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Sarah Akan

@sarahakan

Creative, detail-oriented Frontend Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience developing and optimizing web applications.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek frontend roles where I can build scalable React/TypeScript products, collaborate in Agile teams, mentor others, and grow into technical leadership while working on impactful, user-focused web experiences.

I am a creative, detail-oriented Frontend Software Engineer with 3+ years building and optimizing web applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, React and Next.js. I focus on producing maintainable, testable code and ship responsive, accessible interfaces.

I collaborate closely with product and design teams, work well in Agile/SCRUM environments, mentor learners through PerseverNow, and emphasize continuous improvement, strong communication, and pragmatic engineering practices.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Engineer

Current

Zedi Inc.

Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Build complex, dynamic user interfaces with React and TypeScript, integrate third-party APIs/SDKs, and lead code reviews to improve code quality and maintainability across products.

React TypeScript API Integration Code Review Redux Jest Git

Software Engineer

ExchangePal

Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 (5 months)

Developed and maintained reusable React and TypeScript components, implemented robust API endpoints, and managed application state with Redux to improve scalability and data flow.

React TypeScript Redux REST APIs Jest Component Design BDD Git

Software Engineer

Socials

Apr 2021 - Jan 2022 (9 months)

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to build and deploy features using React and TypeScript, redesigned and refactored the application to enhance UX and improve retention under SCRUM.