# Aaron Amstutz

> Senior Software Engineer | Front End/React

Location: Vancouver, Washington, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/aaronamstutz

With over 10 years of experience as a software engineer, I am passionate about creating user-friendly and engaging web applications that solve real-world problems. I was recently a Senior Software Engineer at Homeward, where I built significant portions of the digital experience for home buyers and real estate agents, using React/Redux and other common tools.

I have a proven track record of quickly adapting to new technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products. I have also gained valuable skills in API design, backend development, and client support through my previous roles at Supply Design and various contract projects. I enjoy learning new frameworks and languages to expand my horizons and challenge myself.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer, Front End @ Homeward
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023
● Led the development of multiple user signup and purchase flow UI’s, along with real estate agent transaction features, leveraging React/Redux Toolkit/Material UI for Homeward's client-facing application.
● Provided crucial support to software management and staff-level front end team members, actively participating in the evaluation and incremental improvement of the existing codebase. Focused efforts on enhancing application performance and significantly improving developer experience.
● Heavily involved in the implementation of a comprehensive design system and component library in Storybook. This initiative significantly increased the front end team's agility, enabling them to deliver new features with greater speed and consistency.
● Fostered close collaboration with product, design, and backend team members in a cross-functional capacity. Effectively translated conceptual ideas into production-ready interfaces, encouraged clear communication and alignment across departments.

### Lead Software Engineer @ Supply Design
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Portland, Oregon Area
● Acted as a bridge between Design/Product/Strategy and Backend teams to facilitate clean API design and encourage a cohesive and well-coordinated development process.
● Architected and developed large-scale application UIs using React/Redux, Styled
Components, and other modern technologies.
● Actively engaged in cross-functional planning to align UI development with broader project
objectives and ensure those objectives were met.

### Full Stack Engineer @ Self-employed
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Vancouver, Washington
Multiple contract projects with semi-local development agencies simultaneously. Clientele spanned from Kentucky Derby to local restaurants. Tasks included AWS micro-service development and testing, frontend dev using multiple frameworks, and client sales support.

### Senior Software Engineer @ Metal Toad Media
Jan 2011 – Jan 2019 | Portland, Oregon
● Worked 1:1 to mentor and coach interns and junior engineers providing guidance, regular feedback, and encouragement leading to mentee retention and promotion.
● Both led and contributed to the success of Drupal CMS, AWS Lambda microservice, and JavaScript app (AngularJS/jQuery) development projects. Delivered robust and scalable solutions that exceeded client expectations.
● Integrated Scrum/Agile practices into project workflows, ensuring an efficient and collaborative development environment. Emphasized iterative development cycles, leading to client milestone achievement and timely project delivery.

### Developer/Designer @ Aaron Amstutz - freelance
Jan 2007 – Jan 2011

### Web Development Intern @ Free Geek
Jan 2009 – Jan 2009
Working with Free Geek's PR committee to increase the usability of their website, on both user-facing and administration interfaces..


## Education
### AAS in Web Design/Development
Portland Community College
Jan 2007 – Jan 2009


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/aaronamstutz
- Website: http://aaronamstutz.com

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Last updated: 2026-03-23