Joe Hentges

Engineer at Swoop

I build accessible products and digital experiences.

About

Dynamic Software Engineer with experience developing scalable web applications and distributed systems. Leads cross functional development teams while driving continuous improvement. Proven track record in driving product development, mentoring engineers and implementing efficient software development practices in face-paced environments.

Experience

  1. 2025Present

    Senior Software Engineer · Swoop Technologies

    Designed and developed the primary web interface for a highly distributed system, focusing on real-time decision-making and post-processing analysis. Built high-performance 2D and 3D animated visualizations, including graphs and geospatial maps, leveraging advanced web technologies like WebGL and contributing to a critical third-party SDK.

      • Python
      • Javascript
      • Typescript
      • Next.js
      • React
    • 20202025

      Dev Lead · Optum

      Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced software systems and deliver high-quality, robust production code to support a diverse array of business clients and their users. Provide leadership within the engineering department through close collaboration, knowledge shares, and mentorship.

      • Azure
      • Java
      • Spring Boot
      • GraphQL
      • React
      • TypeScript
      • Next.js
      • Express.js
      • Storybook
    • 20192020

      Software Engineer Intern · WEX

      Worked closely with mobile app teams, focusing on Jenkins automation, .NET software updates, and UI testing automation.

      • Jenkins
      • .NET
      • Java

    Projects

    1. Skyline

      Skyline

      A Next.js monolithic boilerplate. Quickly get started on your next project.

      • Docker
      • Redis
      • PostgreSQL
      • TypeScript
      • Stripe
      • NextJs
      • Drizzle
      • Shadcn
    2. Pre-Effective Member Portal

      Pre-Effective Member Portal

      Helps OptumRx client's and their employees compare healthcare plans across a wide array of services, such as pharmacy search, drug pricing, medication fulfillment, and more...

      • Azure
      • React
      • NextJs
      • ExpressJs
      • Typescript
    3. Homechef

      Homechef

      An open source and self-hostable cook book. Import recipes via URLs and strip the unnecessary details.

      • Self-hosting
      • Redis
      • Postgres
      • SQL
      • React
      • NextJs
      • Typescript