Summary
Mick Dekkers is a seasoned JavaScript engineer specializing in backend development with a decade of hands-on experience in TypeScript, GraphQL APIs, and DevOps. Based in Gelderland, Netherlands, he currently builds scalable backend services at Lab Digital, with prior impact at TradeCast.TV where he implemented robust serverless architectures on AWS, CI pipelines, and observability across microservices. He has a strong track record of migrating large codebases to TypeScript, improving type safety, maintainability, and developer experience, including building internal tooling like a Backstage portal. His experience spans across frontend and backend, including Blocklevel and freelance work, giving him a holistic view of product delivery and cross-team collaboration in Agile environments. He emphasizes automated testing (Jest), code quality, and IaC (Serverless framework, CloudFormation) to ship reliable software at scale. He is a self-taught software developer who enjoys turning complex requirements into pragmatic, auditable solutions and staying current with industry best practices.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Software Development, Software Development at Self-taught
English, Dutch