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Uche Ali

@ucheali

Full-Stack engineer specializing in Node.js, TypeScript, NestJS, and secure, SQL-driven REST APIs.

Zimbabwe
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can build secure, SQL-driven REST APIs with Node.js/TypeScript (NestJS preferred), modernize legacy workflows, and maintain clean, testable service architecture—ideally collaborating across teams and shipping production-ready features.

I’m a Full-Stack Engineer with deep expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, NestJS, and Express, building production-grade REST APIs that are driven by complex SQL schemas. I also bring strong hands-on experience reading and writing PL/SQL—stored procedures, functions, triggers, and database-driven business logic.

I’ve helped migrate database-centric applications into modern backend architectures, optimizing SQL queries and translating enterprise workflows into clean, maintainable service-layer code. When needed, I read legacy C#/.NET codebases and reshape that logic into structured Node.js/TypeScript services.

On the security side, I implement JWT and OAuth-based authentication and authorization, following best practices for API safety and access control. I enjoy partnering with frontend engineers to integrate APIs, troubleshoot data issues, and ensure consistent system behavior end-to-end.

I also support teams beyond building—leading backend engineering training for multiple cohorts, mentoring through production projects and code reviews, and strengthening clean architecture habits. From real estate marketplaces to music streaming and travel/booking workflows, my focus stays the same: maintainable backend design, performance-minded SQL, and scalable integrations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Backend Developer

Arellow Homes

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Designed and maintained scalable RESTful APIs for a real estate platform covering listings, search, and transactions, with query optimization across SQL Server/PostgreSQL. Wrote stored procedures and SQL functions for business logic and implemented JWT/OAuth authentication and authorization.

SO

Backend Developer

Soundrig

Sep 2024 - Mar 2025 (6 months)

Built backend services in Node.js and TypeScript for a music streaming platform, implementing Redis caching and database optimizations to reduce latency. Designed and optimized database schemas, integrated external APIs, and built a Telegram bot with a gamified reward system while addressing critical security vulnerabilities.

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Backend Developer

Genesys Tech Hub (Learnable)

Dec 2023 - Aug 2024 (8 months)

Built and maintained backend services for two production web applications using Node.js and TypeScript with SQL-backed data models. Served as Scrum Master for an 8-member cross-functional team delivering an MVP targeting 10,000+ users.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nigeria, Nsukka logoUN

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Grade: Second Class Upper Division

Earned a B.Sc in Mathematics (Second Class Upper Division) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

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