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 (1 year)
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.
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.
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.
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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