FAYIPE TAIWO
Lagos
Summary
Expert software developer specializing in JavaScript (Node.js), TypeScript, and PHP, with mastery in frameworks like Express.js, NestJS, CodeIgniter, and Laravel. Designs scalable microservices architectures and RESTful APIs using domain-driven design principles. Extensive experience with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Excels in database management with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis. Proficient in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and agile methodologies, ensuring efficient project delivery. Skilled in mobile development using Flutter and Ionic, leveraging messaging platforms like RabbitMQ for seamless communication workflows. Delivers innovative solutions through test-driven development and collaborative project management tools such as JIRA and Trello.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Backend Engineer
500Chow
Lagos
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Developed and optimised backend architecture, supporting 300% traffic increase while maintaining performance.
- Implemented pilot auto-assignment system, reducing manual intervention by 75% and increasing order processing speed by 60%.
- Integrated third-party logistics services, enhancing delivery efficiency by 50% and expanding coverage by 40%.
- Led wallet implementation and payment processor integration, enabling multi-channel payment support and decreasing transaction failures by 35%.
- Built vendor logistics features and meal plan scheduling system, streamlining operations and minimising scheduling conflicts by 80%.
- Integrated Slack channels for automation, reducing response time by 65% and boosting team coordination.
- Refactored codebase for improved maintainability, lowering bug reports by 45% and increasing code coverage by 30%.
- Provided technical support and training to developers, accelerating onboarding time by 40%.
- Established continuous integration processes to streamline code deployments.
- Improved system performance by updating legacy code and implementing modern technologies.
- Guided junior engineers through technical challenges, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Initiated regular code reviews, enhancing coding standards within the team.
- Implemented automated testing to improve product stability.
- Adhered to strict data protection regulations whilst managing sensitive user information.
- Liaised with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration of server-side logic.
- Designed RESTful APIs to facilitate communication between different software components.
Engineering Lead
OurPass
Lagos, Lagos
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Led core banking application integrations, enabling seamless financial transactions across multiple banking partners, supporting over 100,000 active wallets.
- Managed middleware integrations across multiple banks, improving transaction success rates by 45% and system reliability.
- Built and optimized microservices using domain-driven development on public and private cloud infrastructure, reducing deployment time by 50%.
- Conducted code reviews and task allocation, ensuring system scalability and maintaining 99.8% uptime.
- Improved application performance and security through strategic refactoring and optimization, reducing API response time by 40%.
- Key projects: Core Banking Integration, Multi-Bank Middleware, Payment Processor Integration, Merchant Apps Backend, Wallet Management.
- Technologies: Node.js, TypeScript, Express.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ, AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda), Docker, Kubernetes, PM2
- Team: Managed 8 Engineers
Engineering Lead
Mobicure Integrated Solutions Ltd
Benin, Edo
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed junior developers through code reviews, mentorship, and task assignment, improving team productivity by 35%.
- Led third-party API integrations for healthcare and diagnostic platforms, connecting 15+ external services.
- Managed AWS cloud infrastructure, optimizing costs by 30% while maintaining high availability and scalability.
- Handled troubleshooting tasks swiftly, minimising downtime substantially.
- Developed backend services using Node.js, mySql and Redis for healthcare applications.
- Led troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading of software systems, reducing critical bugs by 40%.
Backend Engineering Lead
Mobicure Integrated Solutions Ltd
Benin, Edo
12.2019 - 10.2022
- Developed scalable backend services using Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDB for healthcare applications serving 100,000+ users.
- Led troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading of software, reducing system downtime by 55%.
- Improved system architecture and database performance, successfully handling 5x user growth without infrastructure expansion.
- Implemented caching and optimization strategies, reducing database load by 60%.
Senior Backend Engineer
OurPass
Lagos, Lagos
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed backend services and integrated APIs with banks, card processors, and securities, expanding payment options by 50%.
- Improved application speed by 35% through performance optimization, caching strategies, and database query optimization.
- Managed AWS infrastructure for backend applications, ensuring 99.9% uptime and reducing infrastructure costs by 20%.
- Key projects: Payment Processor Integration, Merchant Apps Backend, AWS Server Management.
- Technologies: Node.js, TypeScript, Express.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda), Git
- Team: Collaborated with 6 Engineers
Engineering Lead
Mobicure Integrated Solutions Ltd
Benin City, Edo
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Developed backend services for OmomiApp & myPaddiApp (Android & iOS), serving over 60,000 active users.
- Managed AWS servers and improved system performance, reducing API response time by 45%.
- Implemented caching strategies and database optimization, improving overall application speed by 50%.
- Built RESTful APIs and integrated push notification services, increasing user engagement by 30%.
Full Stack Developer (Contract)
Chekkit Technologies
Lagos, Lagos
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Developed web applications using Angular & Node.js (Express with TypeScript).
- Integrated third-party APIs and optimized software components for better performance.
- Built and maintained backend services for Chekkit Web App, supporting 10,000+ business users.
- Key projects: Chekkit Web App Backend & Integration.
- Technologies: Angular, Node.js, Express.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
Junior Backend Engineer
Xpat Integrated System
Abeokuta, Ogun state
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed and integrated backend services for betting platforms, medical diagnosis apps, and social media applications.
- Managed project timelines, budgets, and resources for multiple concurrent projects.
- Built RESTful APIs and integrated payment gateways for betting solutions, processing over 50,000 daily transactions.
- Collaborated with front-end developers to ensure seamless API integration.
- Key projects: Betting Solutions for Globalbet, Medical Diagnosis App, Sports Social Media (Fansquest).
- Technologies: Node.js, PHP, MySQL, MongoDB, REST APIs
Education
Higher National Diploma - Computer Science
College of Technology
Yaba, LagosNational Diploma - Computer Science
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Abeokuta, OgunSkills
- Programming Languages: JavaScript (Nodejs), TypeScript, PHP
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis
- Cloud Technologies: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, SQS), Apache, Nginx
- Frameworks and Libraries: Expressjs, NestJS, CodeIgniter, Laravel
- Mobile Development: Flutter, Ionic
- ORM/ODM: Sequelize, TypeORM, Mongoose
- Messaging Platforms: RabbitMQ
- Architectures and Design Patterns: Microservices, RESTful APIs, Domain-Driven Design, Service-Oriented Architecture
- DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines
- Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket
- Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Test-Driven Development
- Project Management Tools: JIRA, Trello
AREA OF EXPERTISE
- Backend Development and Architecture
- Microservices and API Design
- Cloud Infrastructure Management (AWS)
- Leadership and Team Management
- System Performance Optimization
- Third-Party Integration and Payment Systems
- DevOps and CI/CD Implementation
- Problem-solving and Innovation
Affiliations
- game (adventure and soccer)
- football (watching and playing)
Timeline
Senior Backend Engineer
500Chow
09.2024 - 08.2025
Engineering Lead
Mobicure Integrated Solutions Ltd
02.2023 - 02.2024
Engineering Lead
OurPass
06.2022 - 11.2024
Senior Backend Engineer
OurPass
11.2021 - 05.2022
Backend Engineering Lead
Mobicure Integrated Solutions Ltd
12.2019 - 10.2022
Full Stack Developer (Contract)
Chekkit Technologies
01.2019 - 01.2019
Engineering Lead
Mobicure Integrated Solutions Ltd
09.2017 - 09.2019
Junior Backend Engineer
Xpat Integrated System
01.2016 - 01.2017
National Diploma - Computer Science
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Higher National Diploma - Computer Science
College of Technology