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@lukemcdonald

5d ago
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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.

Salary & Rates

/hour
90000/year

Work Preferences

full-time
remote

Work Experience

PeriodTitleCompany
2021 - PresentStaff Software EngineerZenBusiness

Education

PeriodDegreeSchool
2000 - 2005B.S. Graphic CommunicationsMinnesota State University Moorhead
Member since July 2025
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