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Jake F.

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Software Developer @ First Factory

Mid-level
Seniority
GMT-06:00, Heredia, Costa Rica
Location & Timezone
$50 - $60/hr
Average Hourly Rate
English, Spanish
Languages

Top skills

Express.js
React.js
Python
Next.js
Node.js

About

An analytical Software Developer with 4+ years of experience, Jake builds scalable web applications across the full stack. He approaches complex requirements analytically, troubleshoots roadblocks effectively, and communicates proactively to deliver high-quality outcomes. He writes clean code, adapts fast in dynamic environments, and aligns solutions with business goals to build resilient software and great user experiences.

Top skills

Verified by Pangea.ai due diligence

Top SkillsCurrent UsageSeniority
Express.js
20%3 years
React.js
20%4 years
Python
20%4 years
Next.js
20%4 years
Node.js
20%4 years

All skills

Roles and tools, to bring ideas to life and create meaningful experiences

AI & ML Solutions
SaaS
API
Web Apps
Enterprise Software
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Integrations
Cloud Computing

Professional experience

Explore a curated selection of projects highlighting Jake F.'s expertise and experience. Each project aims to showcase challenges, solutions, and the final outcome, along with the tools and technologies used.

QATI project preview
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Qlok
QATI — Software Developer
Qlok Inc. is a visionary quantum cybersecurity firm developing physics-powered solutions to protect data against post-quantum threats. Specializing in Biometric Device Authentication and Quantum Authentication Gateways, Qlok delivers entanglement-based anomaly detection and post-quantum cryptography to high-stakes defense and finance sectors. Our software engineers manage the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) to build Qlok’s secure, multi-service platform. Developers architect backend services for AI agent action control, implement event-driven architectures with RabbitMQ, and manage AWS cloud deployment via automated CI/CD pipelines. Engineers build client SDKs in Python and TypeScript, handle SQL database schema updates, and integrate third-party APIs with answer verification workflows. Operating under Agile methodologies and test-driven development (TDD), the team leverages AI-assisted tools to accelerate delivery, maintain high quality, and ensure minimal defects.
Web Apps
Enterprise Software
API
Integrations
Business & Expert Solutions
+17

Claimly project preview
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Claimly
Claimly — Contributor
Our software engineers take ownership of the full SDLC to deliver high-quality, enterprise-grade systems. Working directly within project architecture, developers manage database updates with a deep understanding of core application logic while ensuring seamless integration of external APIs through robust, fault-tolerant error handling. To maintain continuous delivery and operational stability, the team configures and manages automated CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions and provisions scalable AWS cloud infrastructure using AWS CDK. Engineers apply rigorous test-driven principles, execute thorough code reviews to uphold clean architecture standards, and collaborate closely in Agile workflows to ensure rapid, consistent velocity with minimal defects.
Enterprise Software
Web Apps
Integrations
Business & Expert Solutions
Information Technology
+9

Warhols - AI Contracts project preview
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First Factory
Warhols - AI Contracts — Software Developer
Our software engineers execute the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) to build enterprise-grade, AI-assisted contract analysis platforms. Managing end-to-end development across four repositories—frontend, backend, AI agents, and cloud infrastructure—engineers break down user stories into actionable tasks aligned with acceptance criteria. Developers build contract ingestion pipelines using AWS S3, OCR markdown conversion, vector databases (pgvector), and LangChain/LangGraph agents. The team architects Lambda-based analyzers, writes Prisma migrations, and optimizes SQL vector queries. On the frontend, engineers develop high-performance React viewers in TypeScript, implementing virtualization, state management, and side-by-side deep linking. Operating under Agile practices and test-driven development (TDD), our engineers leverage AI-assisted tools to optimize performance, translate complex model outputs into clean UX, and deliver reliable solutions with minimal defects
Enterprise Software
HR Platforms
Integrations
HR Tech
Information Technology
+5

Preferred tools

View the preferred tools and apps used by Jake F. to assess compatibility and alignment.

Azure
Azure
Bitbucket
Bitbucket
G Suite
G Suite
Git
Git
Github
Github
Google Drive
Google Drive
Jira
Jira
Slack
Slack

Career highlights

Discover Jake F.’s professional journey, including employment history, certifications, and educational background.

Software Developer
Software Developer
First Factory2025 - pressent
Full-Stack Engineer specializing in AI SaaS modernization, modern frontend architectures (Next.js, React, React Native), and robust backends (Node.js, Python, FastAPI). Proven expertise building secure server-side entitlements, RAG pipelines with pgvector, Stripe/Rewardful integrations, and scalable cloud microservices across high-impact projects.
Software Developer
Software Developer
Snowstorm INC2023 - 2024
Full-Stack Developer experienced in Vue.js feature development, RESTful Python APIs, and DevOps optimization. Boosted development efficiency by 25% through modern UI implementation and optimized API response latency by 25%. Streamlined team workflows by 30% via strategic mono-repo refactoring and automated multi-environment CI/CD deployment pipelines.
Software Developer
COSTASHIFT2023 - 2024
Frontend Engineer skilled in building scalable web and mobile apps with React, React Native, Vite, and TypeScript. Sped up project setups by 40% and improved data handling efficiency by 20% using GraphQL integrations. Expert at translating Figma designs into customized Material UI themes to ensure cross-platform design and UX consistency.
Software Developer
Software Developer
5E Labs2022 - 2023
Full-Stack Engineer skilled in building scalable web applications using Next.js, React, and Supabase. Cut code redundancy by 35% by migrating apps to Next.js 14 and sped up delivery by 20% through rapid Supabase auth and dashboard implementation. Expert at engineering atomized component libraries directly from Figma to enforce design consistency.

Testimonials

Director of Engineering @ First Factory

First Factory

Verified Testimonial

Jake is the most thorough investigator I’ve worked with. When something complex lands on his plate, he wants to understand the whole picture before committing to an approach, and his planning reflects that. The problems he closes tend to stay closed. He was also one of the first developers on our team to take AI seriously and start putting it to use, on top of solid experience across web applications and Python.

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