Yonas Negash
@yonasnegash
Senior Back-End Developer focused on scalable, secure, high-performance web systems.
EthiopiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Back-End Developer with over 6 years of experience building scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications. I specialize in Node.js/Express ecosystems, microservices, containerization, and performance optimization to deliver reliable production systems.
My work includes developing backend APIs for Dashen Bank's Super App, creating a motorbike ride-hailing and parcel delivery platform that improved customer satisfaction by 30% and reduced delivery times by 25%, and enhancing HotelPlusVilla to raise user engagement by 50% and bookings by 30%.
I bring strong technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on automation and reliability—using CI/CD, testing, and container orchestration—to accelerate delivery and maintain system stability under growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Backend Developer
EagleLion System Technology
Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Developed backend APIs for Dashen Bank's Super App e-commerce platform enabling go-live within 2 months and built scalable endpoints supporting onboarding of 4–5 new merchants weekly.
Backend Developer
Rimas Delivery
Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)
Developed a motorbike ride-hailing and parcel delivery app that increased customer satisfaction by 30% and reduced average parcel delivery times by 25% through operational optimizations.
Full Stack Developer
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute
May 2017 - Sep 2020 (3 years 4 months)
Built an internal web platform for anonymous scientific proposal submission that increased submissions 50% and implemented containerized microservices to improve availability and scalability.
Business Development Officer
MOSS ICT Consultancy
Feb 2017 - May 2017 (3 months)
Negotiated agreements with two M-Birr agents and increased M-Birr visibility by 50% through targeted marketing campaigns, expanding company reach.
Web Developer
Abdunies Software Development and Consultancy
Oct 2016 - Feb 2017 (4 months)
Developed an e-learning platform using Moodle and implemented webpages and plugins to improve user experience and operational efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Haramaya University
Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering
2012 - 2016
Grade: 3.42
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering with a 3.42 GPA, focusing on software development and engineering principles.
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Location
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