About
Highly motivated Backend Engineer with hands-on experience in developing scalable RESTful APIs and server-side applications using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. Proven ability to implement secure authentication, optimize database performance by 40%, and deliver maintainable code, actively seeking a Backend Engineering internship. Eager to contribute to production systems, expand expertise in cloud platforms and microservices, and leverage strong collaboration and problem-solving skills to drive impactful solutions.
Work
Ekiti MSME ICT Hub
|Backend Engineer Trainee
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
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Summary
As a Backend Engineer Trainee, developed and optimized scalable RESTful APIs for critical healthcare, inventory, and user management systems, ensuring high performance and secure access control.
Highlights
Developed and deployed 4+ production-ready RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js, supporting healthcare, inventory, and user management systems.
Designed and optimized MongoDB database schemas with strategic indexing, significantly improving query performance by 40%.
Implemented robust JWT-based authentication and role-based authorization, enhancing secure access control for critical applications.
Built reusable middleware for efficient validation, error handling, and logging, reducing code duplication by 30% across multiple projects.
Conducted comprehensive API testing using Postman, achieving over 95% endpoint reliability for integrated payment systems (Paystack).
Education
Ekiti MSME ICT Hub
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Training Program
Backend Engineering
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
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Bachelor of Science
Business Administration
Languages
English
Skills
Languages & Frameworks
Node.js, Express.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React.
Databases
MongoDB, MySQL.
API Development
RESTful APIs, CRUD Operations, JSON, Third-Party Integration (Paystack).
Security
JWT, OAuth, Password Hashing (bcrypt), Role-Based Access Control.
Architecture
MVC Pattern, Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture.
Tools & Platforms
Git, GitHub, Postman, VS Code, AWS, Docker.
Methodologies
Agile, Version Control, API Testing, Input Validation.
Soft Skills
Problem-Solving, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Agile Teamwork, Time Management, Technical Communication, Debugging & Troubleshooting.