multiple internal and user-facing portals that powered the company's AI-driven creator agency. Our mission was to craft high-quality influencer content for global brands by leveraging cutting-edge technology, innovation, and creativity. While working as a full-stack developer, my primary focus was on the frontend, where I built modern, high-performance web applications using: Remix, React, and Tailwind CSS to create fast, responsive, and engaging UIs. AWS for scalable cloud infrastructure, ensuring smooth deployment and reliability. Backend services to support application logic and data management when needed. I worked closely with designers, product teams, and backend engineers to develop intuitive tools that streamlined workflows for content creators, brands, and internal teams. My contributions helped enhance Kyra Media’s platform, driving efficiency and improving the user experience across various digital products.

journy.io

Mar 2021 – Jun 2022

Remote - Belgium

Fullstack Developer

At Journy.io, I was an integral part of a small but highly effective team, helping to build and scale a data-driven SaaS growth platform. Our mission was to empower businesses with product-led and data-driven GTM workflows, enabling them to identify signups most likely to buy, expand, or churn and engage them through hyper-personalized sales and CS playbooks. As a full-stack developer, I worked across both frontend and backend technologies, implementing key features and integrations with existing CRM tools to enhance user engagement and decision-making processes. My work included: Frontend development with React and Tailwind CSS, crafting responsive, high-performance UIs for seamless user experiences. Backend engineering using Postgres, Redis, and Elasticsearch, optimizing data storage, retrieval, and search functionalities. Scalability & performance improvements, ensuring real-time analytics and insights were delivered efficiently. Third-party integrations with major CRM and sales platforms, expanding the platform’s interoperability. This role strengthened my expertise in building scalable SaaS applications, working with real-time data pipelines, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in a startup environment.

Education

The Evergreen State College

Sep 2007 – Jun 2010

Bachelors, Music

Nicholas Barnes

🚀 Full-Stack Developer | React, TypeScript, AWS | Micro SaaS | Musician-Turned-Engineer

Skills