Developer
Aiden Carter
About
I build products that feel as good as they work.
I’m a full-stack developer with a strong eye for interface quality, product storytelling, and engineering systems that scale. I enjoy turning fuzzy ideas into clear user experiences and writing the code that keeps product teams moving.
My path into software started with a fascination for making complex things feel simple. I spent my early years building websites, tinkering with prototypes, and learning how small details shape trust and usability.
Over time, that curiosity evolved into product engineering. I found myself drawn to the overlap between design and code: the way a good interface creates clarity, how thoughtful interaction patterns build confidence, and how a strong system can help a team move faster without losing quality.
I’ve worked across startup and agency environments, building products from concept to launch. The common thread has always been the same: create experiences that feel intuitive, reduce friction, and leave a lasting impression.
Outside of work, I’m usually exploring visual design, reading about product strategy, or building little experiments to understand how people interact with digital tools.
Skill stack
Knowledge across product, design, and engineering
Frontend
- Reactexpert
- Next.jsexpert
- TypeScriptexpert
- Tailwind CSSexpert
- Framer Motionadvanced
Backend
- Node.jsadvanced
- PostgreSQLadvanced
- REST APIsexpert
- Pythonintermediate
- GraphQLintermediate
Tools
- Gitexpert
- Dockeradvanced
- Figmaadvanced
- Verceladvanced
- CI/CDadvanced
Workflow
- Agileadvanced
- Testingadvanced
- UX Researchintermediate
- Product Strategyadvanced
- Systems Designadvanced
Experience
Career timeline
Senior Frontend Developer
Northstar Studio
Remote
- Led frontend architecture and shipping for high-visibility product experiences.
- Improved load time and interaction smoothness across multiple marketing and SaaS product surfaces.
- Mentored junior engineers and established design-system quality standards.
Full-Stack Engineer
Nova Labs
Berlin, Germany
- Built product dashboards, APIs, and internal tooling for a growing B2B platform.
- Collaborated closely with design to ship faster-than-market product iterations.
- Introduced component standards and improved test coverage across the stack.
Frontend Engineer
Pixel Forge
Paris, France
- Developed responsive marketing sites and interactive product landing pages for startups.
- Contributed to UX design systems and polished front-end implementation.
- Worked with clients to translate business needs into elegant digital experiences.
Education
Academic background
B.S. Computer Science
Sorbonne University, Paris, France
2014 — 2018
GPA: 3.9
Interests
A few things beyond the screen
Open source
Photography
Gaming
Music
Travel