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@darasimi

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Backend developer skilled in Go, building fast, scalable and reliable systems.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to innovate and grow, focusing on backend solutions that enhance efficiency and scalability.

I am a seasoned Backend Engineer with expertise in Go, specializing in building scalable and efficient backend infrastructure. With a strong track record in backend development, I have contributed to the Telex project, where I played a key role in designing and implementing critical backend features that enhance product functionality and performance.

My experience spans developing robust APIs, optimizing system architecture, and ensuring seamless data flow to support high-performance applications. I am passionate about leveraging my backend engineering expertise to build innovative and reliable solutions that drive efficiency and scalability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Software Engineer Mentor

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HNG Internship

Oct 2025 - Jan 2026 (3 months)

Guided backend engineering students through real-world projects, emphasizing code quality standards,
system scalability, and modern software best practices

Python fastAPI TypeScript PostgreSQL NestJS AWS Docker Go

Backend Engineer

Telex

Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 (5 months)

I engineered the backend of a large-scale, AI-powered messaging platform built with Go, focusing on performance, scalability, and intelligence. I integrated Elasticsearch to enable sub-100ms message search and advanced filtering across millions of records, and optimized Go-based APIs and PostgreSQL queries to cut response times by 40%

Go Elasticsearch PostgreSQL Redis Microservices