BABALOLA MACAULAY

Full-Stack Developer
Lagos, NG.

About

A highly experienced Full Stack Developer with over a decade of expertise in building scalable, high-performance web and mobile applications. Specializing in React Native, Laravel, and modern front-end frameworks, I lead teams, optimize CI/CD pipelines, and leverage technology to drive significant business growth and user engagement, delivering impactful solutions aligned with strategic objectives.

Work

Hello.Cv
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Senior Software Engineer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Led backend development for AI-powered features, integrating advanced models to significantly boost user engagement for Hello.cv's Sites feature.

Highlights

Spearheaded backend development for Hello.cv's AI-powered Sites feature, integrating OpenAI, Gemini, and Claude, which boosted user engagement by 45%.

Provided technical leadership, guiding the design and implementation of Hello.cv's technology initiatives to drive innovation and enhance system efficiency.

Managed end-to-end feature development, overseeing the full software development lifecycle from requirements gathering and design to coding, testing, and ongoing maintenance.

Architected and implemented scalable, secure, and high-performance system architectures, effectively supporting rapid growth and evolving technical requirements.

Collaborated cross-functionally with product, operations, and business teams to align software solutions with strategic business objectives and enhance customer satisfaction.

Systemspecs Deelaa (Now Whatadeal.africa)
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Senior Software Engineer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Directed Laravel development efforts, optimizing system performance by 20% and enhancing overall system efficiency for improved scalability.

Highlights

Led Laravel development efforts, optimizing performance and reducing page load time by 20%, significantly enhancing overall system efficiency and scalability.

Designed and implemented robust RESTful APIs, increasing data processing speed by 30% and enhancing third-party integrations for seamless interoperability.

Conducted comprehensive performance tuning, identifying and resolving critical bottlenecks, optimizing database queries, and significantly improving overall system stability.

Mentored junior developers and conducted rigorous code reviews, improving team productivity by fostering adherence to software development best practices.

Collaborated cross-functionally with designers, QA, and product managers to ensure timely delivery of scalable full-stack applications aligned with critical business needs.

ByteFoundry Limited
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Software Engineer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Developed the Cliqs by Payflexi mobile app, automated CI/CD pipelines, and integrated payment gateways to enhance user experience and retention.

Highlights

Developed the Cliqs by Payflexi mobile app, significantly improving customer experience and increasing user retention by 25% across Android and iOS platforms.

Automated CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment time by 40%, improving workflow efficiency, and minimizing human errors in production releases.

Integrated secure payment gateways, improving transaction success rates, reducing failures, and enhancing seamless financial interactions.

Conducted rigorous testing and debugging, maintaining 99.9% uptime, ensuring application stability and preventing service disruptions.

Collaborated closely with UI/UX designers to deliver visually appealing, user-friendly mobile applications optimized for performance and enhanced accessibility.

234Parts Limited
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Head of Engineering

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Directed mobile app development, increasing daily active users by 35%, and managed cross-functional teams to optimize project execution.

Highlights

Led 234Parts mobile app development, increasing daily active users by 35% and ensuring a smooth, optimized user experience.

Architected and implemented robust RESTful APIs, enhancing third-party service integration efficiency and ensuring seamless data exchange across diverse platforms.

Managed and led a cross-functional team, fostering collaboration among developers, designers, and product managers to optimize project execution and delivery.

Spearheaded comprehensive system architecture planning, ensuring robust application scalability, maintainability, and long-term reliability for future enhancements.

Mentored junior engineers, provided critical technical guidance, conducted thorough code reviews, and enforced adherence to industry best practices, elevating team capabilities.

Excite Panacea Ltd.
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Senior Software Engineer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Developed and maintained high-performance Laravel and React Native applications, translating client requirements into secure, scalable solutions.

Highlights

Developed and maintained high-performance, scalable Laravel and React Native applications, ensuring seamless user experiences and translating complex client requirements into functional software solutions.

Significantly improved project success rates and delivered applications precisely aligned with business objectives.

Integrated secure third-party APIs, including payment gateways and social authentication, enhancing application security and usability.

Deployed and managed applications across multiple hosting environments, ensuring optimized uptime and high availability for end users.

Aspire Technologies
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PHP Developer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Assisted in developing web applications, collaborating on features, and optimizing databases for improved system performance.

Highlights

Assisted in developing and enhancing Laravel-based web applications, improving functionality, stability, and ensuring effective alignment with business needs.

Collaborated with senior developers to enhance existing features and implement new functionalities, contributing to overall system performance improvements.

Contributed to database optimization, ensuring efficient data retrieval and improved application response times.

Maintained application deployments, ensuring secure updates and optimizing backend processes to enhance overall performance.

Languages

English

Certificates

Java Course Certificate

Issued By

Sololearn

Skills

Development & Architecture

Mobile App Development, Web Development, API Development & Integration, Responsive Web Design, Cross-Platform Development (Android & iOS), Feature Implementation, Scalability Planning, System Architecture, Software Deployment.

Methodologies & Operations

Agile Development, CI/CD Implementation, Version Control, Unit Testing, Code Reviews, Debugging, Troubleshooting.

Technical & Problem Solving

Problem-Solving, Code Optimization, Performance Tuning, System Stability, Database Optimization.

Leadership & Collaboration

Team Collaboration, Leadership, Mentorship, Product Development, Stakeholder Communication.

Programming Languages & Frameworks

PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React Native, ReactJS, Laravel.

Databases

MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.

Tools & Platforms

Git, Docker, Linux, RESTful API, GitHub, GitLab, Firebase, Jenkins.