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Raphael Alaneme

@raphaelalaneme

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Senior software engineer specializing in scalable distributed systems and Go.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek backend or cloud-native roles where I can lead architecture, optimize performance at scale, apply FinOps principles, work remotely with cross-functional teams, and mentor engineers.

I am a senior software engineer with over five years building and enhancing highly scalable distributed systems, primarily using Go. I design cloud-native architectures on AWS and write advanced concurrent code to drive high-performance production services.

At ERL Telecoms I led backend development for high-traffic services, owned features end-to-end, and reduced API response times by 50% through PostgreSQL indexing and query optimization. I have delivered 10+ full-stack projects from concept to deployment and mentored junior developers in Go and system design. I champion FinOps-aware engineering and resilient, cost-efficient infrastructure.

I thrive in remote, cross-functional teams, practicing TDD, CI/CD and strong asynchronous communication to ship reliable software quickly. I'm seeking roles where I can lead backend architecture, improve performance at scale, and mentor engineers.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lead Software Developer

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ERL Telecoms Limited

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Led backend development of high-traffic services, architecting Golang solutions to enhance performance and reduce latency. Owned features from definition to deployment and mentored junior engineers to improve code quality.

Golang Distributed Systems Performance Optimization AWS Docker CI CD Microservices Code Review

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Head of IT

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Tentz Africa

Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Oversee technology operations and evaluate them against strategic goals to drive operational excellence. Devise and implement IT policies and systems to support executive strategy and delivery.

IT Management Policy Development Systems Administration Strategic Planning IT Governance Stakeholder Management Vendor Management

System Support Engineer

ERL Telecoms Limited

Nov 2021 - Jun 2024 (2 years 7 months)

Developed and maintained backend systems and HTTP APIs using Go and Node.js to ensure reliability in production. Optimized complex SQL queries in MySQL/PostgreSQL to improve database performance and application response times.

Go Node MySQL PostgreSQL API Development SQL Optimization Debugging Remote Collaboration

Software Developer

Robert & John Limited

Oct 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Developed full-stack applications using React and Node.js with PostgreSQL, and optimized database performance for high-traffic applications. Participated in code reviews to maintain code quality and reliability.

React Node PostgreSQL Full Stack SQL Optimization Code Review REST APIs JavaScript

Front-End Developer

HNGi7

May 2019 - Mar 2020 (10 months)

Built responsive UIs with React and TypeScript by translating Figma designs into reusable components. Ensured code quality through unit testing with Jest and peer reviews.

React TypeScript Figma Jest UI Development Responsive Design

Software Developer Intern

Decagon

Jul 2018 - Apr 2019 (9 months)

Implemented RESTful APIs in Node.js to connect microservices and improve system interoperability during internship projects. Collaborated with teams to deliver integration-focused features.

Node RESTful APIs Microservices JavaScript API Design Team Collaboration