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Michael Michuki

@michaelmichuki

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Senior backend software engineer specializing in Java microservices, cloud deployments, and scalable messaging systems.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead backend architecture, build resilient microservices and cloud infrastructure, mentor engineers, and deliver measurable product impact in collaborative, data-driven teams.

I am a senior backend software engineer with over 10 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, resilient systems using the Java ecosystem, Spring Boot, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Heroku). I have led architecture, full-stack development, DevOps and data-driven product improvements for multi-channel agricultural technology platforms that serve hundreds of thousands of users.

My work emphasizes API-first design, microservices, CI/CD automation, TDD and mentoring engineering teams to adopt best practices. I have a proven track record building high-throughput messaging pipelines, real-time processing, and production-grade infrastructure to ensure high availability and measurable business impact.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Software Engineer

Green Dreams Tech Limited

Aug 2013 - Aug 2025 (12 years)

Designed and implemented a modular microservices architecture and messaging platform powering iCow, enabling dispatch of 250,000+ SMS daily across multiple countries and improving system reliability and scalability.

Java Spring Boot RabbitMQ PostgreSQL Microservices Docker CI CD REST APIs

Software Engineer

Accenture

Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year)

Delivered end-to-end product development and architecture work, implementing APIs and data models, and driving MVP delivery that improved product features and system performance within enterprise environments.

System Design API Development Data Analysis Quality Assurance JVM REST DevOps Testing

Web Developer

Area254

May 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year 3 months)

Built and maintained scalable web platforms and digital infrastructure for business discovery, creating multimedia content and online marketing campaigns to increase visibility for Kenyan SMEs.

Web Development Hosting Graphic Design Digital Marketing PHP CMS Frontend Content Creation

Systems Developer (Contract)

Swift Capital Ltd

Jul 2012 - Jul 2012 (0 months)

Implemented MIFOS banking system and executed data migration and hosting configurations, enabling secure batch import of client and loan data and modernizing the institution's financial management platform.