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Joseph Boateng

@josephboateng1

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Backend Engineer with expertise in scalable systems and data engineering.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and growth.

I am a dedicated Backend Engineer with a strong foundation in computer science, holding a First Class Honours degree from the University of Lagos. My experience spans across various roles where I have successfully built and optimized backend systems, mentored aspiring developers, and contributed to innovative projects that enhance user experiences. I thrive in dynamic environments and am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems.

At Verbena Logic, I developed ELT pipelines and analytics dashboards that served over 35,000 student users, showcasing my ability to handle large datasets and deliver impactful solutions. My tenure at HostCamp allowed me to co-build Africa's first IaaS platform, where I engineered VM orchestration and implemented robust security systems. I am particularly proud of my contributions to Nithub, where I mentored over 270 students and led initiatives that significantly improved team performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Backend & Data Engineer

Verbena Logic

Aug 2024 - Present (11 months)

Built ELT pipelines and analytics dashboards serving 35,000+ student users. Automated ETL of 2M+ Wikipedia rows using AWS Glue, Athena, and Redshift. Developed a cross-database migration tool across MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra.

AWS Glue Amazon Redshift MySQL PostgreSQL MongoDB Cassandra

Backend Engineer

HostCamp

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Co-built Africa’s first IaaS platform used by 150+ users. Engineered VM orchestration using KVM and Kubernetes networking. Built internal OAuth 2.0 and SSO system using Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL.

IaaS KVM Kubernetes OAuth 2.0 SSO Node PostgreSQL Docker Redis CI CD

Backend Engineer

Nithub

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Mentored 270+ students in backend development, DSA, and system design. Developed a multi-tenant SaaS backend using Django, DRF, PostgreSQL, and WebSockets. Led code reviews that boosted team performance and reduced production bugs by 40%.

Backend Development System Design Django Django REST Framework PostgreSQL WebSockets Code Review

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Lagos

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Grade: First Class Honours (GPA: 4.55/5.0)

Activities and societies: Mentored 270+ students in backend development, DSA, and system design at Nithub, University of Lagos. Developed a multi-tenant SaaS backend and led code reviews, improving team performance and reducing production bugs.

Achieved First Class Honours with a GPA of 4.55/5.0 in Computer Science. Focused on core computer science principles including Data Structures and Algorithms, Web & Security, Operating Systems, System Design, and Networking.