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Johnathan MawdsleyJM

Johnathan Mawdsley

Contract Software Engineer

€353/day
London, GB
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Johnathan

I help founders and teams build and ship reliable production ready apps quickly.

Most projects I work on don’t start from scratch they’re already in progress, but stuck. Maybe the MVP works but feels fragile, the code is messy, or you’re not confident putting real users on it yet.

That’s where I come in.

I focus on moving things forward fast, while making sure what we build is stable, maintainable, and ready for real use not just demos. With 6+ years across startups, agencies, and public sector teams, I’m comfortable jumping in at any stage and bringing structure, clarity, and momentum.

What you can expect working with me:
• Fast turnaround without cutting corners
• Clear communication and consistent progress
• Clean, maintainable code that won’t cause problems later
• Thoughtful UX that actually improves usability
• A clear path from MVP → real product

I work across both AI driven builds and traditional full stack development, so whether you’re starting from an idea, an AI generated prototype, or an existing app, I can help you move forward with confidence.

If you need to build or ship something quickly and want it done properly feel free to reach out. Happy to take a look and point you in the right direction.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Freelance
    Contract Software Engineer
    March 2025 - Today (1 year and 5 months)
    I help founders, product teams, and engineering teams fix, build, and ship reliable software without adding more management overhead.

    I usually step in when a product is stuck, an MVP is fragile, delivery is blocked, or a team needs someone they can trust to take ownership and move the work forward.

    I work across web apps, mobile apps, APIs, AI features, automation, and internal tools, with a focus on practical delivery rather than overcomplicated solutions.

    What clients get: clear communication, fast diagnosis, dependable execution, fewer loose ends, and software that is stable enough for real users.

    Typical outcomes include unblocked delivery, cleaner handover, reduced technical risk, faster releases, and more confidence that the work is being handled properly.

    Engagement options: fixed scope sprint, delivery rescue sprint, or embedded contract support.
  • Headforwards.com
    Headforwards
    April 2022 - March 2025 (2 years and 11 months)
    Architected and delivered a modernised resident portal for Cornwall Council, maintaining and replacing legacy Power Pages (Power Portals) with a custom Razor + TypeScript framework and integrating Azure Functions to handle complex asynchronous workflows and CRM interactions.

    Collaborated closely with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform, developing C# plugins, model driven apps, and canvas apps to extend CRM functionality and streamline business processes. Integrated Dynamics data with Power BI for unified analytics and worked with Power Automate and Power Virtual Agents to automate tasks and deliver conversational user experiences.

    Built scalable backend services using C#, .NET 6, and ASP.NET Core Web APIs, integrating securely with Dataverse and Azure AD, and optimising performance across internal and external facing applications.

    Implemented CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation through Azure DevOps, applying quality gates, automated testing, and dependency management to ensure maintainable, production ready releases.

    Supported team growth through mentorship, code reviews, documentation, and cross-team knowledge sharing, while contributing to long term architectural direction and maintaining a focus on usability, maintainability, and real world impact.
  • Elixel
    Software Developer
    July 2021 - April 2022 (9 months)
    Developed high quality digital products for web, Android, and iOS using Angular, Ionic, and Capacitor. Collaborated with designers and clients to transform concepts into intuitive, accessible, and engaging applications that solve real problems and deliver lasting impact.

    Focused on clean, maintainable code and thoughtful user experience design, contributing to product architecture, front-end performance, and delivery across multiple projects.

    Helped create digital experiences that make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable, blending creativity and engineering to bring ideas to life.

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Education

  • BSc
    University of Plymouth
    BSc
  • Certificate of Profesional Industry Experience
    Certificate of Profesional Industry Experience

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