BABALOLA MACAULAY

FULL-STACK DEVELOPER

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(+234) 9031863448

Lagos, NG

About

Experienced Full Stack Developer (Web & Mobile) with over a decade of building scalable, high-performance applications. Skilled in React Native, Laravel, and modern front-end frameworks, with a strong focus on agile development, problem-solving, and creating smooth user experiences. Passionate about leading teams, mentoring developers, and implementing efficient CI/CD pipelines to streamline workflows. Dedicated to leveraging technology to build impactful solutions that drive business growth and user engagement.

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer

Hello.Cv

Oct 2024 - Present

Leading backend development and technical initiatives for AI-powered features, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and alignment with strategic business objectives.

  • Spearheaded backend development for AI-powered Sites feature, integrating OpenAI, Gemini, and Claude, which increased user engagement by 45% through customizable portfolios.
  • Developed scalable software solutions, ensuring alignment with technology strategy and seamless execution of project roadmaps and timelines.
  • Provided technical leadership, guiding the design and implementation of key technology initiatives to enhance innovation and system efficiency.
  • Managed the full feature development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to coding, testing, and maintenance.
  • Designed and implemented scalable, secure, and high-performance system architectures to support organizational growth and evolving technical requirements.
  • Enforced high coding standards and best practices in development, testing, and deployment, ensuring reliable and maintainable solutions.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with product, operations, and business teams to ensure software solutions aligned with strategic business objectives and customer expectations.
  • Implemented robust security measures and compliance protocols, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and protecting sensitive user data.

Senior Software Engineer

Systemspecs Deelaa (Now Whatadeal.africa)

Dec 2022 - Nov 2024

Led Laravel development and API design, focusing on performance optimization and cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable full-stack applications.

  • Led Laravel development initiatives, optimizing performance and reducing page load time by 20%, significantly enhancing system scalability and efficiency.
  • Designed and implemented RESTful APIs, improving third-party integrations and increasing data processing speed by 30%, which ensured seamless system interoperability.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including designers, QA, and product managers to ensure timely delivery of scalable full-stack applications aligned with business needs.
  • Conducted comprehensive performance tuning, identifying and resolving bottlenecks, optimizing database queries, and enhancing overall system stability.
  • Mentored junior developers, conducted code reviews, and fostered adherence to software development best practices, leading to improved team productivity.

Software Engineer

ByteFoundry Limited

Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

Developed mobile applications and automated CI/CD pipelines, focusing on enhancing user experience, security, and application stability.

  • Developed the Cliqs by Payflexi mobile application for Android and iOS, enhancing customer experience and increasing user retention by 25%.
  • Automated CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment time by 40%, improving workflow efficiency, and minimizing production errors.
  • Collaborated with UI/UX designers to deliver visually appealing, user-friendly mobile applications optimized for performance and accessibility.
  • Integrated secure payment gateways, improving transaction success rates, reducing failures, and enabling seamless financial interactions.
  • Conducted rigorous testing and debugging, maintaining 99.9% application uptime and preventing service disruptions.

Head of Engineering

234Parts Limited

Mar 2019 - Nov 2022

Led mobile app development and engineering teams, overseeing system architecture, API design, and team mentorship to drive product growth and efficiency.

  • Led mobile app development for 234Parts, increasing daily active users by 35% and optimizing user experience.
  • Designed and implemented RESTful APIs, enhancing third-party service integration efficiency and ensuring seamless cross-platform data exchange.
  • Managed a cross-functional team, fostering collaboration among developers, designers, and product managers to optimize project execution.
  • Conducted comprehensive system architecture planning to ensure application scalability, maintainability, and long-term reliability.
  • Mentored junior engineers, provided technical guidance, conducted code reviews, and ensured adherence to industry best practices.

Senior Software Engineer

Excite Panacea Ltd.

Jan 2017 - Mar 2019

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

  • Developed and maintained high-performance, scalable Laravel and React Native applications, ensuring seamless user experience.
  • Translated complex client requirements into robust functional software solutions, improving project success rates and aligning deliverables with business objectives.
  • Integrated secure third-party APIs, including payment gateways and social authentication, to enhance application security and usability.
  • Deployed applications across diverse hosting environments, ensuring optimized uptime and continuous availability for end users.

PHP Developer

Aspire Technologies

Jan 2013 - Sep 2016

Contributed to web application development and maintenance, focusing on functionality, performance, and secure deployments.

  • Assisted in the development of Laravel-based web applications, enhancing functionality and stability to meet business requirements.
  • Collaborated with senior developers to enhance existing features and implement new functionalities, improving overall system performance.
  • Contributed to database optimization efforts, ensuring efficient data retrieval and improved application response times.
  • Maintained application deployments, ensuring secure updates and optimizing backend processes for enhanced performance.

Certificates

Java Course

Sololearn

Jan 2023

Languages

English (Native)

Skills

Mobile App Development

  • Mobile App Development

Web Development

  • Web Development

API Development & Integration

  • API Development & Integration

Responsive Web Design

  • Responsive Web Design

Cross-Platform Development

  • Android
  • iOS
  • Cross-Platform Development

Agile Development

  • Agile Development

Problem-Solving

  • Problem-Solving

Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting

Team Collaboration

  • Team Collaboration

Leadership

  • Leadership

Code Optimization

  • Code Optimization

Performance Tuning

  • Performance Tuning

System Architecture

  • System Architecture

Debugging

  • Debugging

Software Deployment

  • Software Deployment

CI/CD Implementation

  • CI/CD Implementation

Version Control

  • Version Control

Unit Testing

  • Unit Testing

Mentorship

  • Mentorship

Code Reviews

  • Code Reviews

Product Development

  • Product Development

Feature Implementation

  • Feature Implementation

Scalability Planning

  • Scalability Planning

Stakeholder Communication

  • Stakeholder Communication

PHP

  • PHP

JavaScript

  • JavaScript

HTML

  • HTML

CSS

  • CSS

React Native

  • React Native

ReactJS

  • ReactJS

Laravel

  • Laravel

MySQL

  • MySQL

PostgreSQL

  • PostgreSQL

MongoDB

  • MongoDB

Git

  • Git

Docker

  • Docker

Linux

  • Linux

RESTful API

  • RESTful API

GitHub

  • GitHub

GitLab

  • GitLab

Firebase

  • Firebase

Jenkins

  • Jenkins