Azuka Uteh
@azukauteh
Backend engineer and technical lead building secure, scalable API integrations.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Backend Engineer & Technical Lead specializing in scalable integration platforms, backed by 4+ years of experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js. I focus on building secure, reproducible, audit-ready APIs and data workflows that stay reliable in multi-service environments.
In my current role at OneSky Collective, I architect RESTful APIs powering impact metrics, partner feeds, and reporting. I’ve designed and optimized Supabase schemas for complex flows like eco-journeys, meal workflows, referral tracking, streak logic, and campaign features—then delivered consistent JSON/CSV export outputs to support enterprise reporting.
Security and maintainability are core to how I work: I implement rate limiting, role-based access controls, and SSL/TLS security patterns. I also extend and document backend systems with clear folder structures, seed scripts, and validation queries to improve onboarding and long-term reliability for cross-functional teams.
Across earlier experience—including Quantium, Electronic Arts (EA), Lyft, and Senselearner Technologies—I’ve strengthened my engineering foundation through test automation, REST↔SOAP integration work with structured JSON/XML handling, and secure API routing using IBM DataPower (MPGW/WSP/XML Firewall). I also bring practical security experience from penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, which helps me build with security in mind from day one.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Backend Engineer
One sky collective
Jul 2025 - Present (11 months)
Built and documented RESTful APIs powering daily impact metrics, partner feeds, blog retrieval, and user activity reporting.
- Designed and optimized Supabase schemas for challenges, referral tracking, streak logic, quizzes, and campaigns.
- Developed MealLog endpoints supporting logging, return, and refill workflows, with daily summary aggregation and validation.
Refactored backend systems using TDD, creating UML diagrams and improving backend functionality with unit tests. Integrated SOAP APIs to validate and maintain XML compatibility, and configured IBM DataPower (MPGW/WSP/XML Firewall) plus SSL/TLS certificates across microservices.
Cyber Security Intern
Senselearner Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Performed penetration testing and vulnerability assessments and delivered security reports with mitigation strategies. Secured XML-based web services using IBM DataPower XML Firewall and ensured correct SSL/TLS configurations during security audits.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ALX Africa
Software Engineering, Software Engineering
2023 - 2024
Completed Software Engineering training from 02/2023 to 03/2024.
ALX Africa
Professional Development Skills, Professional Development
2025 -
Completed Professional Development Skills training from 03/2025 to 06/2025.
Amazon Web Services
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Cloud Computing
2025 -
Completed the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner program from 03/2025 to 07/2025.
ALX Africa
Virtual Assistant, Virtual Assistance
2022 -
Completed Virtual Assistant training from 02/2022 to 08/2022.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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