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Declan Doherty

Camberwell,VIC

Summary

Frontend-focused Engineering Manager with 10+ years of experience building high-impact web applications and leading engineering teams. Proven track record delivering modern, performant frontend architectures using Vue.js, Nuxt.js, and other modern JavaScript frameworks. Adept at thriving in high-paced, collaborative environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Manager

News Perform
02.2022 - Current
  • Lead a team of 4 engineers delivering web experiences for millions of users across top Australian racing and sports platforms.
  • Hands-on technical lead for frontend projects—established architectural patterns using Nuxt.js and implemented reusable component libraries.
  • Introduced structured frontend code reviews and mentoring practices, raising code quality and team capability.
  • Set and tracked team OKRs aligned with product vision, ensuring delivery of features with high UI/UX impact.
  • Spearheaded a migration initiative to modernize legacy Vue 2 codebases to Vue 3 + Composition API.
  • Act as bridge between engineering and product/art departments to scope, plan, and deliver high-velocity releases.

Senior Front End Developer

News Perform
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Led a squad of frontend developers in a complete rebuild of one of Australia’s largest racing affiliate websites.
  • Architected responsive, SEO-optimized pages with Nuxt.js and integrated with complex data APIs.
  • Ran weekly frontend-focused brown bag sessions to upskill peers in modern Vue patterns and performance tooling.
  • Partnered with product/design to deliver mobile-first user experiences under tight deadlines.

Software Developer

Punters.com.au (News Perform)
09.2018 - 02.2021
  • Built scalable and modular frontend components integrated with backend APIs across multiple racing sites.
  • Created and maintained shared CSS/SCSS libraries to unify brand and UX across platforms.
  • Instrumented performance metrics and helped drive down page load times by over 40%.
  • Regularly collaborated with product and design to iterate quickly on UI/UX improvements.

Software Developer

Keelings Solutions Ireland
05.2014 - 09.2017
  • Developed ERP dashboards for international clients using JavaScript and .NET.
  • Worked closely with CTO on the development of a mobile web frontend dashboard using modern frameworks.
  • Designed and maintained REST APIs for frontend integrations across mobile and desktop platforms.

Junior Software Developer

DeliveryCert
06.2013 - 05.2014
  • Designed and developed frontend features for Android delivery tracking applications.
  • Created UI components for GPS tracking and digital signature capture.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Dublin Institute of Technology
Co. Dublin, Ireland
2013

Timeline

Engineering Manager

News Perform
02.2022 - Current

Senior Front End Developer

News Perform
02.2021 - 02.2022

Software Developer

Punters.com.au (News Perform)
09.2018 - 02.2021

Software Developer

Keelings Solutions Ireland
05.2014 - 09.2017

Junior Software Developer

DeliveryCert
06.2013 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Dublin Institute of Technology

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