# Jonathan Ferreras > Senior Software Engineer | Building Scalable Web Platforms (Python, Node.js, React, Next.js) Location: New York, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/jonathanferreras Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience building and scaling production web applications across edtech, fintech, and live-event platforms. Strong full-stack background with Python, React, Next.js, Node.js, and cloud infrastructure. If you’re building something ambitious and need an engineer who thrives on solving complex problems end-to-end, let’s connect. ## Work Experience ### Senior Web Developer @ Independent Contractor Jan 2025 – Present | New York, United States • Design and deliver production websites and web applications for small businesses, owning the full lifecycle from requirements gathering and UX planning to deployment and long-term maintenance. • Build responsive user interfaces using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS while optimizing performance, accessibility, and SEO for improved search visibility and user engagement. • Manage hosting infrastructure, domain configuration, and production deployments while ensuring site reliability and ongoing updates. • Partner directly with clients to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and maintain long-term relationships through continued platform support. ### Senior Software Engineer @ Shorelight Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | Boston, MA • Led frontend architecture for a greenfield Student Marketplace platform integrating Salesforce CRM, Contentful CMS, and PostgreSQL to support international student enrollment services. • Built reusable React components and design patterns within a shared UI component library used across multiple React and Next.js applications. • Implemented multi-factor authentication services using Python AWS Lambda integrated with Okta, improving security across multiple production systems serving thousands of users. • Established frontend testing standards using Jest and React Testing Library, increasing deployment confidence and improving overall code reliability. • Mentored engineers on architecture decisions, dependency management, and scalable frontend patterns while supporting cross-team collaboration with product and design teams. ### Software Engineer II @ The Drone Racing League Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | New York City Metropolitan Area • Improved reliability of backend Node.js services responsible for real-time drone telemetry ingestion, supporting dozens of drones and thousands of telemetry events per minute during live racing events. • Built telemetry pipelines using TCP/UDP networking and WebSockets (Socket.IO) to stream real-time drone metrics into internal fleet management dashboards. • Implemented ranking and advancement logic for the Timing & Scoring platform, powering live race results and pilot progression during global broadcast events. • Developed telemetry monitoring and alerting features in a React + Redux fleet management platform, enabling operators to monitor drone status and configure performance thresholds. • Introduced unit testing with Jest and Docker containerization, improving development consistency and increasing system stability across deployments. ### Software Engineer @ ComplySci Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | New York City Metropolitan Area • Served as the primary U.S.-based frontend engineer building new platform features using Vue.js, Vuex, and TypeScript for a cloud-based regulatory compliance platform used by financial institutions. • Developed RESTful APIs using C#/.NET and Microsoft SQL Server to power compliance workflows including employee trading monitoring and conflict-of-interest reporting. • Collaborated with distributed offshore teams to design and deliver new product capabilities in an Agile environment. • Managed production deployments and release coordination while ensuring stability across compliance-critical workflows. ### Application Development Specialist @ State of NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Greater New York City Area • Designed and implemented Node.js REST APIs powering the MTA Subway Performance Dashboard, exposing operational transit metrics to a public platform serving millions of daily riders. • Integrated GTFS real-time transit feeds into React and React Native Metro-North applications to provide live train tracking and ETA predictions. • Built server-side rendered applications for a digital signage platform delivering real-time service updates to subway station displays. • Maintained and enhanced internal .NET/C# systems supporting MetroCard distribution workflows. • Developed Python scripts processing transit datasets stored in Amazon S3, generating operational reports and insights for internal teams. ### Software Engineering Coach @ Trilogy Education Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | New York City Metropolitan Area • Mentored students through an immersive full-stack web development program covering JavaScript, React, Node.js, databases, and modern development workflows. • Conducted live debugging sessions, code reviews, and architecture walkthroughs to help students develop strong software engineering practices. • Facilitated collaborative learning through pair programming and project-based development aligned with real-world engineering workflows. ### Tech Support Intern @ NYC Department of Education Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | brooklyn • Maintained and provided assistance to classroom technology equipment. • Troubleshoot hardware and software problems. • Monitored equipment and worked with help desk to ensure timely repair. ### Field Technician @ NYC Department of Education Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | bronx • Performed preventive maintenance and technical support on Windows OS, Apple OS, printers, and any related pertinent network technology. • Applied problem-solving techniques and troubleshooting to help diagnose and repair computer related problems. ## Education ### Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering Technology/Technician City Tech, CUNY Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 ### Associate's degree in Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology City Tech, CUNY Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jonathan-ferreras - Website: https://jonathanferreras.com/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/jonathanferreras JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/jonathanferreras/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22