Manuel Payán Cabrera
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About Me

Senior Frontend Developer with 10 years of professional experience, including 8 years specializing in frontend development. Expert in building high-performance web applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Node.js. Strong focus on scalable architecture, UX/UI quality, and performance optimization. Proven ability to lead frontend initiatives, collaborate across teams, and deliver impactful solutions—most recently in eCommerce, finance, and enterprise environments.

Experience

Senior Frontend Developer

StubHub International

Jun 2022 – Present

  • Leadership of new frontend developments using React and Next.js, driving architectural improvements and performance optimizations.
  • Migration of legacy CI/CD pipelines from Concourse to GitHub Actions, streamlining deployment processes.
  • Consolidation of legacy repositories into modular monorepos using Lerna and Webpack, reducing architectural complexity, operational costs.
  • Enhancement of Core Web Vitals.
  • Implementation of SSR strategies to boost SEO performance and initial load times.
  • Championing of testing adoption across the platform, migration from outdated libraries (Mocha, Enzyme) to modern testing stack (Jest, React Testing Library).
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver features aligned with product roadmap.

Frontend Developer

Version 1

Jul 2021 – Jun 2022

  • Development of user interfaces for international clients in capital markets and cryptocurrency sectors using React (CRA) and styled-components.
  • Design of UI/UX workflows with Figma for new features, ensuring seamless integration with Python-based APIs.
  • Building of containerized infrastructure with Docker and authoring of Kubernetes configuration files for deployment.
  • Work across multi-cloud environments including Azure and AWS, adapting solutions to different infrastructure requirements.

Full Stack Developer

PcComponentes

Mar 2019 – Jul 2021

  • Refactoring of legacy PHP/Symfony monolith into microservices architecture using Flask and React.
  • Development of modern frontend with React, implementing SSR and TypeScript for improved performance and type safety.
  • Establishment of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Docker, and Kubernetes, supporting infrastructure modernization process.
  • Implementation of SEO optimization strategies to enhance platform visibility and organic traffic.
  • Application of Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS patterns, and RabbitMQ for efficient service orchestration.

Software Engineer

University of Granada

Jul 2017 – Mar 2019

  • Development of web systems to optimize visitor flows to the Alhambra using Django and AngularJS.
  • Application of neural networks and data forecasting techniques for real-time prediction and analytics.

Software Engineer

SICE

Jun 2016 – Jul 2017

  • Development of Intelligent Transport System (ITS) web platform using React and Mapbox for geospatial visualization.
  • Implementation of new features and integrations for desktop application with PHP and C#.
  • Active participation in technical project documentation, requirements specification, and technical writing.
  • Direct coordination with international clients to gather requirements and deliver solutions.

Technical Skills

Frontend

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptJavaScript (ES6+)HTML5CSS3SSRChakra UI

Testing

JestReact Testing LibraryPlaywrightCypress

Build Tools

ViteWebpack

Code Quality

ESLintPrettierSonarQubeGit

Design Tools

FigmaSketch

DevOps & Cloud

DockerKubernetesGitHub ActionsAWSGCPAzure

Backend (Basic)

Node.jsPHP (Symfony)Python (Flask)

Project Management

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)JiraCI/CD

Education

Master's in Data Science & Computer Engineering

University of Granada

2017 – 2019

Graduate in Computer Engineering

University of Granada

2010 – 2015

Specialization in Information Systems and Databases

Courses & Certifications

Testing Modern Frontend Applications

CodelyTV - 2020

Docker & Kubernetes: The Complete Guide

Udemy - 2019

Advanced Web Development with Django & Ionic

6 Cocos - 2016

Languages

  • Spanish:Native
  • English:B1 certified – Professional experience with international clients

Interests

Frontend architecturePerformance optimizationSportsTravelAIAutobiographies