BABALOLA MACAULAY

Full-Stack Developer
Lagos, NG.

About

Highly accomplished 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 drive significant business growth and user engagement by leading teams, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and delivering impactful solutions that merge technical excellence with strategic business 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 and boosting user engagement by 45% for Hello.cv's Sites feature.

Highlights

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

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

Led end-to-end feature development, managing the full software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to 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 ensure software solutions consistently aligned with strategic business objectives and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Systemspecs Deelaa (Now Whatadeal.africa)
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Senior Software Engineer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Led Laravel development, optimizing system performance by 20% and improving overall system efficiency for enhanced scalability.

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

Directed 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.

Translated complex client requirements into functional software solutions, significantly improving project success rates and delivering applications precisely aligned with business objectives.

Integrated secure third-party APIs, including payment gateways and social authentication, improving 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

Databases

MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.

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, Cross-functional Collaboration.

Programming Languages & Frameworks

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

Tools & Platforms

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