Volodymyr Forfutdinov
Volodymyr Forfutdinov

Lead Software Engineer

Open to offers · Member since 9 Sep 2026
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Location
Budapest, Hungary
Desired salary
Confidential
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Hybrid / Full Time
Experience level
Lead

About

Professional summary

I am a lead software engineer with more than 20 years of web development experience, specializing in React, TypeScript, Node.js, and frontend architecture. I build scalable web and mobile products while balancing engineering quality, delivery speed, and business needs.

I have spent eight years working deeply with React and TypeScript, covering component architecture, design systems, build tooling, automated testing, and performance optimization. I also have recent technical-lead experience with Angular 17–19 and modern monorepo workflows.

I have led teams of five engineers at Develux, GlobalLogic, and EPAM Systems. My leadership work includes architecture decisions, code reviews, hiring, mentoring, roadmap planning, delivery planning, product ownership, and direct communication with international clients.

I specialize in modernizing complex frontend platforms. My work has included framework upgrades, webpack and esbuild migrations, Nx monorepo cleanup, test-coverage improvements, developer-experience improvements, and release-quality processes.

I am experienced in full-stack delivery with Node.js, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Supabase, cloud infrastructure, containers, and offline-first data synchronization. I also build native and mobile applications using Swift, React Native, and Expo.

Since April 2026, I have been building and shipping my own products as a self-employed product engineer. I use AI-assisted engineering workflows, including Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, local LLMs, MCP servers, custom agents, and automated code-review and migration workflows.

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Full-Stack Product Engineer Self-employed

I build and ship independent full-stack products across frontend, mobile, backend, infrastructure, and distribution. My work includes Travel Safety, an offline-first React Native application with a Next.js administration platform and Supabase/PostgreSQL backend.

I also developed reLayout, an open-source macOS keyboard-layout correction utility built with Swift and AppKit. I implemented offline processing, automated signing and notarization, Sparkle updates, Homebrew releases, and localization support.

Frontend Technical Lead / Product Engineer Develux

I led frontend development for an Angular back-office platform used by 30 operations specialists across three core workflows serving more than 5,000 end users. I managed a team of five engineers while acting as both technical lead and product owner.

I owned frontend and API requirements, architecture, planning, and release quality in a Kanban process delivering every 3–7 days. I led the Angular 17–19 upgrade, improved test coverage from 5–7% to 35%, migrated build workflows to esbuild, and reduced the Nx monorepo by removing two legacy applications.

Lead Software Engineer GlobalLogic

I served as frontend lead for React administration tools supporting a ticketing and event-management platform with peak traffic of 300–1,000 requests per second and a 99.9% uptime SLA. I led a frontend team of five across development, code reviews, tooling, and architecture.

I worked directly with US-based client stakeholders to clarify requirements, agree release scope, and demonstrate increments. I repaired a failed webpack 5 migration and reduced hot-reload time from 15–20 minutes to 5–7 seconds.

Lead Software Development Engineer EPAM Systems

I led React and Node.js delivery across enterprise engagements, managing a team of five engineers. My responsibilities included hiring, quarterly roadmap planning, technical leadership, and mentoring three developers to mid-level positions.

I delivered frontend and GraphQL API solutions using React, Redux, TypeScript, Node.js, Apollo, AWS AppSync, Cognito, Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure DevOps. I also ran a React and Apollo GraphQL proof of concept and negotiated technical requirements directly with customers.

Senior Full-Stack Developer Svitla Systems

I worked as a full-stack developer on two client products in parallel, delivering React and Node.js features over a nine-month period. My work included Redux, Redux-Saga, Google Maps JavaScript API, Docker Swarm, and Mocha.

I developed Node.js and browser components for flight aggregation and aircraft cabin planning, with containerized delivery. I also contributed to retail location-service functionality integrated with Google Maps.

Full-Stack & DevOps Engineer Freelance

I provided independent full-stack and infrastructure consulting for two client products. I worked with TypeScript, Node.js, Vue.js, MongoDB, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS CloudFormation, Jenkins, and Groovy.

I designed and delivered a blockchain payment service to production, including architecture, a Node.js API gateway, Vue.js customer portal, transaction queue, access controls, Redis caching, and payment-provider integration. I also owned CI/CD and AWS infrastructure during a monolith-to-microservices migration for a customer-support platform.

Web Developer / Markup Team Lead / Head of Training Multiple employers

I began my career as a web developer at W3 Ukraine and progressed to Markup Team Lead and Head of Training. I designed a curriculum, ran candidate selection, and mentored more than 50 junior developers through a structured training program.

Across EPAM Systems, DAXX, Sigma Software, Svitla Systems, and other employers, I delivered single-page applications for private cloud, medical analytics, geolocation, browser gaming, and e-commerce products. I also traveled to client sites for discovery workshops and stakeholder requirements discussions.

Education

Learning history

National Aerospace University — Kharkiv Aviation Institute

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.

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