Saheed Adeniyi
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Backend Developer | Backend Engineering | AWS | Microservices | Agile
Python developer with 7 years of experience in remote and on-site development,
specializing in Backend Engineering with Python, its frameworks and AWS services. Strong
problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Committed to continuous learning and growth
in the technology industry.
Professional Experience
Senior Python Engineer (consultant)
Sendbox (Nigeria) | May 2022 - Present
● Led a team of backend engineers on various analytics projects, overseeing project
execution, task assignments, and mentoring team members.
● Utilized Falcon, Django, FastAPI, Nodejs, Redis, SQL, Postgresql, MongoDB,
Celery, Sentry, AWS, Cubejs, Kubernetes, Pytest, Lens, etc., to drive efficient
development processes.
● Developed a high-performance search engine, recommendation system and
optimizing page load latency by 20x using MongoDB Atlas Search and indexing
techniques.
● Created an analytical backend using Cube.js, reducing dependency on background
jobs and improving query efficiency for rapid access to product and shipment
insights.
● Architected and developed an SLA monitoring and reporting micro-service using
event-driven architecture and microservice communications.
Lead Backend Engineer (python)
Sterling Bank Plc(Peerless) | Sep 2023 - Feb 2024
● Assembled and led teams of Python engineers, managing end-to-end development
of various features of the robust Authentication and Authorization.
● Implemented background jobs and optimized applications, resulting in substantial
improvements in application latency.
● Implemented a Maker/Checker architecture to check fraudulent activities
● Implemented Audit log to help the Admin manage user activity with precise accuracy.
● Managed CI/CD pipelines employing tools such as GitHub Actions, Docker and
Kubernetes, Sonarcube for test coverage.
Software Engineer
Teyematics(Nigeria) | May 2021 - Aug 2023
● Assembled and led teams of Python engineers, managing end-to-end development
of various projects including hotel management apps, e-commerce platforms, and
fintech applications.
● Implemented background jobs and optimized applications, resulting in substantial
improvements in application latency.
● Crafted visually appealing front-end interfaces using ReactJS, HTML, and CSS from
figma designs.
● Established and managed CI/CD pipelines employing tools such as GitHub Actions,
Jenkins, and Docker.
Backend Engineer
Novosenso (France) | Jan 2023 - June 2023
● Led the creation of an advanced embedded system turning a simple camera into a
high-tech IoT device.
● Developed APIs for monitoring and reporting live activities of horses, designed
real-time information APIs for tracking horse health and behavioral changes.
● Implemented intelligent algorithmic services to analyze behavioral patterns based on
collected data.
Python Engineer
Fedex (USA) | Jan 2022 - July 2022
● Developed and maintained microservices, optimized backend applications for high
performance and scalability.
● Led the redevelopment of different features on the merchants' application, following
Agile methodologies and best practices.
Fullstack Developer(BE)
Suavally Capital LP (Nigeria) | Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
● Developed strategic trading methods using fundamental and technical analysis
translated into Python logics.
● Built visually appealing front-end User interfaces(UI) using ReactJS, HTML, and
CSS from figma designs.
● Collaborated with the Engineering team to create and maintain new features on the
Suavally website.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Obafemi Awolowo University | 2014 - 2018
Skills
Backend
● Python, Django, Flask, FastAPI, AWS Charlice, Falcon
● Nodejs, Cubejs, asyncio, asynchronous programming
● AWS (Charlice, S3, Lambda, SNS, CloudWatch)
● Analytics with Cubejs, Helm Chart, Embedded Systems
● Search Engine with ElasticSearch, MongoDB Atlas Search
● Microservices, Event-Driven and REST architecture, Object-Oriented Design
● SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Alembic, SQLalchemy ORM
● Docker, Kubernetes
● Agile Methodologies
● HTML, CSS, Reactjs, KeyCloak, Incognito, OPA(rego)
● Selenium, scripting, automation, web scraping, AI training(LLM)
● Unit Testing (Pytest), TDD, CI/CD, Github actions, DevOps
● Sentry, Redis, Celery, RabbitMQ, Socket
Licenses & Certifications
● Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) - SCRUMstudy - Accreditation Body for Scrum
and Agile | 847927
● Git and GitHub - 365 Data Science CC-CE-D
● Create a Web Application with Python + Django + PostgreSQL - Bluelime Learning
Solution
● Cloud Practitioner Essentials - Amazon Web Services (AWS)