Senior Full-Stack Engineer in Kissimmee & Orlando — Remote Delivery for Florida Teams
Nicholas Loperena is a senior full-stack engineer based in Kissimmee, FL (Orlando metro), available for remote roles serving Central Florida and US companies. React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL.
Companies searching for a full-stack developer in Kissimmee, software engineer in Orlando, or remote engineer in Central Florida often get two bad options: local generalists without modern stack depth, or remote contractors with no regional accountability.
I am Nicholas Loperena (Nico Loperena)—a senior full-stack engineer based in Kissimmee, FL (Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford metro), working remote-first for US teams while staying in EST for standups, launches, and on-call overlap.
Kissimmee & Orlando: local presence, remote delivery
My home base is Kissimmee (34744), minutes from Orlando’s tech and hospitality corridor. That matters for:
- Florida employers who want a senior engineer in-state for compliance, contracting, or occasional onsite
- National remote teams that need reliable US time-zone coverage without offshore lag
- Central Florida startups scaling from WordPress or Shopify into custom React/Next.js platforms
I do not require daily office presence—I work remote only—but I am available for quarterly onsite planning sessions in Orlando or Kissimmee when a team needs it.
What I build for employers and recruiters
| Need | What I deliver |
|---|---|
| Product web apps | React, Next.js, TypeScript, accessible UI |
| APIs & integrations | Node.js, Express, REST, webhooks, CRM hooks |
| Data layer | PostgreSQL schema, migrations, reporting queries |
| E-commerce / B2B | Headless storefronts, Shopify, catalog performance |
| Launch quality | Core Web Vitals, analytics, maintainable handoff |
Recent production work includes ForzaBuilt.com, RuggedRed.com, and Shopify e-commerce with 285% YoY traffic growth and 2.8% conversion at VITO Fryfilter.
Why local SEO should not mean “local only”
If you found this page searching “full stack developer Kissimmee” or “React developer Orlando”, you likely need someone who:
- Ships production code—not just landing pages
- Can join your Slack tomorrow and own a sprint
- Understands Florida business contexts (tourism, real estate, B2B distribution, hospitality tech)
That is the profile I optimize this site for. The about page has full work history; the portfolio has shipped systems; my resume is one click away.
Remote policy: what I am looking for
I am open to full-time and senior contract roles that are primarily remote within the US. Ideal fits:
- Engineering-led product companies
- B2B SaaS or e-commerce teams modernizing legacy stacks
- Agencies with strong technical leadership (not body-shop churn)
Less ideal: roles that require daily onsite commutes in non-Florida markets.
Central Florida tech landscape
Orlando and Kissimmee continue to grow as hubs for simulation, hospitality tech, fintech back-office, and distributed SaaS teams hiring Florida remote talent. Senior engineers who combine local availability with national remote experience are still relatively scarce—especially with PostgreSQL and Node.js depth, not just WordPress or no-code.
Next steps for recruiters and hiring managers
- Recruiters: Download resume (PDF) · LinkedIn
- Hiring managers: View work samples · Read the hiring guide
- Contact: use the form on About or email nicholasloperena@gmail.com
Based in Kissimmee, Florida. Building for remote teams nationwide.