Egun Favour

EGUN FAVOUR - - http://linkedin.com/in/favour-egun/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Software Engineer with 4+ years of building secure, scalable backend systems in fintech and enterprise environments. Specialized in Java and .NET Core microservices for critical systems such as Corporate Internet Banking (CIB), Mandate Management, and Merchant Onboarding systems. Reduced API latency by 35% and migrated legacy services to microservices, improving reliability and deployment speed. Skilled in deploying containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes) and driving CI/CD adoption to accelerate release cycles. TECHNICAL SKILLS • Programming & Frameworks: .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, Spring Boot, C#, Java, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3. • DevOps & Build Tools: Docker, Jenkins, Maven, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Liquibase, Version Control with Git (Github, Gitlab, Bitbucket). • Databases & Messaging: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, SQLite, Apache Kafka • Testing & Methodologies: XUnit, NUnit, MsTest, Junit, Mockito, Jira, Scrum, Agile Methodologies, Performance Tuning WORK EXPERIENCE Connected Analytics | Software Engineer May 2022 - Present • Designed and developed a mandate service integrating with core banking systems for direct debit processing, boosting automation and efficiency by 25%, reducing manual intervention by 40%, and ensuring regulatory compliance. • Implemented a Kafka-based messaging system for asynchronous communication, improving system integration and reducing operational bottlenecks, leading to a 30% increase in processing efficiency. • Successfully integrated API functionality from Coral Pay, enabling secure and seamless financial transactions and enhancing system reliability. • Developed and deployed open-source merchant onboarding and KYC flows, streamlining integration processes and contributing to a 40% growth in new merchant signups while leveraging CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Kubernetes for efficient, cloud native deployment. • Carried out database engineering such as creating tables, complex stored procedures, Triggers and SQL performance tuning to aid better data manipulation and consistency. • Optimized transaction processing with advanced retry mechanisms, reducing failure rates by 21%. • Successfully optimized a heavy query, reducing its execution time from 82 seconds to under 1 second, despite handling a sizable dataset of 65,000 records IGATE | Software Engineer Nov 2021 - May 2022 • Built and optimized scalable RESTful APIs for financial applications using Java and Spring Boot, employing Maven-driven CI/CD pipelines to facilitate seamless deployment cycles. • Implemented a robust notification system to improve real-time updates and system communication. • Managed and monitored legacy codebases, ensuring smooth functionality while progressively updating applications to the latest frameworks and technologies, reducing technical debt and improving maintainability. • Integrated a payment gateway with third-party APIs, reducing transaction processing time by 20%. • Identified and implemented opportunities to improve system functionality and team workflows, driving process optimization and fostering innovation. • Developed web applications for client-server environments and enhanced existing applications for scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project deliverables and enterprise standards. Value Driver Technology Ltd | Software Engineer Jan 2021 - Nov 2021 • Developed and maintained large-scale e-commerce applications using .Net framework. • Conducted rigorous testing of software applications, including multi-threaded components, achieving a 90% reduction in software bugs and ensuring high-quality releases. • Authored and maintained comprehensive documentation for software and processes, facilitating knowledge sharing and streamlining future development efforts. • Proactively participated in internal and external training programs to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving financial technology landscape, continuously enhancing technical and industry-relevant skills. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Reduced API Latency by 35%, via optimized data access and caching strategies. • Migrated core services to microservices architecture, cutting system downtime by 30%. • Automated CI/CD workflows reducing deployment time by 35%. EDUCATION Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria | B.Sc, Industrial Chemistry (GPA: Second Class Upper) CERTIFICATIONS • AWS – Cloud Practitioner • Secure Coding • Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) 2013 - 2017