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Anthony Okagba

@anthonyokagba

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Backend Software Engineer (Laravel/PHP) building scalable REST APIs and clean systems.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I want to build scalable backend systems with Laravel and REST, collaborating in a team that values clear communication, code quality, and continuous learning—where I can deliver secure APIs, optimize databases, and ship real features end-to-end.

Backend Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs using Laravel and PHP. Experienced in designing and developing fintech and transaction driven platforms, including payment integrations, wallet systems, KYC verification, digital savings platforms, and real estate marketplaces.

Skilled in building secure API-driven applications for both web and mobile clients, with hands-on experience integrating third-party services such as Paystack, Flutterwave, Fincra, Dojah, and BuyPower. Experienced in implementing authentication systems, webhook-driven payment processing, and financial transaction workflows.

Strong background in database design, API architecture, and modular backend development, following clean architecture principles to build maintainable and scalable systems.

Passionate about solving real-world problems through technology and continuously improving backend systems to deliver reliable, high-performance applications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Backend Engineer (Volunteer)

QuicHealth

Sep 2022 - Mar 2023 (6 months)

Developed and released key API endpoints and implemented token-based authentication to secure communication across the system. Contributed technical insights during team meetings and helped improve development workflows to support project delivery.

Laravel PHP REST APIs Token Based Authentication HTTP API Development Team Collaboration

Backend Intern / Laravel Engineer

Prodevel Limited

Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 (3 months)

Built and maintained features in Laravel as part of the full software development lifecycle, ensuring code quality and scalability. Worked with senior developers to debug defects and supported database management and optimization.

Laravel PHP MySQL REST APIs SDLC Debugging Git Database Optimization

Backend / Laravel Engineer

Allsmart HealthCare

Led backend development using Laravel to deliver robust API functionality, including product schema design and CRUD support for multiple user roles. Integrated a third-party payment gateway and developed/deployed API endpoints to connect frontend and backend components.

Laravel PHP REST APIs API Development MySQL CRUD Development Payment Gateways OOP HTTP

Software Engineer

Gateway Computers

Built business technology solutions to help entrepreneurs focus on core business logic and management. Collaborated with frontend engineers to standardize a reusable design system using consistent UI components across products.

Laravel PHP MySQL HTML CSS JavaScript UI Components Design Systems

Frontend / Laravel Engineer

Vendors Arena

Solely designed and built an e-commerce platform using Laravel Blade with a responsive user experience. Owned the project from inception to completion and implemented REST API integration with a MySQL-backed database.

Laravel PHP REST APIs MySQL HTML CSS JavaScript E commerce Development

FullStack Engineer

JML Foods

Delivered full-stack functionality for a food investment platform, collaborating with a partner through the contract period. Coordinated with frontend engineers to create a responsive web application using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL.