Effa Ojah

Backend Software Engineer

Building robust APIs & scalable systems

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backend_engineer
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RESTful APIs | Microservices | Database Design | System Architecture

About Me

Who I Am

Backend Architect

Passionate about building scalable, high-performance backend systems that power modern applications.

With expertise in Node.js, microservices architecture, and cloud technologies, I specialize in designing and implementing robust APIs that handle complex business logic while maintaining optimal performance and reliability.

I believe in writing clean, maintainable code and following best practices like SOLID principles and TDD to deliver solutions that scale efficiently as businesses grow. My goal is to bridge the gap between complex requirements and elegant technical solutions.

My Expertise

What I Excel At

API Ecosystems

Crafting secure, self-documenting REST & GraphQL APIs

Architecture Design

Designing distributed systems and microservice meshes

Data Engineering

Architecting high-performance SQL and NoSQL data layers

Cloud Native

Containerization and infrastructure as code on AWS/GCP

3+

Years Experience

20+

APIs Architected

10+

Microservices

500+

Commits / Year

Education

2021

Web Development Intensive

Frontend Foundations

Comprehensive training in modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and core JavaScript.

2021 - 2022

Advanced Software Architecture

Backend Engineering Specialization

Specialized training in server-side logic, API design, database management, and scalable system infrastructure.

2023 - 2027

Bachelor of Science

Computer Science

Ongoing academic pursuit focusing on software engineering principles, algorithms, and advanced computational theory.

Tech Stack

Languages

JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, SQL

Databases

PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, MySQL

Cloud & DevOps

AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD

Testing & Auth

Jest, Mocha, Passport.js, JWT

Message Queues

Kafka, RabbitMQ, Bull, Redis Queue

APIs & Tools

GraphQL, REST, WebSockets, Postman

Search & Cache

Elasticsearch, Redis, Memcached

Version Control

Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket

Core Competencies

API Development
Database Design
System Architecture
Cloud Infrastructure

Featured Projects

Showcasing my latest work in backend development and system architecture

Supermarket Desktop App

Scalable desktop app for inventory & orders with offline capabilities.

Repository Desktop App

Online Shopping App

Full-featured multi-vendor e-commerce platform with real-time updates.

Supermarket WEB API

Production-ready REST API with JWT authentication and payment integration.

GitHub Private Live API

Connect With Me

Let's connect and collaborate on exciting projects

Let's Build Something

Interested in collaborating? I'm always open to discussing new projects and opportunities.