About Me

Hi, I'm James. I'm a full-stack developer specialising in Laravel & Vue, based in Staffordshire, UK.

My adventure as a developer started back in high school, where I began learning about frontend development before eventually diving into the backend. With over 9 years of experience, I now work with clients to create full-stack applications that help them make more money, automate processes, and simplify their working routines.

James Harley

What I Do

I specialise in building custom web applications that solve real business problems.

Custom Web Applications

From CRMs to booking systems, I build bespoke applications tailored to your specific business needs.

API Development

RESTful APIs that power mobile apps, integrate with third-party services, and connect your systems together.

E-Commerce Solutions

Online stores with secure payment processing, inventory management, and seamless checkout experiences.

My Approach

Clear Communication

I believe in keeping things simple and transparent. You'll always know what's happening with your project, and I'm always available to answer questions.

Quality Code

I write clean, maintainable code that's built to last. Every project follows best practices and is thoroughly tested.

Long-Term Partner

I'm not just here to build your project and disappear. I'm invested in your success and available for ongoing support, updates, and new features.

Experience

PHP Developer

Cameo IT

Working on a REST API using Laravel and consuming the API data into a Vue frontend to allow for the management of customers.

Apr 2025 - Jan 2026

Software Developer

Hike SEO

Continious work on enhancing and integrating AI into the platform using Laravel as the backbone.

Sept 2024 - Apr 2025

PHP Developer

Tebex

Constructed and managed a public REST API using Laravel whilst also improving the payment gateway on the website.

May 2023 - Aug 2024

Web Developer

Steadfast Collective

Working across a number of Laravel applications including brochure websites, booking systems and an online cross stitch designer.

May 2022 - May 2023

PHP Developer

VGD

A short stint working on a Symfony e-commerce application until the company were no longer trading.

Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

Web Developer

Razor Creations

Working across various Laravel applications including CRMs, comparison websites and admin dashboards using either Vue, Vue & Inertia or Livewire.

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

Web Developer

West Midlands Media

Focusing on the frontend of brochure and e-commerce websites with a sprinkle of Wordpress.

Feb 2018 - Nov 2019

Web Developer

Mailcoms

Created and managed e-commerce websites on various platforms including WooCommerce, Shopify and Opencart.

May 2016 - Feb 2018

Let's work together

Have a project in mind? I'd love to hear about it.

£40 /hour