FRANCIS IGBOKWE
Software Engineer
Lagos
Summary
Dependable Backend Systems Architect with extensive expertise in designing and deploying resilient, scalable infrastructures to meet the demands of modern enterprises, particularly within the Fintech, and Travel & Tour sectors. Proficient in developing distributed APIs, managing container orchestration. A proven collaborator known for driving application performance improvements through effective automation and adherence to coding best practices
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Software Engineer
Mercury Holidays
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Developed and maintained backend code for multiple software components, ensuring adherence to coding standards and robust test coverage.
- Enhanced system reliability through continuous integration practices and rigorous code reviews, contributing to GDPR compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams during sprint planning to efficiently prioritize backlog items and integrate new features.
- Supported end-to-end testing initiatives, including contributions to frontend adjustments for improved overall user experience
- Successfully enhanced code quality by elevating the Larastan PHP Neon analysis level from 3 to 5 and meticulously addressing all associated error
- Contributed occasionally to the cypress e2e tests on the frontend
Lead Backend Engineer
Uk Dion Group
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Full-time company focused on financial investment services and loan applications
- Architected and maintained the backend of a comprehensive loan application and funding management system, resulting in improved performance and scalability.
- Developed a customer onboarding platform for the investment section and collaborated with a team of engineers to rebuild the Enterprise Resource Planning system.
- Assisted DevOps in migrating applications and data to AWS, streamlining deployment processes, and increasing system uptime.
- Optimized legacy systems (e.g., loan repayment calendar) and integrated error-reporting tools (Slack) to enhance operational responsiveness
Software Engineer
WajeSmart Solutions
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Designed and implemented API services for a pizza ordering application and a quality assurance software, leveraging Laravel and Microsoft Power BI for customer analytics.
- Functioned as a de facto DevOps by developing a Logic App in Microsoft Azure that monitored social media patterns and triggered automated notifications, improving responsiveness and client satisfaction.
- Gained practical experience through a Microsoft4Afrika internship, further sharpening skills in cloud integration and automated monitoring solutions
Software Developer
Itialus
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Engineered RESTful APIs using the Yii framework for SMIT CRM software while collaborating in a remote development setting.
- Implemented frontend performance optimizations with Vue.js, contributing to faster load times and enhanced user engagement.
- Actively participated in daily stand-ups to report progress and ensure timely delivery of project milestones
Education
Bachelor of Science - GEOLOGY
Ekiti State University
02.2011 - 12.2016
Skills
MySQL
JavaScript
Php
Symfony
Object Oriented Programming
Laravel
Typescript
Rest api
Symfony
Vuejs
MongoDB
undefinedTimeline
Software Engineer
Mercury Holidays
01.2022 - 11.2023
Lead Backend Engineer
Uk Dion Group
01.2021 - 01.2022
Software Engineer
WajeSmart Solutions
11.2020 - 05.2022
Software Developer
Itialus
05.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - GEOLOGY
Ekiti State University
02.2011 - 12.2016
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