James Tetley

Software Developer

Earth-based software developer available for contracting redesign / rebuild of existing or non-existing website / web application / app, consultancy and project planning.

Projects

03/10/2025
Hillarys

Next.js and TypeScript rebuild of Hillarys Blinds with Prismic, creating a scalable architecture and improved content flows.

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03/10/2025
Apple

Built HTML and CSS landing pages for the iPhone 15 campaign, including scroll-driven animations and interactive comparison guides.

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02/10/2025
Sony

Custom framework and pattern library in Fractal.js with integration into AEM allowing rapid component generation.

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03/10/2025
Mark Vessey

Custom WordPress / Bedrock site, focused on high-impact visuals and GSAP / Key Frame animations with server-side image optimisation.

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01/10/2025
Tileyard

Custom WordPress rebuild using Bedrock, Composer, PHP, SCSS and TypeScript, with Bash and Node.js scripts for deployment, database management and site cloning.

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02/10/2025
Penningtons

Custom Shopify theme with Timber, Liquid, TypeScript and SCSS, along with a plugin for recurring orders that gave customers full control of their subscriptions.

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Quotes & Reviews

30+ Years on the BBCJohn Young
Working with James was one of the best decisions I made when rebranding my media business several years ago. Over eight years, he’s proved to be creative, responsive, organised and loyal - a real support when I needed it, delivering a fairly priced full service from initial conversation to wireframe, design, build, deployment and beyond.

https://johnyoungmedia.co.uk/

EssenceMediacom NorthClaire Kerley
Brilliant contractor who has been a life saver on our client project. Pro-active, engaged, great problem solver and willing to get stuck in. Has become an extension of the permanent core team and highly recommended

https://www.codecomputerlove.com/

Mighty SharpSteph Thommen
James is a talented, extremely knowledgeable, efficient and all round helpful. We have used his skills on a variety of projects during the period and he's always happy to jump in, work things out and deliver beyond initial expectations. He's a pleasure to work with and I'm looking forward to the next project we need to engage him on.
MD Built By BuffaloDan Griffiths
James worked with us for several years and is very much missed. He is a self starter and gets stuck into projects without needing much in the way of direction.

His work is great quality and has real thought to it. The final thing I would say is that he is also a pleasure to work with and has a great sense of humour so if you are working together onsite he makes it enjoyable without sacrificing the work.

https://builtbybuffalo.com/

30+ Years on the BBCJohn Young
James wanted to hear my own ideas, and then made suggestions of his own. I always felt listened to, but confident that his tweaks and suggestions would prove worthwhile. They did. He quickly knocked my own concepts into shape, turning my eight pages of A4 notes into a website I’ve been proud of ever since. Whenever I’ve wanted to update it with new content, James has guided me through the process, giving me confidence to tinker under the bonnet of my website myself. What’s more, when any tech issues have arisen (as they inevitably do), James would always respond immediately, always with a solution.

https://johnyoungmedia.co.uk/

Health Unlimited LimitedSue Abdi-Jones
James was really great - we will book him again!

https://www.healthunlimited.com/

30+ Years on the BBCJohn Young
As a former BBC journalist, I have no hesitation in recommending James to anyone who wants to work with a likeable guy rather than a faceless team, and, if things go wrong, have an expert who’ll get back to you rather than leave you filling in an online form or waiting on hold for someone who doesn’t know your business.

https://johnyoungmedia.co.uk/

Technical Director at Built By BuffaloJasper Tandy
Tetley always goes that little bit further. I lost count of the number of times I was expecting to have to solve some integration thing, or write a bit of JavaScript and he'd have already done it; saving me a job. Work is always super high quality and modular, which makes my job as a backend developer so much easier. He's also very fun to work with - we all really miss his ridiculous sense of humour!

https://builtbybuffalo.com/

Uber DigitalSteve Thornton
James was with us for 2 weeks for holiday cover. We didn't have a huge amount of work for him, but what he did was good and we'll consider using him in the future. He's a very good team player which really helps, so i look forward to working with him again.

https://weareuber.digital/

MRM, Technical DirectorJames Seabrook
I've had the pleasure of working along side James for a few years now, the guy is incredibly smart and really understands technology, or more specifically what technology would best suit a project. He's able to blend between various frameworks effortlessly. He's also very personable, a great communicator and fantastic team lead.

https://www.mrm.com/

30+ Years on the BBCJohn Young
In an increasingly sterile business world, James has been a breath of fresh air.

https://johnyoungmedia.co.uk/

Music

03/10/2025
Fractures

Fractures, a skate punk band hailing from Brighton, UK, unites four accomplished musicians from diverse backgrounds in the punk rock music scene.

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04/10/2025
Dead Harts

Dead Harts were founded in late 2009 and hail from Sheffield in the North of England. Influenced by the likes of The Chariot, Norma Jean and Gwen Stacy; Harts deliver songs with an unrivaled raw passion and live energy.

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04/10/2025
Raptures

Raptures are a hardcore band from Brighton, UK — a group of long-time friends from across the local music scene.

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04/10/2025
Mash Attack

Hampshire based Ska with Rock and Punk, fat bass lines, catchy horns, fast guitar riffs and loud duel vocals.

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04/10/2025
Saved By The Band

Saved by the Band are a Brighton-based function band serving up feel-good bangers from the 90s and 00s. From Sugababes to Shania Twain, Katy Perry to Blondie.

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04/09/2025
Barstool Preachers

Bar Stool Preachers burst onto the scene with their debut album Blatant Propaganda in 2016, quickly earning a reputation for their infectious energy and message-driven punk rock.

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