LEEDS, UNITED KINGDOM
NKERE-AWAJI INWAN
Senior Software Engineer
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling backend systems, web
applications, and distributed services. Proficient in Node.js, Go, PHP (Laravel), and Java (SpringBoot) with hands-on expertise
in cloud platforms like AWS and GCP with a proven track record of enhancing system efficiency and user satisfaction through
innovative solutions. Skilled at delivering high-quality, scalable software in fast-paced environments, with a strong focus on
system reliability and performance. Passionate about knowledge-sharing through technical writing and contributing to the
developer community.
LINKS
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com, Github: github.com, Blog: blog.logrocket.com.
SKILLS
Node.js, TypeScript, Go, PHP (Laravel), REST, GraphQL, Vue.js, React, JavaScript, Nuxt.js, Next.js, MySQL, PostgreSQL,
MongoDB, Firestore, AWS, GCP, Docker, CI/CD, Serverless, Redis, Nginx, Bootstrap, Cloud Architecture, Microservices,
Performance Tuning, API Development, Java (Spring Boot), Python (Flask).
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
BACKEND ENGINEER
Jul 2021 - Present
Shara
Remote
• Developed and maintained bulk notification services (SMS and push) to alert merchants and customers on late payments,
reducing default rates by ~20%.
• Implemented a name-matching algorithm to streamline KYC processes, improving account withdrawal accuracy.
• Integrated USSD functionality to expand BNPL services for customers without direct internet access, increasing user
adoption in underserved regions.
• Built direct debit solutions for merchants/customers with pending payments, enhancing payment recovery rates.
• Enhanced backend architecture to optimise data processing speed, leading to noticeable gains in system efficiency and user
satisfaction.
• Monitored system performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions that resulted in substantial
improvements in overall application responsiveness.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Mar 2019 - Jul 2021
Mercurie Inc
Lagos, Nigeria
• Owned the core API powering seller.ng
• Created and maintained micro-services supporting internal applications, ensuring efficient data flow across multiple
systems.
• Co-contributed to an orchestrator and dashboard service for processing transactions, enhancing real-time analytics and
reporting.
• Configured and managed CI/CD pipelines via Google Cloud Platform, reducing deployment times by a considerable
margin.
CONTRACT BACKEND ENGINEER
Natterbase
• Implemented user authentication service APIs.
• Developed user management service APIs for a modular application architecture.
Nov 2018 - Feb 2019
Lagos, Nigeria
BACKEND DEVELOPER
Jun 2018 - Nov 2018
Vascon Solutions
Lagos, Nigeria
• Supported enterprise-grade large-scale application (NOGIC) by building and debugging backend modules.
• Set up Docker-based local development environment for NOGIC, reducing on-boarding times for new developers.
EDUCATION
BSC. COMPUTER SCIENCE
Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
Babcock University
Ogun, Nigeria
Relevant Courses: Operating Systems, Algorithms and Data Structures, System Analysis and Design, Software Engineering,
Object-Oriented Design and Programming, Internet Technologies
LANGUAGES
English (Native).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Ingressive Campus Ambassador, Babcock University
• Led a team of ambassadors to organize the first on-campus DevOps event, 'DevOps the New Black,' sponsored by Ingressive
Capital
• Promoted tech awareness by facilitating workshops and networking sessions
INTERNSHIP
Back-end Developer intern, Hotels.ng
• Built and deployed fly.africa application
• Developed content management systems to streamline site updates
• Enhanced SEO strategies for flights portal, increasing organic traffic
