farouk2004

Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer with over five years of experience building high-performance web and mobile applications across FinTech, Cryptocurrency, and consumer technology. I deliver scalable systems, intuitive user interfaces, and measurable results through strong React expertise, solid backend knowledge, and a product-focused mindset. I have led the development of apps, websites, automations, and technical solutions that improve performance, increase engagement, and streamline operations. Known for clean engineering, creativity, and continuous growth, I bring technical excellence and a results-driven approach to every team I work with.


Experience: 9 years

Yearly salary: $80,000

Hourly rate: $80

Nationality: 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Residency: 🇹🇷 Turkey


Experience

Senior Mobile Engineer
Lytup
2023 - 2024
Built a scalable mobile application using React Native, Expo, and Redux, increasing user engagement by 40% and monthly downloads by 25%. Collaborated closely with QA teams to resolve bugs, optimize performance, and streamline release processes. Shipped continuous development builds to testers via Expo, accelerating feedback cycles and improving deployment reliability.
Mobile Engineer
Resplash
2023 - 2023
Developed a full mobile application with Google Maps, reminder systems, and real-time chat using WebSockets. Added secure Sign-In with Google and Apple, improving onboarding and authentication reliability. Integrated multimedia features such as video uploads, audio recording, and deep linking, enhancing overall user experience.
Frontend Engineer
Oyola
2021 - 2023
Built and launched the first production console and dashboard for a crypto P2P trading platform using React.js, Redux, Sass, and TypeScript. Reduced bug frequency by 40% through code reviews and enforcement of engineering best practices. Published the Oyola mobile app to both Android and iOS, increasing user reach by 50% and boosting monthly active users by 25%. Developed reusable React Native components which reduced development time by 25%.
Frontend Engineer
Boldapp
2021 - 2021
Built key fintech features including secure authentication, airtime and data purchase flows, virtual card creation, and money transfers. Implemented push notifications and in-app messaging for transaction updates. Used Zustand, custom hooks, Axios, and React Query to build a clean, maintainable, and responsive financial application. Built a fast, responsive company website using Vite.

Skills

front-end
english