Overview
I rebuilt the frontend of merkur-sports.de, one of Germany’s top online gaming platforms, serving millions of users across the continent. This was a ground-up rewrite using modern technologies and best practices.
Role & Responsibilities
As the frontend lead for this project, I:
- Component Library Architecture: Architected and built a reusable component library from scratch using React, TypeScript, Redux, and Storybook
- Test-Driven Development: Implemented TDD practices using Jest to ensure code quality and reliability
- Technical Leadership: Led the frontend rebuild, making key architectural decisions and establishing development patterns
- Cross-team Collaboration: Worked closely with backend engineers, designers, and product managers throughout the rebuild process
- Documentation: Created comprehensive documentation using Storybook for all components
Technical Stack
- React with TypeScript for type-safe component development
- Redux for state management
- Storybook for component documentation and development
- Jest for unit and integration testing
- TDD (Test-Driven Development) practices
Impact
Successfully delivered a modern, scalable platform that serves millions of users across Germany and Europe. The reusable component library significantly accelerated development velocity for future features and improved code consistency across the application.
Company
Bede Gaming (October 2020 - December 2023) - A leading provider of gaming technology solutions for operators worldwide.