bodmas

Senior Backend Engineer

Dynamic Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of extensive experience in the industry, and a demonstrated history at Banque Misr, where I improved system efficiency by 30% and boosted batch processing performance by 82% through parallelization. Delivered scalable backend systems that enabled Moniepoint's $1B+ valuation. Skilled in developing resilient microservices, optimizing backend systems, and utilizing cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes) for global operations. With over 2 years of experience executing projects remotely, I have successfully collaborated with distributed teams across various time zones. Committed to delivering high-performance, reliable backend systems that align with the evolving goals of innovative and growth-oriented organizations.


Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $88,000

Hourly rate: $45

Nationality: 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Residency: 🇳🇬 Nigeria


Experience

Software Engineer
Amazon
2021 - 2022
• Achieved a 7% boost in Amazon’s Catalog System Search and Export performance by streamlining key processes and contributing to ongoing Agile enhancements • Migrated large-scale clusters from AL2012 to AL2, automating over 80% of the process and eliminating manual errors • Architected and documented a scalable solution for transmitting product hierarchy updates, coordinating with 5+ stakeholder teams to ensure seamless integration • Applied AWS AppConfig to manage dynamic configurations, reducing deployment risks and improving rollback efficiency by 40% • Resolved high-priority incidents during on-call rotations and automated dependency resolution, increasing system uptime and reducing alert fatigue
Enterprise Architect
Teamapt Limited
2018 - 2021
• Engineered high-volume services (airtime API, direct debit, fund transfer) as principal developer, enabling over 1M secure monthly transactions across retail and enterprise platforms • Supported talent acquisition by interviewing 20+ engineering candidates, while mentoring a team of 10 junior engineers to support team scaling and performance • Collaborated on high-impact projects by delivering mission-critical microservices, including agent-based bank transfers and cloud routing, that boosted service reliability by 30% and reduced latency by 25% • Redesigned the microservices architecture to enhance scalability and security, supporting a 10x increase in transaction volume and ensuring compliance with industry security standards • Championed the development of a customization module for 10+ banks, ensuring tailored solutions to meet specific client needs
Lead Java Software Engineer
Shopp!ng Internet Services
2017 - 2018
• Designed and implemented a secure escrow microservice, increasing platform trust and reducing fraudulent transactions by 25% • Utilized TypeScript to automate the user identity migration from Stormpath to Okta, enabling a seamless transition for 100% of our customers and reducing manual overhead by 90% • Guided a cohort of engineering interns through structured code reviews and mentoring, resulting in 2 interns receiving full-time offers and reducing onboarding time by 30% • Worked closely with developers, QA, and product teams to deliver 5 high-quality software solutions and ship them ahead of schedule
Senior Software Engineer
+LiFE
2016 - 2017
• Developed and deployed a Protocol Stack (+LiFE), establishing robust ad-hoc communication between 100+ Android nodes and enabling resilient data transfer in low-infrastructure environments • Optimized network with DFS and binary search, enabling 5x more concurrent devices without performance loss
Software Engineer Intern
Think First Technologies
2012 - 2013
• Developed an imprest application with 2K+ LOC, marking my first contribution to the open-source community • Maintained key BlackBerry application features for 6 months to support critical business workflows

Skills

aws
docker
git
hyperledger-fabric
java
javascript
kotlin
kubernetes
linux
nosql
redis
sql
typescript
english