Jakwoun Reid
Available for contracts

Let's build something together.

I'm a full-stack software engineer with 4+ years of production experience, including 3+ years inside a major financial services company. I'm available for part-time remote contracts — 10 to 20 hours per week.

What I can help with

Full-Stack Feature Development

Build and ship new features end-to-end — React frontend, Node.js API, database, and deployment. Comfortable owning the whole stack or plugging into an existing team.

Frontend Engineering

Component architecture, performance optimization, and pixel-accurate UI in React and TypeScript. I work well with design systems and cross-functional teams.

Web Application Builds

Custom web apps and client sites from requirements to deployment. I've delivered end-to-end for small businesses since 2021 — scoping, building, and shipping solo.

Regulated / Enterprise Environments

3+ years building production applications inside a major financial services company. Comfortable with compliance-aware systems, secure data handling, and high-stakes releases.

Stack

FrontendReact, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
BackendNode.js, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, Python
Cloud & DevOpsAWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Azure DevOps
ToolsGit, Figma, Jira, Postman, Airtable
CMSWordPress (Gutenberg), Shopify, WIX

Background

I've spent the last 3+ years as a software engineer at Northwestern Mutual, building and maintaining production financial web applications used by internal teams and clients. That means I'm used to high-stakes releases, regulated environments, and working in cross-functional Agile teams.

Before that I came up through i.c.stars — a rigorous tech training program in Milwaukee — and have been freelancing for small businesses since 2021, owning projects end-to-end from requirements to deployment.

I'm based in Milwaukee, WI and work fully remote.

What I'm looking for

  • Part-time remote contracts (10–20 hrs/week)
  • React / Node.js / AWS work
  • Fintech, insurtech, or enterprise SaaS
  • Async-friendly teams
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