Martin Burford
Front-End Developer
Front-End Architect
Live Area
- March 2021 - February 2022
- London, UK


Role overview
- I was the sole Front-End Developer working on a UI component library, consisting of approximately 120 components, built from the ground up using React, TypeScript and Sass, in an Atomic Design pattern.
- I built a fully interactive headless eCommerce site, demonstrating all of the UI components via a NextJS app.
- I also built a comprehensive Storybook, helping to demonstrate all components rendered in a number of different ways, eg: different colour themes, different locales, left-to-right and right-to-left rendering.
- All components were fully responsive.
Technologies used
Code samples
Examples of code are available to view for this role. All code provided was 100% written by myself with no other Developers involved.
Recommendations

Paul BidderVP Sales CX & Commerce
I've had the pleasure of working with Martin over the last year and I've been really impressed with the way in which he applies himself to the task/ask. It is the level of technical detail that impressed me most about Martin, he does not just give a top-line idea of how the solution will work, he goes into the true Atomic deconstruction of the request to ensure that everything is understood. It is then his level of detail in explaining how the solution will be built that is super impressive, and you can just sit there and see that he knows his onions and will be a very very safe pair of hands on getting your solution delivered. It has been a really awesome experience working with Martin, I've been able to trust him to deliver for me time and again and I hope that we will work together again in the future.

Richard MathiasTechnology Director
I had the pleasure of being involved with Martin at the recruitment stage, and worked with Martin on a few engagements whilst he was at LiveArea. Where I found it a struggle sometimes to navigate the increasingly complex and ever-evolving domain of front-end technologies, Martin always possessed that clarity of vision, purpose and outcomes to make sure we could deliver what's best for both us and the client. If you want someone to inspire individuals as well as lead the client in doing the right thing, Martin's your guy!

Matthew ChallisTeam Lead
I placed Martin in his last permanent role, during the interview process the hiring manager described him as one of the best developers he had ever spoken to! Needless to say he got the role and during his time there did some awesome work. I have known Martin for a long time, he is direct, honest and easy to work with and always happy to help. Will always recommend and look forward to working with him again in the future.