Steve Yonkeu
@steveyonkeu
Experienced backend engineer with a passion for team leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated backend engineer with extensive experience leading teams and optimizing software development processes. At Batazia, I successfully led a team of 15 developers, implementing Agile methodologies that reduced project delivery time by 20%. My focus on collaboration across distributed teams has significantly enhanced our ability to deliver new features to over 10,000 customers efficiently.
In my previous roles, I have consistently improved system performance and user experience. As a Lead Backend Engineer at Sursx Exchange, I refactored legacy codebases, which reduced production errors by 15% and facilitated faster integration of new features. My commitment to quality and efficiency is evident in my work, where I have streamlined deployment processes and optimized API response times, ensuring reliable updates and enhanced user satisfaction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Local-Django Developer
Self Employed
Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Developed a translation package for Django applications, improving multilingual support and accessibility for international users using various translation services.
Backend Engineer and Team Lead
Batazia
Mar 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 10 months)
Led a team of 15 developers to adopt Agile methodologies, improving project delivery time by 20%. Enhanced collaboration across distributed teams and accelerated feature releases for over 10,000 customers by streamlining deployment processes with CI/CD pipelines.
Open Source Developer
Unstructured Studio
Oct 2023 - Mar 2024 (5 months)
Redesigned backend architecture to prioritize low internet resource areas. Optimized API response times by 20% and set up a deployment workflow using GitHub Actions for a Digital Ocean Droplet.
Lead Backend Engineer
Sursx Exchange
Jan 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Refactored legacy codebase for improved readability and modularity, reducing production errors by 15%. Integrated multiple payment gateways, enhancing the checkout process and increasing monthly transaction volume by 25%.
Atalkam Developer
Self Employed
May 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Developed Atalkam, a smart messaging app featuring AI capabilities like auto-responses and language translation, supporting a community of over 50 active members.
Software Engineer and IT Consultant
Simba & Co
Feb 2020 - Mar 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Developed content management systems to enhance user experience and customer care. Maintained and scaled projects as the team grew, ensuring consistent performance and user satisfaction.
Full Stack Software Engineer
Simba & Co
Feb 2020 - Mar 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Developed high-performance Clojure-based applications, optimizing SEO and enhancing user engagement, resulting in a 15% increase in organic traffic. Created mock-ups and wireframes for improved user interface design.
Visuleo Portfolio Developer
Self Employed
May 2018 - May 2020 (2 years)
Created an open-source API for customizable portfolios, enhancing accessibility for developers and users. Focused on user-friendly design and functionality.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Higher Polytechnic Institute of Bamenda
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering
2019 - 2023
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a focus on Computer Engineering, gaining knowledge in software development, systems design, and engineering principles.
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Location
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