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Lawal Akanbi

@lawalakanbi

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Results-driven Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my skills in software engineering and contribute to impactful projects.

I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience in designing, building, and scaling impactful backend and full-stack systems across various sectors including fintech, mobility, and health-tech. My expertise lies in architecting microservices and leading containerization and infrastructure migrations using technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform. I am passionate about enhancing developer experience and creating scalable infrastructure.

Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented scalable microservices and improved deployment efficiency, notably reducing deployment time by 40% at Flix Mobility Tech GmbH. My collaborative approach has allowed me to work effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring that technical solutions align with business goals. I am committed to continuous learning and applying best practices in software development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Software Engineer

Flix Mobility Tech GmbH

Aug 2022 - Feb 2025 (2 years 6 months)

Designed and implemented scalable microservices, including a global messaging system and Apple Wallet integration, using Symfony, Node.js, and TypeScript. Led containerization of legacy services into Docker and Kubernetes, reducing deployment time by 40% and increasing platform reliability. Reduced API response time by 30% through systematic profiling and performance optimization.

Symfony Node TypeScript Docker Kubernetes AWS Kafka Terraform

Full-stack Software Engineer

PayJoy Inc.

Jan 2020 - Jul 2022 (2 years 6 months)

Architected and developed financial inclusion tools deployed in South Africa and Latin America, modularizing authentication flows and access control systems. Integrated AWS Cognito and Laravel Passport to strengthen user identity and access management. Achieved over 95% test coverage across services with PHPUnit, Jest, and Cypress.

Laravel Symfony Docker AWS SQS Cognito PHPUnit Jest Cypress

Full-stack Software Engineer

GitStart

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Delivered end-to-end SaaS and e-commerce solutions, from specification to production. Built reusable, tested UI components with Storybook and React, enhancing real-time user interactions through GraphQL and Hasura. Ensured reliability of critical features using E2E testing and version-controlled CI/CD pipelines.

React TypeScript Laravel Hasura GraphQL Cypress Jest Storybook CI CD

Software Developer

Reliance HMO

Feb 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Built and maintained the company’s Telemedicine API infrastructure using Laravel and Symfony. Led the development of a pharmaceutical inventory system deployed across clinics. Supported the development of core HMO services with PostgreSQL and Vue.js.

Laravel Symfony Vue.Js PostgreSQL PHP API Development Inventory Management

Founder & Consultant

Raspatech

Apr 2015 - Jan 2017 (1 year 9 months)

Launched personal consultancy Raspatech, delivering freelance development for small businesses and startups. Delivered CRUD applications, API-first systems, and e-commerce integrations using Laravel and Vue.js. Managed client communication, requirements gathering, and project maintenance.