Full-Stack Developer Available for Additional Work

Open to freelancing, contracts, and additional projects. Remote-friendly, Birmingham/UK also welcome.

I'm James Lapslie, a full-stack developer with 7+ years delivering large-scale UK government software used by 300,000+ people. Currently completing my M.Sci. Computer Science at University of Birmingham (ranked 1st in the UK), I specialize in building clean, scalable products that solve real problems. I'm open to freelancing, contracts, and additional work opportunities.
7+
Years Experience
300K+
Users Served
£6M+
Projects Delivered
James Lapslie

What I Deliver

Full-Stack Web Apps

Complete web applications from database to UI. React, Node.js, .NET, and modern frameworks.

React .NET Node.js SQL

Internal Tools & Dashboards

Custom business tools, admin panels, and data dashboards. Power Platform, CRM systems.

Power Platform Dynamics 365 Power BI Umbraco

API Integrations & Automation

Connect systems, automate workflows, and build reliable integrations. Power Automate, custom APIs.

REST APIs Power Automate Azure Functions Webhooks

Performance & Reliability Fixes

Debug issues, optimize performance, and improve existing systems. Code reviews and refactoring.

Performance Tuning Code Review Debugging Refactoring

Accessibility & Compliance

WCAG-compliant interfaces, accessibility audits, and inclusive design. Government standards expertise.

WCAG 2.1 Screen Readers Keyboard Navigation ARIA

AI & Machine Learning

Custom AI solutions, data classification, and intelligent automation. Improved accuracy by 80%.

Python Scikit-learn OpenAI API Data Science

Current Availability

Open for Additional Work

I'm currently available for freelancing, contracts, and additional projects. Remote-friendly or Birmingham/UK based work welcome.

Freelancing
Independent projects
Contracts
Fixed-term engagements
Additional Work
Part-time opportunities

Proven Track Record

UK Government Experience — 7+ Years

Senior IT Developer at Shropshire Council. Led £6M+ Dynamics CRM systems, delivered customer-facing sites for 5,000+ staff, and built AI applications improving accuracy by 80%.

Systems used by 300,000+ people • Crisis response during COVID-19 • Enterprise-scale delivery

£6M CRM System

Led development with PwC and C-Tech contractors. Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure integration.

Dynamics 365 Power Platform Azure Project Management
COVID-19 Response Systems

Built emergency systems for food delivery, test & trace, PPE distribution. Delivered in weeks, not months.

PowerApps Power Automate SharePoint Crisis Management

Education Excellence

University of Birmingham — M.Sci. Computer Science (2023–2027)

Four-year integrated Master's in software engineering, AI and system architecture. Ranked 1st in the UK for Computer Science, top 5 nationally, QS Top 100 worldwide, and BCS‑accredited. On track for First Class Honours.

Focus: Applied AI, full‑stack engineering, distributed systems and professional practices

Year 1 Average
73%
First Class trajectory
Year 2 Average
76%
Improving performance
Status
First Class
Honours track

Interested in working together?

I'm open to freelancing, contracts, and additional work opportunities. Let's discuss how I can help with your next project.

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