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

    Architect and oversee the development of highly distributed web interfaces designed for real-time decision-making and post-processing analysis. Spearhead strategic initiatives to modernize the geospatial and graph-rendering stack, prioritizing system performance, immersive 3D visualization, and significant cost reduction through vendor-neutral architecture.

      • 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