Abdirahman Muse
Shopify & Modern JS Developer
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About
Creative and results-driven developer with a knack for crafting high-performance, responsive web applications. Experienced in React, Next.js, JavaScript, and UI/UX design, with growing expertise in backend development using Node.js, Express, and databases. Passionate about testing, performance optimisation, and accessibility (WCAG 2.1).
Always exploring new technologies, including AI, Cloud & DevOps (AWS, Docker, CI/CD), to push the boundaries of what’s possible in modern web development. Seeking to bring technical expertise and problem-solving skills to a dynamic development team.
Experience
Software Engineer – Teenage Helpline (Oct 2024 – Present)
● Built and maintained high-performance, scalable web applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript,graphql and strapi cms.
● Worked closely with a cross functional remote team to enhance UI accessibility, performance, and SEO for a seamless user experience.
● Integrated CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment and collaborated on version control with Git.
● Implemented secure coding practices (OWASP principles) to improve application security.
Web Developer – RapidMuse, London (Feb 2020 – Present)
● Designed and developed custom, interactive websites using React, Next.js, Shopify , framer and several CMS systems (e.g strapi and prismic).
● Improved client retention by 30% by focusing on intuitive UI/UX and SEO-driven performance enhancements.
● Developed API-driven applications, seamlessly integrating third-party services to extend functionality.
● Increased page speed and engagement through optimised images, caching strategies, and Lighthouse audits.
Web Developer – GRADE MOBILE, Kent (Jan 2022 – May 2023)
● Built and maintained Shopify Plus storefronts, refining the checkout process, UI flow, and performance.
● Developed the company’s corporate website and e-commerce platforms using ASP.NET & C#.
● Integrated third-party APIs to enhance product inventory management and customer engagement.
● Designed and deployed HTML email templates for marketing campaigns, driving sales and engagement.
● Led performance optimisation efforts, reducing load times and boosting conversion rates.
Education
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Loughborough University, UK – MChem Chemistry (2:1 Honours)
Certifications
● Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate (Feb 2025, Coursera)
○ Skills: React, JavaScript, Testing (Jest, react testing library), UX/UI, Performance Optimisation, CI/CD
● IBM AI Developer Professional Certificate (In Progress, Expected March 2025, Coursera)
○ Skills: AI Development, Generative AI, Python, Flask, AI APIs, Software Engineering
● IBM Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate (In Progress, Expected March 2025 Coursera)
○ Skills: Front-End (React, HTML/CSS, JavaScript), Back-End (Node.js, Express, Django, SQL), Cloud (Docker, Kubernetes, Serverless)
