
Olanike Ogundiran
Full Stack Engineer
Salary / Daily rate
Lagos, Nigeria
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Full-stack engineer with 7+ years building scalable web applications using NestJS, React, and PostgreSQL. Proven expertise in payment gateway integrations, API development, and achieving 99% server uptime. Specialized in end-to-end development from database optimization to responsive frontends for growing businesses.
Work experience
Full Stack Engineer
MBL Hightech
Jan 2025 - Jul 2025
7 months
On-site
Developed and maintained scalable web applications using NestJS for backend and React for frontend. Designed and optimized PostgreSQL database schemas to ensure data integrity and performance. Built RESTful APIs and integrated third-party voip and payment services to enhance product features. Collaborated with UI/UX designers to deliver responsive and user-friendly interfaces. Implemented authentication, authorization, and security best practices across the stack. Participated in agile sprints, code reviews, and deployment processes to ensure high-quality releases.
Full Stack Engineer
Seamailer
Dec 2023 - May 2024
6 months
Lagos, Nigeria
Designed database schemas, optimized queries, and created REST APIs for an email-campaigning product Implemented subscription plans and integrated payment gateways Developed a user-friendly interface Implemented responsive design techniques, making the company website mobile-friendly and increasing reach by
Open Source Developer
kernelci.org
Apr 2023 - Oct 2023
7 months
Lagos, Nigeria
Contributed to a community-driven open-source test automation system for upstream kernel development. Improved LTS kernel testing processes, enhancing system robustness.
Software Engineer
Cutstruct
Mar 2022 - Mar 2023
1 year 1 month
Lagos, Nigeria
Collaborated with a cross-functional team to develop APIs and design database schemas. Architected and wrote clean, decoupled code, significantly improving app stability and performance. Managed production servers and databases, achieving 99% uptime. Rapidly resolved system bugs, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency. Implemented unit tests with 50% coverage, ensuring code reliability. Designed intuitive user interfaces and ensured seamless API integration.
Backend Engineer
Starhub
Mar 2021 - Jan 2022
11 months
Nigeria · Remote
Sole backend developer at a startup, responsible for designing and implementing all server-side architecture and APIs for an e-learning platform. Built and optimized database schemas, ensuring data integrity and high performance for growing user needs. Developed secure RESTful APIs and integrated payment gateways to support core business operations. Automated backend processes and improved system reliability, reducing downtime and manual intervention. Collaborated closely with the founding team to define technical requirements and deliver rapid product iterations.
Backend Developer
Hotels.ng
Apr 2018 - Dec 2020
2 years 9 months
Remote, OR 97458, USA
Developed REST APIs for projects such as DevAsk and StarFinder, ensuring seamless integration. Delivered high-quality, functional APIs that integrated seamlessly with various platforms. Participated in planning, sprint reviews, and debugging sessions, ensuring software quality and performance.
Education
University of Lagos
BDS
2013 - 2020
6 years 2 months