Christopher Gillespie

Software Engineer

Wakefield, England, United Kingdom6 yrs 6 mos experience

Key Highlights

Achieved 95-100% sprint completion rates as Scrum Master.
Developed a bespoke kitchen design tool used internationally.
Transitioned from operations to software development successfully.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Full-Stack Developer with expertise in SaaS solutions for design tools.

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Skills

Core Skills

Software DevelopmentFull-stack Development

Other Skills

Node.jsTypeScriptReactCSS/LESS/TailwindPHP (Symfony)MySQLPlaywrightJasmineJenkinsDataDogGitAtlassian SuiteSoftware Architectural DesignWAMPCustomer Service

About

I transitioned into software development after gaining experience in operations and administration. My technical foundation was established through an intensive software development bootcamp at Northcoders, where I developed expertise in programming fundamentals, OOP, clean code, and workflow optimization. Most recently, I worked as a Software Developer at Wren Kitchens, contributing to the development and maintenance of a browser-based kitchen design tool. My role encompassed the full software development lifecycle, from planning and feature development to deployment and maintenance. I also acted as Scrum Master, achieving 95–100% sprint completion rates and leading end-to-end projects. I am passionate about problem-solving and aspire to create effective software solutions for complex challenges.

Experience

6 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 7 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Wren kitchens

2 roles

Software Developer

Mar 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

As part of the in-house development team, I work on the bespoke kitchen design tool used internationally across all Wren showrooms. My role covers the full software development lifecycle, from planning and building features to deployment and maintenance.
Key responsibilities & achievements:
Planned, developed, and deployed new features in TypeScript, React, Node.js, PHP, and MySQL.
Acted as Scrum Master on several occasions, consistently achieving 95–100% sprint completion rates.
Led projects end-to-end, including requirement gathering, feature development, and test creation.
Designed and executed live deployments to production systems.
Automated repetitive tasks for the team by building scripts leveraging the Atlassian API.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions for hundreds of daily users.
Tech stack: Node.js, TypeScript, React, CSS/LESS/Tailwind, PHP (Symfony), MySQL, Playwright, Jasmine, Jenkins, DataDog, Git, Atlassian Suite

Node.jsTypeScriptReactCSS/LESS/TailwindPHP (Symfony)MySQL+8

Software Engineer

Mar 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

Planned, developed, and deployed features for a bespoke in-house design tool used across all international showrooms.
Served as Scrum Master, consistently achieving 95–100% sprint completion.
Owned deployments to live systems, ensuring stable releases.
Led multiple projects end-to-end, including planning, development, and testing.

Northcoders

Junior Software Engineer

Oct 2023 – Mar 2024 · 5 mos

Completed an intensive software development bootcamp, gaining expertise in programming fundamentals, OOP, clean code, and workflow optimization.
Built accessible, user-friendly interfaces with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Collaborated on full-stack projects using agile and pair programming practices.

Ground control

Operational Specialist

Dec 2022 – May 2023 · 5 mos

Monitored overnight operations and resolved access and emergency issues.
Coordinated with clients and drivers to manage out-of-hours logistics.

Gritit/outco

Administrative Supervisor

Oct 2018 – Dec 2022 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Supervised a team of helpdesk operatives, delegating time-critical tasks effectively.
Maintained client relationships using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Zendesk.
Supported management and operators to deliver consistent service.