Josh Magness

Staff Software Engineer solving diverse technical challenges across multiple domains. I thrive at the intersection of design and engineering, creating solutions that serve both technical and non-technical users alike. Whether architecting design systems, building serverless APIs, or mentoring teams through technical transitions, I bring curiosity and craftsmanship to every problem.

What I Build:

• Design Systems: Component ecosystems that unify brand, accessibility, and developer experience across decentralized organizations
• Serverless APIs: Microservice architectures that normalize content from diverse sources and enable real-time distribution
• B2B E-commerce: Complex state management systems handling cart flows, checkout processes, and multi-language support
• Customer Service Portals: Internal tools that bridge the gap between business operations and technical infrastructure

How I Work:

• Test-first methodology: Comprehensive testing architectures with Jest, Playwright, and automated accessibility validation
• Documentation excellence: Interactive Storybook environments and self-service playgrounds that reduce onboarding friction
• Open source mindset: MIT-licensed projects with external community adoption and contribution
• AI-augmented development: Leveraging Claude and modern tooling to accelerate iteration while maintaining quality standards

Passionate about web standards, accessibility, and building tools that empower people. Looking for opportunities where I can contribute to meaningful technology while continuing to grow as an engineer.