Stephen Courtier
London,UK
Summary
Results-oriented Full Stack Software Developer with a proven track record of leading high-impact projects, enhancing SEO, and maintaining top-ranked websites. Key contributor to the success of the UK's leading price comparison site by optimising technical SEO, improving Core Web Vitals, and streamlining publishing efficiency. Recognised as a high performer and technical leader, consistently driving mission-critical projects. Passionate about leveraging AI, automation, and cloud-native technologies to enhance engineering workflows and business performance. Adept at aligning technical strategies with business goals, collaborating closely with stakeholders, project managers, and cross-functional teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Full-Stack Engineer
Compare the Market
London, UK
06.2020 - 02.2025
- Led strategic projects, collaborating with project managers, stakeholders, and technical teams to align product goals with development strategies.
- Implemented signed-in user experience, boosting returning customer conversions by 43%.
- Maintained excellent Core Web Vitals performance, optimizing site speed and INP (Interaction to Next Paint).
- Spearheaded Technical SEO recovery project, improving organic rankings and securing Rank 1 for key search terms post-Google algorithm update.
- Optimized publishing workflows by introducing tokenisation in Episerver CMS, saving 200–500 work hours per quarter.
- Led headless CMS migration to Contentful, improving developer efficiency and content publishing workflows.
- Established agnostic data analytics tracking across multiple business units, reducing deployment times from weeks to hours.
- Mentored junior and mid-level developers, fostering culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
- Passionate about AI-driven automation, reducing manual code reviews and improving deployment speeds.
Full-Stack Developer
Integnity
St Albans, UK
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed Adobe-based software solutions, focusing on UI/UX and API integrations using Vue.js and Node.js.
- Integrated Storybook for component-driven development, streamlining design consistency and reducing UI inconsistencies.
- Worked in an Agile environment, actively participating in sprint planning and iterative development cycles.
- Designed and developed high-fidelity functional prototypes from initial wireframes to implementation.
- Managed end-to-end product lifecycle, ensuring timely deployment and maintenance of web applications.
- Built robust backend services, improving data security and integrity.
Freelance Web Developer
self
London
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Designed and developed portfolio websites and landing pages for small businesses under tight deadlines.
- Maintained strong client relationships, delivering tailored digital solutions that improved online visibility and user engagement.
Administrator
LDN Medical
London
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Implemented workflow automation and process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Led and mentored team members, ensuring standardized administrative procedures
Education
Full Stack software developer -
Flatiron
London 06.2018 - 10.2018
Pharmacy
LDN School of Pharmacy (UCL)
London 06.2009 - 06.2013
A-Levels - Chemistry A, Business Studies A, Maths B,
Uxbridge College
London 06.2007 - 06.2009
5 A*/AS including Science A*, Maths B, English B - GCSE
Cardinal Wiseman HS
London 06.2001 - 01.2006
Skills
Programming:
JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, NET, YAML
Frontend
Reactjs, Vuejs, Astro, HTML5, CSS
Backend
Nodejs, Express, NET Core, Microservices
Databases
PostgreSQL, SQL Server
DevOps & Cloud
Docker, Kubernetes, AWS (Lambda, S3, EC2), Terraform
Tools & Practices
Git, REST APIs, GraphQL, Webpack, Agile/Scrum, TDD, CI/CD Pipelines
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Timeline
Senior Full-Stack Engineer
Compare the Market
06.2020 - 02.2025
Full-Stack Developer
Integnity
05.2019 - 05.2020
Freelance Web Developer
self
10.2018 - 04.2019
Full Stack software developer -
Flatiron
06.2018 - 10.2018
Administrator
LDN Medical
08.2015 - 06.2018
Pharmacy
LDN School of Pharmacy (UCL)
06.2009 - 06.2013
A-Levels - Chemistry A, Business Studies A, Maths B,
Uxbridge College
06.2007 - 06.2009
5 A*/AS including Science A*, Maths B, English B - GCSE
Cardinal Wiseman HS
06.2001 - 01.2006
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