Alugo Zainab
Backend Engineer
Ikorodu,Lagos
Summary
Skilled Backend Developer with expertise in Python and Django for web applications. Designs and implements RESTful APIs using OAuth and JWT, and manages relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL. Specialises in debugging and troubleshooting complex issues while facilitating collaboration through effective communication. Utilises Git for version control to deliver secure and efficient solutions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Junior Backend Engineer
Bizedge Company
Ikeja, Lagos
2025.06 - 2026.02
- Implemented Django-based backend solutions, integrating RESTful APIs and database management for seamless application functionality.
- Analysed and resolved backend logic issues using advanced debugging techniques, enhancing overall application performance.
- Developed robust user authentication protocols to enhance security and streamline access.
- Facilitated collaborative version control with Git, ensuring consistent code integration and fostering teamwork.
Backend developer intern
Bizedge Company
Ikeja, Lagos
2025.03 - 2025.06
- Ensured optimal server performance by monitoring system resources regularly.
- Coordinated with frontend developers to design user-friendly web interfaces, enhancing user experience.
- Implemented agile methodologies to improve project delivery timelines and milestone achievement.
- Applied best practices for source code management using Git, ensuring version control integrity.
Django backend developer Trainee
Torilo
Ikeja, Lagos
2024.11 - 2025.02
- Enhanced application functionality by implementing RESTful API endpoints, facilitating smoother data exchange.
- Optimised back-end architecture for increased efficiency and scalability.
- Improved system performance by implementing Django ORM.
- Established robust server-side logic for efficient request handling and response generation.
- Devised solutions to technical problems, improving application reliability.
- Contributed to open-source projects, enhancing visibility within developer community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Lagos
Lagos,Nigeria 2018.11 - 2024.10
Skills
- Python: For web-based backend development
- Django: For Python-based web development
- Relational databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL
- RESTful APIs: Designing and building RESTful APIs
- Authentication: Implementing authentication mechanisms (eg, OAuth, JWT)
- Authorization: Implementing authorization mechanisms (eg, role-based access control)
- Problem-solving: Strong problem-solving skills for debugging and troubleshooting
- Communication: Good communication skills for collaborating with team members and stakeholders
- Version control: Familiarity with version control systems like Git
Certification
- Torilo Academy February 2025
- Business Administration Skill Acquisition Programme – Entrepreneurship Skills Development Centre (ESDC) UNILAG. July 2024
- Jobberman Soft-Skills Training December 2025
Technical Experience
Real Estate Platform (Team Project), Built secure backend APIs for property listings, user registration, and payment processing using Django and MySQL, Integrated external APIs for mapping and property valuation, Deployed application to a cloud environment with a focus on scalability and availability, E-commerce Backend System, Designed backend infrastructure with Django including product management and secure checkout, Implemented user authentication, shopping cart features, and payment integration, Focused on database optimization and caching strategies for performance, User Management API, Developed RESTful endpoints for user registration, login, profile updates, and password reset, Added email verification and secured endpoints with JWT authentication, Ensured validation and sanitization to prevent injection attacks
Accomplishments
Volunteer Member, MSA Ladies Programme (Faculty of Management Science) Education
Contributed to the inaugural MSA Ladies Programme, empowering female students in the
Faculty of Management Science through mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Member, Skill Acquisition Programme (Department of Business Administration)
Participated in the pioneering Skill Acquisition Programme, designed to enhance students' skills
and employability
Received an Award for Excellence Attitude to work
Timeline
Junior Backend Engineer
Bizedge Company
2025.06 - 2026.02
Backend developer intern
Bizedge Company
2025.03 - 2025.06
Django backend developer Trainee
Torilo
2024.11 - 2025.02
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Lagos
2018.11 - 2024.10