Luke Howsam

Software Developer focused on React Native + mobile, backend engineering and DevOps

I'm a software developer who likes building polished products, but I'm just as interested in how they're shipped and run. That typically involves a mix of React Native, AI & backend systems, CI/CD and cloud infrastructure.

CV
Luke sitting on stone steps in front of a red door
🇳🇱 2025
A polaroid of Luke and the team in front of the App.js Conf backdrop in Kraków
App.js 2025
Luke and the team smiling on a rooftop terrace at night, with Wawel Castle lit up over Kraków behind them
App.js 2026
Luke crouching on a lake bank, smiling and holding up a large common carp
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How I work The principles I use to build, ship and run software

Experience

Flutter UKI

Leeds, UK 2023 – 2026

Software Developer - Sporting Life

Jan 2025 – Aug 2026

Software Developer within the Sporting Life TimeForm division, focused on mobile, shared platform work and delivery improvements.

  • Worked on greenfield React Native development alongside Software Mansion during the early phase of the project.
  • Improve performance and maintainability of the app
  • Helped spearhead shared SDK development for React Native and web.
  • Improved org-wide DevOps approaches across Terraform, CI/CD and cloud infrastructure.
  • Delivered maintenance and feature work across frontend and backend projects.

Tech stack: React Native / Next.js / TypeScript / C# / Terraform / CI/CD / Kubernetes / AWS / Sentry

Software Developer - SBG

Aug 2023 – Nov 2024

Software Developer within the GLS (Game Launch Service) squad that provided game-launching capabilities for all gaming content across the business.

  • Maintained internal NPM packages, shared SDKs, web apps and serverless functions.
  • Supported a mission-critical safer gambling tool used across the business.
  • Drove DevOps improvements and helped monitor services with New Relic, Grafana and Prometheus.
  • Supported and mentored teammates while also taking on captain duties.

Tech stack: TypeScript / Node.js / AWS / Terraform / New Relic / Next.js

Hive IT

Sheffield, UK 2020 – 2023

Software Engineer

May 2022 – Aug 2023

Worked as a full-stack software engineer at a local digital agency, mainly across government and charity projects.

  • Drove DevOps and internal process improvements.
  • Handled feature delivery and maintenance work across client projects.
  • Presented technical proofs of concept to stakeholders.
  • Supported and mentored teammates.

Tech stack: TypeScript / Testing / DevOps / Accessibility / Azure

Software Tester

May 2021 – May 2022

Worked as a mid/senior software tester to improve the existing testing culture within the company.

  • Reduced technical debt in the testing approach.
  • Improved team happiness through better quality practices.
  • Enhanced testing standards and ways of working.
  • Led and maintained test plans and documentation throughout project lifecycles.

Tech stack: QA / Automation / Test Strategy / Documentation / Azure

Junior Software Tester

Oct 2020 – May 2021

Worked as a junior software tester, taking ownership of testing after the previous tester moved on.

  • Built up both manual and automated testing skills.
  • Supported maintenance across large and small projects.
  • Helped establish stronger testing foundations for the team.

Tech stack: Manual Testing / Automation / QA / Azure

The Floow

Sheffield, UK 2019 – 2020

Junior Service Desk Analyst

Jun 2019 – Jul 2020

Provided L2 technical support for a SaaS insurance app serving customers across the EU, UKI and North America.

  • Provided technical support across multiple regions including EMEA, UKI, IT, FR and DE.
  • Resolved customer issues and improved turnaround time.
  • Collaborated with development and QA teams to solve deeper technical issues more efficiently.

Tech stack: Support / Troubleshooting / SaaS / Incident Response