Pamela Gilmour

Software Engineer

Building for the web.

About

I'm a software engineer with 4 years of experience building accessible, high-performance web applications—mostly frontend work with a solid amount of WordPress and backend development. I've spent a lot of time modernizing legacy systems, leading frontend architecture for high-visibility products, and working with cross-functional teams to ship things that work.

I care about writing clean, maintainable code and making life easier for the people I work with, whether that's through documentation, code reviews, or just being someone people can ask questions.

Experience

  • Senior Creative Developer @ Codeword Agency

    2025 - Present

    Develop and maintain web applications across multiple technology stacks including Vercel, WordPress, and BrightSpot CMS. Manage site infrastructure and deployments for client-facing applications. Implement features within enterprise CMS platforms for major client accounts.

  • Full Stack Software Engineer @ KQED Inc.

    2025 - 2022

    Led frontend development for large-scale projects including the California Voter Guide and Support site, collaborating closely with designers and product managers to deliver accessible, performant user experiences. Built and maintained custom Gutenberg blocks to modernize KQED’s WordPress multisite infrastructure, enhancing editorial flexibility and reducing technical debt. Architected React components across multiple high-traffic sites, improving code reuse and accelerating development velocity. Advocated for and implemented accessibility best practices (WCAG 2.1), ensuring inclusive and compliant user experiences. Championed test-driven development, improved code review processes, and mentored interns and junior engineers through pair programming and documentation.

  • Web Developer Intern @ Postman

    Jul - Dec 2021

    Worked on REST API workflows and frontend testing strategies. Gained practical experience in API testing, documentation, and developer-first tools.

Projects

Coming soon...