LM
Christian Talent
@lukemcdonald
5d ago
Software Engineer
Monticello, IA
senior
I’m a staff software engineer and tech lead with 15+ years building scalable, accessible web applications. My focus is React, TypeScript, and design systems, with backend experience in Node.js, GraphQL, and SQL.
At ZenBusiness, I launched ZUI—a React component library and design system adopted by 150+ engineers and 10+ designers—cutting duplicate UI by 60% and halving delivery time. I also developed a skip-logic framework that reduced funnel delivery from six weeks to under one, saving ~100 developer-weeks, and optimized high-traffic purchase flows to improve performance by ~40%.
Earlier, I co-founded AudioTheme, scaled to 12k+ customers and $2.5M+ revenue, and built 15+ commercial WordPress themes used worldwide. That entrepreneurial chapter sharpened my ability to balance engineering, design, and product priorities.
I care about clean interfaces, thoughtful architecture, and mentoring engineers. My Christian faith shapes how I lead, collaborate, and approach my work with integrity and purpose.
I’m always open to connecting on engineering leadership, design systems, or building meaningful products.
At ZenBusiness, I launched ZUI—a React component library and design system adopted by 150+ engineers and 10+ designers—cutting duplicate UI by 60% and halving delivery time. I also developed a skip-logic framework that reduced funnel delivery from six weeks to under one, saving ~100 developer-weeks, and optimized high-traffic purchase flows to improve performance by ~40%.
Earlier, I co-founded AudioTheme, scaled to 12k+ customers and $2.5M+ revenue, and built 15+ commercial WordPress themes used worldwide. That entrepreneurial chapter sharpened my ability to balance engineering, design, and product priorities.
I care about clean interfaces, thoughtful architecture, and mentoring engineers. My Christian faith shapes how I lead, collaborate, and approach my work with integrity and purpose.
I’m always open to connecting on engineering leadership, design systems, or building meaningful products.
Salary & Rates
/hour
90000/year
Work Preferences
full-time
remote
Work Experience
Period | Title | Company |
---|---|---|
2021 - Present | Staff Software Engineer | ZenBusiness |
Education
Period | Degree | School |
---|---|---|
2000 - 2005 | B.S. Graphic Communications | Minnesota State University Moorhead |
Member since July 2025