Scott Murphy

Software Engineering & Web Development

Skills & Tools

HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript

Modern Frontend Frameworks (React, Next.js, SvelteKit)

Responsive Design with Tailwind CSS

UI/UX Design Principles and Implementation

Backend Development (Databases, APIs, ORMs)

PostgreSQL, MySQL, AWS Cloud Services

API Design (REST, tRPC, GraphQL)

Database Abstraction with Prisma and Drizzle ORM

Version Control with Git

Design & Prototyping (Figma and Other Tools)

Deployment & Scaling (Turborepo, Netlify, Vercel)

Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

Team Leadership and Project Ownership

Mentorship and Skill Development

Continuous Learning and Adaptability

Cross-functional Collaboration

Experience

Senior Software Engineer & Technical Lead

murfweb.dev

Aug 2023 - Present

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Winston Salem, NC

  • Design, coordinate, and execute the development of custom software solutions tailored to each client's operational, customer, financial, and reporting needs.
  • Lead hands-on development of modern web applications using frameworks and tools such as TurboRepo, React, SvelteKit and Prisma (ORM)
  • Build, manage, and maintain scalable databases to support client-specific data structures, including customer, vendor, and sales data.
  • Oversee domain and subdomain configuration, cloud services (e.g., S3, EC2), GitHub repositories, and testing environments throughout the full web development lifecycle.

Senior Frontend Engineer

HouseCanary

Mar 2022 - July 2023

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San Francisco, CA - Remote

  • Lead the development, strategy, collaboration, documentation and maintenance for the HouseCanary Component Library built with Figma, Storybook and React/Typescript.
  • Deliver composable, fully-typed, component-driven React Applications for HouseCanary Solutions, a web-based property evaluation SaaS platform.
  • Work cross team as member of the Solutions Platform (horizontal team) while communicating across all members of the organization as it pertains to Business Requirements, Code Reviews, Mentorship and Collaboration, mostly in an Agile setting.
  • Deploy/Release code using CI/CD process including AWS, Github and Terraform.

Lead UI Engineer

Fanatics, Inc.

July 2021 - Mar 2022

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Tampa, FL - Remote

  • Streamline all aspects of UI development for Fanatics Brands proprietary supply chain software using Storybook, React, Typescript, Styled Components, Figma, and Antd UI library.
  • Lead development team in conception, development and maintenance of shared UI library used across Brands.
  • Foster a development culture of coding consistency and excellence through mentorship, code reviews, office hours, weekly demos in an International setting (West Coast/East Coast, India).

Senior Software Engineer

Capital One Financial Services

July 2017 - July 2021

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Richmond, VA

  • Rapidly develop web experiences for Production and User Experience testing.
  • Collaborate with designers, product owners and various stakeholders using Agile methodology and Front-End collaboration tools.
  • Mentor associate developers and content creators on best practices.
  • Lead integration of Gravity, Capital One's visual, user experience and interaction design system of web components on the CardSite platform.
  • Host a weekly roundtable developer discussion known as “Dev Corner”. Topics include exploring latest industry/web development trends, component build demos and platform alignment.
  • Conduct Pull Request reviews to help our team meet tight daily production release deadlines.
  • Write unit and regression tests using Jest and Protractor testing suites.

Senior Developer

The Martin Agency

July 2016 - July 2017

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Richmond, VA

  • Build and deploy modern and responsive websites and digital media banners for a large catalog of world renowned clients using HTML5, CSS3, JS, Google Ad Services and Adobe (Photoshop, Animate).
  • Work in highly collaborative environment to deliver spectacular rich media components that function seamlessly within webpages and meet restrictive size requirements.

Frontend Developer

Celerity IT, LLC (Capital One Contractor)

June 2014 - July 2016

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Richmond, VA

  • Rapidly and efficiently build production-level user-interfaces within small and large teams of designers, developers, project managers and stakeholders.

Web Developer

Rocket Pop Media

November 2012 - June 2014

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Richmond, VA

  • Manage all aspects of design & development specializing in web design, development and hosting for small businesses and non-profits.
  • Extensive custom WordPress theme and plugin development using HTML, CSS, JS, PHP and MySQL.
  • Coordinate with clients to determine project scope, budget and timeline.

About Scott

Nickname

Location

School

Years Coding

Work Style

Code Editor

Necessities

Hobbies

Testimonials

"Scott is a true workhorse—driven, reliable, and always eager for new challenges. In my 15+ years in web development, few match his determination to deliver high-quality results ahead of schedule. He's a constant learner, always exploring new tools and technologies, even on weekends. A rare “unicorn,” Scott combines strong technical acumen with a deep appreciation for design and UX, earning him the trust and admiration of his design partners through his pixel-perfect execution."

Luke Simpson - Tech Lead

"Scott is one of the best engineers I've worked with at Capital One. From day one, he's been an exceptional teammate—hardworking, collaborative, approachable, and universally well-liked. He's my go-to for tough problems, always ready to drop what he's doing to help. His technical skill and problem-solving abilities are outstanding, and he's a natural mentor and teacher. I've learned so much from him and have no doubt he'll excel at whatever he sets his sights on."

Jary Moth - Senior Software Engineer

"Scott Murphy is a sharp, dependable engineer who brings creativity and efficiency to every project—big or small. He consistently delivers accurate results under tight deadlines, flags risks early, and clears obstacles with ease. He's a great communicator, always willing to help others, and a pleasure to work with. I'm excited to see what he accomplishes next."

Joel Shaw - Software Engineer

"Scott consistently tackles challenging work, flags issues early, communicates clearly, and is always quick to support his teammates. Outstanding work—keep it up!"

Geoff Laux - Product Manager

"Scott was a great collaborator—open to ideas and quick to develop creative code solutions for even the most challenging UI goals. His flexibility and teamwork were truly appreciated."

Lance Rogers - Creative Director

"Scott builds exceptional websites and prototypes, pairing strong coding skills with a sharp eye for visual design."

John Jones - Senior Designer

A Special Note

To put it simply, I love to code ❤️

Whether I'm freelancing, working on personal projects, or collaborating with other developers, I find immense joy in the process of creative problem-solving and bringing user experiences to life 🏅

I look forward to hearing from you and partnering together in the future 🚀