Seeking a backend-focused role to design reliable systems and APIs in Python/Django, with a strong emphasis on root-cause problem solving.
Stanley Moses
@stanleymoses
Backend Software Engineer building reliable Python/Django systems and APIs.
What I'm looking for
I build backend systems and keep them running, and occasionally touch the frontend when the product needs it. Python and Django are my core, but a typical week involves database design, API work, deployment infrastructure, and whatever broke overnight. I tend to look for the root problem rather than patching symptoms.
At Boldplus Platforms I designed the multi-role schema powering AssessPlus, built rotation-safe JWT authentication across web and mobile, migrated infrastructure from AWS to Akamai Linode VPS after an outage cut off schools during exams, and upgraded notification delivery from long polling to WebSockets with Celery handling bulk operations as fallback. At Bildeasy I worked remotely with a Berlin-based PM to build the authentication, notification, and document review modules for a construction lending platform serving banks and AAK-licensed professionals.
Outside of work I built CropAI end to end: an XGBoost yield prediction model trained on six agricultural data sources, a fine-tuned Qwen 0.8B model with FAISS-based retrieval for farming recommendations, a Django REST backend on Azure, and a Next.js frontend on vercel.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Backend Software Engineer
Boldplus Platforms Limited
May 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Designed a multi-role PostgreSQL schema for AssessPlus and supported growth to 2,000–3,000 users across pilot schools. Built JWT authentication, led an AWS-to-Akamai/Linode migration after an exam outage, and migrated notifications to WebSockets to reduce peak server load.
Backend Engineer (Contract)
Bildeasy
Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 (3 months)
Contributed to schema design and built core Django models for a multi-role construction lending platform used by banks and AAK-licensed professionals. Implemented authentication and notification modules for a document review workflow that feeds bank loan approval decisions, delivering features within a fixed three-month timeline.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ALX Africa
Data Engineering, Data Engineering
Ongoing Data Engineering program with ALX Africa.
Co-operative University of Kenya
Bachelor of Science, Statistics & Information Technology
Completed a BSc in Statistics & Information Technology in Dec 2025.
ALX Africa
Backend Software Engineering, Backend Software Engineering
Completed Backend Software Engineering through ALX Africa.
Availability
Location
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Portfolio
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