Hi, My name is Juriën👋
A full-stack developer with an emphasis on Frontend & UI development.
About
I'm a 29-year-old from Zwolle, a small city in the Netherlands, with a lifelong passion for software development. My journey started with building small websites in my early days and has evolved into creating full-fledged software solutions for a variety of use cases. I'm particularly excited by projects that push me to learn new techniques and tackle challenges I haven't yet mastered.
I thrive on creating software that's complex behind the scenes but intuitive and easy to use for the end user. There's something deeply satisfying about crafting tools that are both powerful and accessible.
Outside of programming (which is both my job and hobby), I enjoy a wide range of activities, including:
- Tinkering with my '91 Mazda MX-5
- Building custom mechanical keyboards
- Diving into CAD and 3D printing software (currently learning!)
- Assembling intricate LEGO sets & Gunpla
- Collecting things I love, like Funko Pops!, anime figures, and vinyl records
- Watching anime (it's a great way to unwind and spark creativity)
Whether it's coding, creating, or collecting, I’m always looking for new ways to challenge myself and have fun along the way.
Work Experience
Employes B.V.
Jul 2020 - Present
Frontend software engineer
At Employes, I handle most of our front-end applications, including:
- The back office system
- The customer application
- The company website
In addition to front-end development, I occasionally take on other responsibilities, such as:
- Developing backend functions (Lambda)
- Developing automations & tools for development & process
- Managing CI/CD pipelines
- Handling front-end deployments and DNS
- Overseeing sub-projects
Technologies I work with:
Monoz
Dec 2019 - Jul 2020
Full-stack software engineer
At Monoz, I served as both the Lead Developer and Scrum Master, overseeing all tech-related aspects of the company.
My responsibilities included:
- Hands-on programming
- Conducting code reviews
- Making key development decisions
- Acting as a Scrum Master
- Overseeing all DevOps operations
My primary task is to build a scalable and modern custom furniture platform.
Technologies I worked with:
SuperBuddy
Jul 2015 - Nov 2019
Full-stack software engineer
As the Lead Developer at SuperBuddy, I take on multiple responsibilities, including:
- Hands-on programming
- Conducting code reviews
- Making key development decisions
- Acting as a Scrum Master
- Overseeing all DevOps operations
Together with the development team, I was responsible for building a scalable, modern, and high-performing grocery delivery platform.
Technologies I worked with:
- Backend: LoopBack
- Frontend: Angular
- Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes
- Version Control & CI/CD: Git, GitLab, GitLab CI
Education
Skills
Check out my latest work
I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to more complex applications. Here are a few of my favorites.
Yugen Bots
2023 - Present
These Discord bots each serve a simple, unique purpose:
- Koto (言 - word): A collaborative Wordle game.
- Kusari (鎖 - chains): A Word Chain bot.
- Kazu (数 - number): A Counting bot.
- Hoshi (星 - star): A Starboard bot.
- Iro (色 - color): A Color bot.
Snobs
To enhance their online presence, they needed a fully customized livery builder—allowing users to recreate their own vehicles and apply Snobs’ unique designs with ease.
What made this project particularly exciting was the challenge of developing an entirely SVG-based builder. Ensuring cross-browser compatibility while maintaining a seamless, user-friendly experience required innovative problem-solving.
Additionally, the project provided the perfect opportunity to integrate Snipcart, a headless e-commerce platform, streamlining the purchasing process for customers.
Bessels Tweewielers
Bessels Tweewielers is a trusted bicycle repair shop with a focus on quality service.
The website is built using Next.js and Prismic, offering a clean and simple layout to get the job done without unnecessary complexity.
This project was a personal journey for me to dive into Next.js’s app router while exploring Prismic as a headless CMS, giving me hands-on experience with both technologies.
Muse
2023 - Present
Muse is a private, multi-purpose Discord bot designed for the Elysium (21+) server. It includes various tools and features that help shape the community, such as:
- Scalable music bots
- Daily questions (general & book-related)
- Self-service custom roles for boosters
- Automatic removal of inactive members
- Whitelist registration for the Minecraft server
- Member feedback collection
- Reaction & message triggers
- Moderation logging
And much more! You can explore the full feature set on the open-source GitHub page.
Rahmaan
Rahmaan is an American music artist with a dedicated fan base.
I’ve known Rahmaan for a long time—we used to play online games together. After we both quit, we lost touch for a while. But he later reached out, knowing that I could build websites, and asked me to bring his website design to life.
This project was one of my first experiences working with Next.js and static site generation. It was the perfect opportunity to dive into headless CMS platforms, so I chose Contentful, which was a great option at the time.
Get in Touch
Want to chat? Just shoot me an e-mail or reach out to me on my instagram and I'll respond whenever I can. I will ignore all soliciting