Idris Balogun
Mobile Software Engineer
Salary / Daily rate
Lagos, Nigeria
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Mobile developer with 2+ years specializing in React Native apps for African markets. Built and launched language learning and logistics platforms with real-time features, payment integrations, and 100k+ user capacity. Expert in cross-platform development, WebSocket systems, and scalable mobile solutions that drive user engagement and business growth.
Work experience
Mid-level Mobile Dev
Pluritongues Company, Lagos
Jun 2024 - Mar 2025
10 months
Lagos State, Nigeria · Remote
A language learning app designed to make African languages accessible and engaging. Learn to speak, read, and understand native languages through interactive lessons and cultural insights. - Refactored a large TypeScript codebase, improving performance and scalability. Integrated a secure Square Payment System and PayPal, enabling seamless transactions. - Developed and deployed a real-time chat system using WebSocket on mobile and web application. - Spearheaded the launch of pluritongues app on App Store and Play Store, delivering a scalable, user centric product through cross-functional collaboration, enhancing digital presence and user engagement.
React Native Developer
Slem INFOTech (Remote)
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
1 year
Lagos State, Nigeria · Remote
A logistics app that connects customers with trusted fashion designers across Nigeria, streamlining the custom clothing experience. From design selection to doorstep delivery. - Developed real-time communication features with WebSocket, including image sharing and fraud prevention. - Integrated Google Location Services, improving product tracking and delivery systems. - Implemented a secure payment gateway using Klasha for efficient transactions. - Optimized application media caching to reduce load times for images and videos.
Education
University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Bachelor of Education - BEd
2017 - 2022
4 years 5 months