Ronan Connolly

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Lead TypeScript Software Engineer | Angular Specialist (11+ yrs) | Vue.js Developer | 7+ Years FinTech

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Summary

Senior full-stack JavaScript/TypeScript engineer with 11+ years of experience, including 7+ years in FinTech. Specializing in Angular and modern web technologies, with extensive experience in financial software development. Currently working with Vue.js and modern web development practices. Passionate about building scalable applications and mentoring teams.

Technical Expertise

Core Technologies

  • Angular (11 years)
  • Vue.js
  • TypeScript

Frameworks & Tools

  • RxJS
  • TanStack
  • NX Monorepo

Specialties

  • FinTech Solutions
  • Team Leadership
  • Technical Mentoring

Professional Experience

Lead Developer

Yellowtail Conclusion•Amsterdam, Netherlands

July 2024 - Present

  • Building enterprise FinTech solutions using Angular, Vue, TanStack, and NX Monorepo architecture
  • Building a pension application from scratch using Angular, NX Monorepo, Angular Query, and TanStack Table focusing on performance and scalability
  • Developing a Vue.js application for automating mortgage application processes
  • Leading technical initiatives and promoting modern development practices
  • Mentoring team members and driving technical excellence
  • Architecting scalable solutions following industry best practices

Senior Software Engineer

Fidelity Investments•Galway, Ireland (Remote)

September 2018 - July 2024

  • Led UI development for wealth management products using Angular
  • Spearheaded migration to NX Monorepo architecture for a large enterprise repository with multiple teams, applications, and shared libraries
  • Global UI tech lead for cross-functional teams across Ireland, India, and Boston
  • Successfully managed remote collaboration and knowledge sharing across time zones

Software Engineer

IBM•Galway, Ireland

June 2016 - August 2018

  • Built a security dashboard using AngularJS for real-time threat monitoring and analysis
  • Developed security and compliance features using Java and Angular
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and automated testing frameworks
  • Mentored team members and led technical knowledge sharing sessions

Software Engineer & UI Designer

Enterprise Ireland•Galway, Ireland

December 2014 - May 2016

  • Developed cross-platform mobile applications using AngularJS and Ionic
  • Led UI/UX design initiatives for multiple projects

Education

Atlantic Technological University

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Software Development

2012 - 2016

Academic Achievement Award Recipient