Elijah Haastrup
@elijahhaastrup
Results-oriented full-stack JavaScript engineer with 7+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a full-stack JavaScript engineer with over 7 years of experience in delivering scalable software solutions across various industries, including FinTech, PropTech, and SaaS. My journey has been marked by a proven track record of leading development projects and collaborating effectively with international teams. I thrive in fast-paced environments and consistently exceed expectations, ensuring that my contributions align with business objectives.
Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented microservices architecture, streamlined CI/CD pipelines, and developed complex frontend interactions that enhance user engagement. My technical expertise spans a wide range of technologies, including React, Node.js, and AWS, allowing me to tackle challenges head-on and deliver high-quality solutions. I am passionate about mentoring and guiding teams to achieve their goals while maintaining strong client satisfaction throughout the development lifecycle.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Rad Consulting UK
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Lead the implementation of scalable microservices architecture using Nx, TypeScript, and Azure. Serve as a technical consultant, collaborating with enterprise clients to resolve project issues and maintain strong client satisfaction. Streamline CI/CD pipelines for efficient delivery of enterprise-grade solutions.
Lead Engineer
Cudium Ltd.
Feb 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Deploy and manage services on AWS and Render using Dockerized and bare-metal servers. Lead a cross-functional team to build a cross-border payment platform, converting requirements into scoped technical tasks.
Senior Full Stack JavaScript Engineer
client.Io
Jan 2022 - Feb 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Developed complex frontend interactions using Backbone.js and Joint.js, improving user engagement. Led refactoring efforts, optimizing legacy code and patterns, and collaborated on DevOps transition to GitHub Actions.
Senior FullStack Javascript Engineer
Indwise
Oct 2021 - Apr 2022 (6 months)
Upgraded legacy Sails.js codebase and refactored a memory-intensive PDF generation process, significantly improving performance and test coverage.
Senior FullStack Javascript Engineer
Sailscasts
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Designed and developed a REST API for a telehealth platform and crafted reusable components with Vue.js, enhancing user experience and development efficiency.
Senior Full Stack Javascript Engineer
Digital Medium Africa
Jun 2021 - Oct 2021 (4 months)
Developed appointment scheduling features and managed AWS infrastructure, ensuring high uptime and scalability for a lead generation platform.
Backend Javascript Engineer
Rentage
Feb 2021 - May 2021 (3 months)
Developed a GraphQL-powered backend application to support a React Native app, leading to improved API response speed and successful MVP launch.
Cohort 2 Mentor
Andela
Aug 2020 - Apr 2021 (8 months)
Judged and graded web apps developed by teams, mentoring and unblocking them to deliver their group projects successfully.
Web Specialist Mentor
Google Africa Developer Scholarship
Apr 2020 - Dec 2020 (8 months)
Engaged with individuals lagging in the program, monitored their learning progress, and resolved questions to help them graduate.
Fullstack Engineer
Freelancing
Feb 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 10 months)
Developed and deployed over 20 responsive websites and web apps, created an automated data entry bot, and built a custom CMS system, significantly increasing client engagement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Obafemi Awolowo University
Bachelor of Agriculture, Animal Sciences
University of the People
Bachelor in Computer Science, Computer Science
Availability
Location
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