Rik Wanders

With over 12 years of Full Stack Python & Node.js development experience, I specialize in building and scaling complex, high-traffic and data-heavy web applications that ship together with beautiful UIs. My skills cover the entire development process, from initial architecture decisions to production deployment and optimization.

I've worked with systems processing tens of millions in payment transactions, handling traffic peaks of thousands of orders per minute, and managed databases with millions of records. I've led an agile development team of 3-5 developers in a startup environment, implemented strict code review policies, established TDD methodologies and architected test suites.

My experience includes designing RESTful APIs, implementing OAuth services, and building comprehensive CI/CD systems. I've optimized SQL queries and Python processes, implemented caching strategies, and have solid DevOps experience alongside strong frontend development skills. I have deep experience with Django and React while being comfortable working across the full stack with different technologies.

I've worked fully remote for the last 5 years, leading and collaborating with distributed agile teams across different time zones. I stay current with industry developments and integrate AI into my development workflow to speed up repetitive tasks and focus on quality and architecture while maintaining current security best practices.