Wakibi Chris
Senior Full-Stack Developer | Python, Django
Salary / Daily rate
Kampala, Uganda
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Senior Full-stack Developer with 12+ years expertise in Python/Django and ReactJS development. Led teams of 3+ developers, improved CI/CD pipelines with Docker/Kubernetes, and optimized database performance at scale. Specialized in automating business processes and building robust web applications for fintech and media industries.
Work experience
Sr Fullstack Developer
Development Initiatives
Feb 2020 - Oct 2024
4 years 9 months
Kampala, Uganda · Remote
- Set up new and improved existing CI/CD pipelines using Github actions, docker, Kubernetes and Linux - Improve performance of Django code and database queries - Led a team of 3 developers - Collaboration with wider team including analysts, data scientists, project managers and end users - Review code from colleagues - Occasionally add features to company website which was based on Wagtail CMS - Document and conduct trainings on new features and products
Software Engineer
Ergeon
Feb 2022 - Oct 2023
1 year 9 months
Remote, OR 97458, USA
Deputy Manager IT - Business Systems
NIC HOLDINGS LTD
Dec 2017 - Jan 2020
2 years 2 months
Kampala, Uganda
Helping automating business processes as well as managing projects, SLAs and the budgeting process
Applications Developer
Vision Group
Jun 2014 - Dec 2017
3 years 7 months
Kampala, Uganda
Developing mainly in-house applications to automate most processes and improve efficiency, monitor services as well as help with the Digital strategy of the company Languages used: Python, PHP
Software Develper / Solution Architect
Pegasus Technologies Ltd Uganda
Nov 2013 - Jul 2014
9 months
Kampala, Uganda
A Fintech company offering payment solutions in Uganda majorly doing banking solutions as well as Mobile Money based solutions. Languages / Framework used - MS Visual C++ DotNet
Software Developer
SMS Media Limited
Jun 2012 - Oct 2013
1 year 5 months
Education
Makerere University
Masters
2018 - 2020
2 years 1 month
Kyambogo University
Bachelor's degree
2009 - 2012
3 years 1 month
Kiira College Butiki
High School Certificate