OTARU CHARLES
@otarucharles
Accomplished software engineer with expertise in scalable web applications.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience in designing and delivering scalable web applications, RESTful APIs, and system integrations, particularly in the fintech and HRMS domains. My expertise lies in building secure, high-performance backends with a strong focus on test-driven development (TDD), CI/CD automation, and application security best practices.
Throughout my career, I have proven my ability to lead complex projects from concept to deployment, driving efficiency and long-term maintainability. At Checkoff Finance Ltd, I built a secured loan management system that handles over 50,000 monthly transactions, and developed an HRMS platform that automates payroll and employee management. My work at ITEX Integrated Services involved creating a high-traffic VAS platform that integrates over 15 payment APIs, processing more than 2 million monthly transactions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Checkoff Finance Ltd
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Built a secured loan management system handling over 50,000 monthly transactions, including KYC processing and repayment workflows. Developed an HRMS platform automating payroll and employee management using a Laravel backend.
Senior Software Engineer
ITEX Integrated Services
Feb 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 7 months)
Created a high-traffic VAS platform integrating over 15 payment APIs, processing more than 2 million monthly transactions. Developed a real-time analytics dashboard using Laravel and MongoDB.
Full Stack Developer
Contec Global
Feb 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Developed secure RESTful APIs, managing the taxpayer lifecycle from onboarding to reporting. Integrated payment gateways and banking APIs for real-time revenue reconciliation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Udacity - ALX Software Development Bootcamp
DevOps Certification, DevOps
Completed a comprehensive program focused on DevOps principles and practices. Gained expertise in cloud services, containerization, and CI/CD automation.
Auchi Polytechnic
Diploma, Civil Engineering Technology
Studied Civil Engineering Technology, gaining foundational knowledge in engineering principles and practices. Focused on practical applications within the field.
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