Senior Software Engineer

I build fast, accessible web experiences with React, TypeScript, and modern CSS.

25+ years in front‑end engineering across product and agency teams. Pragmatic, collaborative, and detail‑oriented. Based in Phoenix, AZ.

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About

I've been a web developer for over 25 years and have seen many frameworks, libraries, and automation tools introduced during that time; making things more complex and easier at the same time.

My other passion is music, and I'm also the drummer in the Phoenix band Rock Steady. I enjoy seeing live music, hanging with my family and friends, good whiskey, and craft beers.

Experience

Shutterfly, Inc. — Senior Software Engineer II

Oct 2019 – Jan 2026 · Tempe, AZ

Build and maintain features for thumbnail, product info, and home pages with React/TypeScript.
Developed Node.js web server and integrated new CMS (Bloomreach XM).
Led scrum ceremonies, code reviews, releases, and mentored engineers.
Worked on the next generation main builder tool for creating personalized photo products.

Meritage Homes — Front End Web Developer

Apr 2018 – Oct 2019 · Scottsdale, AZ

Partnered with Marketing to ship new features for meritagehomes.com.
Built offline/online customer registration PWA with service workers.
Optimized performance/usability; maintained web kiosk experiences.

Tallwave — Front End Web Developer

Feb 2017 – Apr 2018 · Scottsdale, AZ

Delivered SPAs with Angular in collaboration with Design and clients.
Built and maintained Drupal and WordPress sites.

Ethology — Front End Web Developer

Aug 2015 – Feb 2017 · Scottsdale, AZ

Built Drupal/WordPress sites and multiple ethology.com versions.

McMurry/TMG — Front End Web Developer

Feb 2013 – Jul 2015 · Phoenix, AZ

Turned design comps into responsive sites with Sass, jQuery, and HTML.
Worked across Drupal, WordPress, and .NET stacks.

Constant Contact — Senior Visual UX Developer

Nov 2005 – Aug 2012 · Waltham, MA

Prototyped for usability studies; designed and shipped template systems.
Contributed to new feature design and accessibility improvements.

TeleGea - Web Designer

Mar 2000– Jun 2005 · Waltham, MA

Designed/developed TeleGea.net, a password-protected VoIP software demonstration portal which aided in over twenty TeleGea customer wins.
Assisted Sales Engineers with sales efforts by customizing and branding TeleGea's additional VoIP software demonstration portals.

Recommendations

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work alongside Ira on multiple web development projects at Ethology. Ira is a personable, tech savvy front-end developer who consistently performs at a high-level. From the perspective of a project manager, Ira exemplifies the ideal individual you want on your team.

— Blair P.

Over the years, I have worked with and managed many front end developers. Ira is among the best in the business as he has exhibited a level of dedication that I have rarely seen. He is always available and does what it takes to deliver well executed designs within budget and on time. Just as importantly, he is always a joy to work with and fits well into any team. He has risen to every challenge that I have put in front of him including the absorption of new systems, new languages and very challenging time sensitive projects. Ira also does a superb job of maintaining composure in challenging situations facing multiple projects at once. I would recommend Ira to anyone needing a dedicated, hard working and talented front end developer.

— Brad G.

I've worked with Ira for about 2 1/2 years. He has been the front end developer on many of the projects I worked on @ McMurry/TMG. Ira has been a great person to work with. I've been impressed with how well he handles himself under pressure. No matter how much work was on Ira's plate, you would always see him calm. Ira also impressed me with how quick he learned new technology. As we improved processes @ McMurry, we introduced new technology; and Ira was always quick to get up to speed. Whether it was new js libraries, git, sass or any other technology we used; Ira was always okay with doing the research needed to learn and update his skill set. Overall I'd say Ira is a great team member, and never shies away from any challenge. His skill set and his attitude towards work makes him a valuable person to any team he works for.

— Jorge M.

There are very few people like Ira Siegel. Top notch in web design and UX. I had the pleasure of working with him at McMurry/TMG for the last 3 years, during that time I got to know him as a person and became good friend with him. I am still in awe with the work he did building my personal website. It seems to me that he did this very effortlessly, but the design is out of this world. Skill-sets that very many people don't have. Ira's knowledge in HTML is outstanding. Did I mention that he's a great drum player? I believe any company will be lucky to have a skillful, trustworthy and loyal employee like Ira. He will shine wherever he goes.

— Kalifa K.

Ira is, by far, one of the smartest colleagues I have ever had the privilege of working with. His knowledge-base is vast and his willingness to share his knowledge to help others knows no limit. Any organization will benefit from his experience and any team will welcome his great personality.

— James F.

I build fast, accessible web experiences with React, TypeScript, and modern CSS.

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Experience

Shutterfly, Inc. — Senior Software Engineer II

Meritage Homes — Front End Web Developer

Tallwave — Front End Web Developer

Ethology — Front End Web Developer

McMurry/TMG — Front End Web Developer

Constant Contact — Senior Visual UX Developer

TeleGea - Web Designer

Selected Projects

CDW BizTech

CDW EdTech

CDW FedTech

CDW StateTech

IMSA

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