Grant Jackson · Full-stack engineer
Software built to make a difference.
Websites, apps and cloud systems that solve real problems. From a new idea to a faster, more reliable platform — built around your business and the people who use it.
The engineer you need when the work matters
I deliver robust, maintainable code within tight deadlines. Eleven years designing and shipping .NET solutions, optimising Cosmos DB, and building pipelines teams rely on - with AI used to sharpen quality and speed.
Let's talkI thrive where there's real impact. I've acted as temporary tech lead, run brown-bag sessions, and mentored juniors through pair programming - while shipping at WeBuyAnyCar, OpenMoney, Next, Zenith, Swiipr and others.
DevOps as standard: Azure DevOps, Octopus Deploy, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes. .NET from Framework 4.5 through to .NET 9. Event-driven and microservices when the domain demands it - CQRS, Mediator, hexagonal architecture.
Frontend: Angular, React, MVC, Ionic. Backend: C#, RESTful APIs, Cosmos DB, SQL Server. I pick up new tools quickly when the project needs them.
BSc(Hons) Software Engineering 2:1, Manchester Metropolitan University.
What I work with
The breadth of skills you get when you've spent 11 years across the stack.
Full-stack development
- C# / .NET (4.5 to .NET 9)
- Angular
- React
- MVC
- Ionic
- TypeScript
- RESTful APIs
Cloud & infrastructure
- Azure (Functions, AKS, Service Bus, Key Vault)
- Terraform
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Azure DevOps
- Octopus Deploy
Architecture & data
- Event-driven & microservices
- CQRS & Mediator
- Cosmos DB
- SQL Server
- Hexagonal / Clean architecture
Delivery & collaboration
- CI/CD & build pipelines
- TDD
- Agile
- Mentorship & pair programming
- AI-assisted development
Where I've delivered
Experience at scale - from consumer-facing apps to backend systems that handle real volume.
Swiipr Technology
Airline disruption management
- C#, Angular, MSSQL in Azure
- Greenfield and legacy refactor
- CI/CD with Azure DevOps
Zenith Car Leasing
Vehicle leasing
- .NET 6 → .NET 8 migration
- Smoke and e2e test suites
- MVC, jQuery, Angular portals
Next
Warehouse automation
- Terraform, Azure Functions, AKS, Cosmos DB
- Event-driven, CQRS, Mediator
- Warehouse automation across teams
Sensory Secure
API modernisation
- .NET Framework 4.8 → .NET 6
- Docker, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ
- On-prem automation
OpenMoney
Fintech & financial advice
- Broker integrations (mortgage, insurance)
- React web app, Ionic/Angular mobile
- Terraform, Octopus, Azure DevOps
WeBuyAnyCar.com
Major UK automotive retailer
- PWA tablet app (Angular, .NET Core, Docker)
- Pipeline redesign (Azure DevOps, Octopus)
- Buying, stock, auction, finance systems
Also: Insight Investment, CarFinance247, Elcometer. Plus small-business sites and side projects.
What I can do for you
Whether you need a contractor to boost velocity or someone to design, build and deploy - I've done it.
Contracting
Join your team and ship from day one. I adapt quickly to new codebases and teams, deliver robust code within deadlines, and I use AI to raise quality and speed. Mentorship and pair programming when it helps.
Web & app development
Greenfield projects or extensions - I design and build user-facing apps and websites that perform. From small business sites to complex web platforms, including setup of professional-looking mailboxes (e.g. name@yourdomain.com).
Performance & optimisation
Cosmos DB query tuning, database indexing, caching strategies, API optimisation. When things are slow or expensive, I help fix them.
DevOps & pipelines
CI/CD setup, deployment automation, infrastructure as code. I build pipelines teams can trust and workflows that scale.
Let's work together
Looking for a full-stack contractor who can hit the ground running? Or someone to design, build and optimise your next project? I'd like to hear from you.