José Cancino Linares
Senior Full Stack Developer & Team Lead
About Me
I am a Senior Full Stack Developer with more than 10 years of experience building and improving web applications. I have worked in all parts of the development process: planning, coding, testing, deployment, and support. I have also led teams of over 15 people, guiding projects, mentoring developers, and making sure work was delivered with quality and on time. I enjoy sharing knowledge and helping my teammates grow, while staying active in coding and problem solving. I like to work on scalable solutions, clean code, and practical results. My focus is always to deliver value, improve processes, and build reliable systems that help both the business and the users. Senior Full Stack Developer focused on building reliable systems, improving team processes, and mentoring developers. Passionate about product quality, user experience, and modern best practices.
Experience
Team Lead & Senior Full Stack Developer
JOVE
Boston, USA
- •Led a cross-squad engineering team to build and improve key web products
- •Supported developers through code reviews, feedback, and mentoring
- •Used React, Node.js, Symfony, and PostgreSQL to create high-quality applications
- •Built an internal dashboard using gamification (Mario Kart theme) to track sprint progress and team performance
- •Led two large-scale redesign projects with 15+ members across squads, with dashboards, task assignment, and progress tracking
- •Implemented Mixpanel from scratch to track UX and product analytics for data-driven decisions
- •Developed an AI-powered translation system with Azure AI to automatically translate 25,000+ scientific articles into 13 languages
- •Collaborated with SEO specialists to improve site structure and performance (JSON-LD, canonicals, metadata)
- •Improved CI/CD pipelines with GitLab and Docker for faster and safer releases
- •Worked closely with QA, Product, and DevOps to ensure smooth releases
Software Engineer
Chilean Army
Santiago, Chile
- •Built backend services and APIs for internal systems using Node.js and PostgreSQL
- •Automated the daily transfer of data from internet to intranet systems at 9 AM
- •Worked in Agile sprints, tracking progress and delivering on time
- •Participated in planning, testing and deployment stages
Freelance Leader and Software Developer
Freelance
Santiago, Chile
- •Led multiple web development projects for local businesses, including e-commerce platforms for pharmacies and pet food stores
- •Developed and deployed custom websites and landing pages for Sustentar, CETAE, and Healthcare with responsive design and SEO
- •Built admin dashboards to manage products, orders, and customer data, improving usability and workflows
- •Worked closely with clients to gather requirements, define timelines, and deliver full-stack solutions using PHP, Symfony, React, and MySQL
- •Provided technical leadership and guidance to junior collaborators during development and deployment
Software Engineer
Accenture
Valparaíso, Chile
- •Led project analysis, planning, and team management to align with client needs
- •Delivered scalable, high-quality software and created test plans to ensure reliability and performance
- •Deployed to production with minimal downtime and provided direct client support
Skills & Technologies
Frontend
Core language used across all projects since Accenture.
Strong usage in Next.js and Node.js projects at JoVE.
Main frontend framework (Freelance + JoVE).
SSR, scalability, and SEO-driven apps.
Used selectively for state management.
Backend
Legacy systems and WordPress integrations.
APIs and backend services in freelance and JoVE contexts.
Continuous development and integrations.
Modular backend and API-driven systems.
Databases
Primary DB in early and freelance projects.
Core DB in JoVE and Node.js services.
DevOps / Infrastructure
Environment setup and CI/CD pipelines.
Release automation and pipelines.
File storage, bucket policies and delivery.
Built AI translation systems for 25K+ articles.
Performance monitoring and tracing dashboards.
Testing
Implemented within CI/CD pipelines.
Quality validation for frontend and API layers.
Leadership / Practices
Managed multiple squads and led redesign projects.
Used across all professional environments.
Guided developers and QA engineers.
Integrated AI tools for refactoring and debugging.
CMS / Web Platforms
Custom themes, plugins and deployments.
Soft Skills
Cross-team collaboration (QA, PM, DevOps).
Proven under tight deadlines and redesign projects.