Nonso Ugbodu

Backend Developer
Lagos, NG.

About

Highly skilled Backend Developer with 2+ years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing scalable server-side applications and APIs using Node.js, Express, and NestJS. Proven ability to manage complex database systems (MongoDB, MySQL, Postgres), implement robust security features, and enhance system performance through efficient coding, testing, and observability tools. Eager to leverage strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive innovative solutions in a dynamic tech environment.

Work

Extended Networks
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Backend Developer

Remote, Remote, N/A

Summary

As a Backend Developer, led the development and optimization of robust backend systems, enhancing API functionalities, security, and data flow for diverse applications.

Highlights

Architected and maintained scalable APIs for diverse application functionalities, ensuring robust performance and reliability.

Engineered and deployed advanced security and performance features across APIs, significantly enhancing system resilience and data integrity.

Seamlessly integrated critical 3rd party APIs, optimizing authentication and error handling processes for improved system efficiency.

Designed and managed complex database schemas, coupled with writing highly efficient and optimized queries, to enhance data retrieval speed and system responsiveness.

Implemented comprehensive data tracking and observability solutions using Jaeger and OpenTelemetry, enabling real-time performance monitoring and proactive system optimization.

Elysolabs Ltd
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Backend Developer

Remote, Remote, N/A

Summary

As a Backend Developer, developed and optimized server-side logic and database solutions, enhancing application performance, real-time communication, and overall code quality.

Highlights

Developed and maintained high-performance server-side logic with Node.js, significantly improving responsiveness and data processing efficiency for front-end requests.

Managed and optimized MongoDB databases through expert schema design, indexing, and query optimization, enhancing data integrity and retrieval speeds.

Implemented real-time communication features using Socket.io, enabling dynamic and interactive user experiences across multiple applications.

Ensured high code quality and application reliability by rigorously conducting unit testing and debugging, reducing post-deployment issues.

Authored clear and concise documentation for codebases, APIs, and database structures, improving developer onboarding and long-term system maintainability.

N&S TECH Ltd
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Backend Developer Intern

Remote, Remote, N/A

Summary

As a Backend Developer Intern, contributed to backend development projects by assisting with server-side logic, API integration, and database management, while ensuring clear communication.

Highlights

Contributed to the development of server-side components and RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js, supporting core application functionalities.

Executed critical database management tasks, including data modeling, migration, and backup using MongoDB, ensuring data integrity and availability.

Assisted in integrating third-party APIs and services with backend systems, enhancing system capabilities and interoperability.

Maintained transparent project communication by providing daily task reports and weekly summaries to product and team leads, fostering collaborative development and ensuring code quality.

Education

AltSchool Africa
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Diploma

Backend Engineering

Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science

Microbiology

Courses

Data Structures And Algorithm

Software Engineering

Object Oriented Programming

Operating System

Data Base Management System

Languages

English

Certificates

Diploma in Backend Engineering

Issued By

AltSchool Africa

Version Control

Issued By

Various Institutions

Programming with JavaScript

Issued By

Various Institutions

Introduction to Back-End Development

Issued By

Various Institutions

HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

Issued By

Various Institutions

Skills

Programming Languages

JavaScript.

Frameworks

Node.js, Express.js, NestJS.

Databases

MongoDB, MySQL, Postgres.

Tools & Software

Git, GitHub, VS Code, SwaggerUI, Postman, Markdown, Jest, Linux, Jaeger, OpenTelemetry.

Soft Skills

Communication, Adaptability, Analytical Skills, Teamwork, Project Management.