Nico Vece

My full name is Nicola, but only my mom (when she's mad at me) and the tax office call me that, so let's stick with Nico. This page is about some of the things I'm proud of and love most.

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Nico

About me

I’m a full-stack web developer with a long background in digital product design and front-end development.

For the last 20 years, I’ve been designing and building digital products—websites, booking tools, e-commerce solutions, and custom client platforms—where design, functionality, and code all had to ship reliably. I wrote the HTML/CSS/JavaScript, worked in PHP/WordPress environments, shaped UI and UX, translated product requirements, and solved production issues.

In 2025, I completed an intensive 8-month full-stack program, adding formal training in modern web technologies: React and Angular on the frontend, Node.js/Express and Python/Django on the backend, RESTful APIs, relational and NoSQL databases, and modern testing practices.

From digital product work to full-stack development

I didn’t “switch” from design to development—I’ve been doing both since the mid-2000s. Over the years I’ve:

  • Designed and implemented marketing sites, booking platforms, and e-commerce solutions.
  • Written production HTML/CSS/JavaScript and worked within PHP/WordPress setups.
  • Translated product and business requirements into working, maintainable interfaces.

What changed recently is that I decided to formalise and deepen the engineering side, especially on the backend and architecture. That’s why I took a structured full-stack program focused on React, Angular, Node/Express, Django, databases, and testing, and rebuilt my portfolio around real web projects instead of just static case studies.

How I work (and what I bring)

I like working end-to-end: understanding the problem, designing or refining the UX, and then implementing the solution in code.

I care about:

  • Product thinking – starting from user needs and business constraints, not just features.
  • User experience – clear flows, accessible interfaces, and content that actually makes sense.
  • Clean implementation – solid HTML/CSS, component-based UIs, and code that other people can read.
  • Shipping reliably – working iteratively, testing, and keeping an eye on production behaviour.

What I bring that most early-career full-stack developers don’t:

  • 20 years of professional experience shipping client-facing products.
  • Senior-level front-end and UI implementation skills.
  • Comfort bridging design, frontend, and backend.
  • A “figure it out” mindset: I’m used to owning problems and making sure things work in production.

Tech snapshot

Senior-level (front-end & product)

  • HTML5, CSS3, responsive layouts, modern CSS (Flex/Grid), SASS/SCSS
  • JavaScript (frontend fundamentals, DOM, modules, async/promises/fetch)
  • UI/UX implementation, design systems, component libraries
  • Git/GitHub workflows, working with designers and stakeholders

Early-career (modern frameworks & backend)

  • React, Angular, TypeScript
  • Node.js / Express
  • Python / Django
  • PostgreSQL & SQLite via ORMs, MongoDB/Mongoose
  • RESTful APIs, testing practices (Jest, Cucumber, Puppeteer)
  • Tailwind, npm, Vite/Parcel

Background / legacy

  • jQuery, PHP/WordPress, Bootstrap (legacy v3), Firebase, React Native (exposure)

What I’m looking for

I’m looking for a permanent full-stack or front-end web developer role in Berlin (early-career on the backend, senior on the front-end).

Ideally:

  • A stable, product-focused team rather than an early-stage startup.
  • English-first or international environment.
  • A place where I can contribute immediately on the frontend and grow on the backend through code reviews and collaboration.
  • Modern web or AI/agentic products, where strong fundamentals and curiosity matter more than a specific framework.

Call to action? Why not?

You may see some action by browsing my projects. If you prefer a concise version of my professional saga, you can just download my resume.

If you’re really feeling adventurous, you can even try to hire me. You’ll find a few hints on my contact page