JGJoseph Godwin
@josephgodwin
Senior backend engineer with expertise in scalable solutions.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Senior Backend Engineer with a strong foundation in computer science, holding a First Class degree from the University of Lagos. My professional journey has been marked by a commitment to developing customer-focused solutions and optimizing backend systems for various industries, including fintech and e-commerce.
At Squire Technologies, I led the backend engineering team, architecting solutions that processed over $2 million in monthly transactions and significantly improved customer onboarding processes. My experience at Breakthrough Ally Inc. and Elen Financial Software Ltd. further honed my skills in full-stack development, where I successfully migrated applications to modern frameworks and built scalable microservices that enhanced user experience and operational efficiency.
With a passion for leveraging technology to solve complex problems, I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute to innovative projects. I am eager to bring my expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and cloud services to a forward-thinking organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Backend Engineer
Squire Technologies
Oct 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Led backend engineering efforts to develop customer-focused solutions using NodeJS, TypeScript, and AWS, processing over $2M in monthly transactions. Enhanced API atomicity and implemented a secure credential management service, improving onboarding and customer sign-ins significantly.
Senior Backend Engineer
Squire Technologies
Oct 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Led backend engineering efforts to develop customer-focused solutions using NodeJS, TypeScript, and AWS, processing over $2M in monthly transactions. Enhanced API integrity and implemented a secure onboarding process, significantly increasing customer sign-ins.
Lead Software Engineer (Contract)
Breakthrough Ally Inc.
Apr 2023 - Sep 2023 (5 months)
Migrated the company’s website to a React/Next.js SSR app, enhancing SEO and user experience. Led full stack development of a workspace booking system and integrated a payment gateway for managing subscriptions.
Lead Software Engineer
Breakthrough Ally Inc.
Apr 2023 - Sep 2023 (5 months)
Migrated the company's website to a React/Next.js SSR app, improving SEO and user experience. Led full stack development of a workspace booking system and integrated a payment gateway for customer management.
Backend Engineer
Elen Financial Software Ltd
Jan 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Developed scalable microservices for a Fintech CRM platform using Node.js and TypeScript. Optimized report downloads and migrated infrastructure, significantly reducing costs and enhancing multi-country support.
Backend Engineer
Elen Financial Software Ltd
Jan 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Developed scalable microservices for a Fintech CRM platform using Node.js and TypeScript. Optimized reporting processes and enhanced multi-country support, significantly increasing user sign-ups.
Education
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ULUniversity of Lagos
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2017 - 2022
Grade: 4.76/5.00
Activities and societies: Participated in Code For Good Hackathon (JP Morgan) in Oct 2023 and Oct 2021, leading teams to build impactful systems. Achieved 1st place in the Arab and Africa Collegiate Programming Contest, West Africa Region.
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a focus on various programming languages and software development methodologies, achieving a First Class grade.
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