Kazeem Asifat

PHP/Laravel Backend Engineer
Lagos, NG.

About

Highly accomplished Backend Engineer with over 5 years of experience, specializing in PHP and Laravel, driving scalable API development and robust cloud infrastructure management across fintech, e-commerce, and edtech sectors. Proven leader in architecting comprehensive technology solutions, optimizing system performance, and significantly reducing operational costs while guiding high-performing engineering teams.

Work

AfriCred Technologies
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Team Lead

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Currently leading a team of three backend engineers at AfriCred Technologies, responsible for building and maintaining core internal Laravel-based platforms and architecting the entire technology infrastructure.

Highlights

Led a team of three backend engineers, driving the successful development and maintenance of core internal platforms using Laravel, enhancing organizational efficiency and system scalability.

Architected and implemented the entire technology infrastructure from scratch, replacing inefficient third-party tools with custom Laravel solutions, resulting in significant cost savings and improved system performance.

Optimized operational workflows by developing tailored applications, which significantly reduced software costs and boosted team productivity across various departments.

Established a comprehensive, structured reporting system for issue tracking, significantly enhancing technical transparency and accelerating resolution efficiency for development cycles.

ArctanPay
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Backend Engineer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Contributed significantly to the backend architecture and implementation of a fintech platform at ArctanPay, focusing on secure and efficient transaction processing.

Highlights

Contributed significantly to the backend architecture and implementation of a fintech platform, enhancing core system functionalities and ensuring robust transaction security.

Developed end-to-end flows for complex KYC/onboarding processes and administrative functionalities, improving user experience and compliance efficiency by streamlining data capture.

Built and integrated robust REST APIs for seamless interaction with diverse payment and verification providers, ensuring reliable and secure data exchange for critical financial operations.

MEW School of Leadership
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Lead Backend Engineer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Led backend development for MEW School of Leadership's e-commerce platform, LMS, and admin portal, ensuring robust architecture and high performance.

Highlights

Directed backend development across e-commerce, LMS, and admin portals, ensuring robust architecture, high performance, and seamless user experience for critical educational systems.

Developed mission-critical automations, including CRM follow-ups, bulk mailing, and auto-generated certificates/admission letters, streamlining administrative processes and reducing manual effort by an estimated 25%.

Managed server infrastructure and deployment, consistently ensuring high system uptime (99.9%) and implementing robust security measures across all platforms.

Metropolitan School of Business and Management
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Head of IT and Engineering

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Directed a team of developers at Metropolitan School of Business and Management, overseeing the entire SDLC and migrating legacy systems to modern Laravel solutions.

Highlights

Directed a team of developers, delivering scalable and reliable software solutions that supported key business objectives and improved operational efficiency.

Owned the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance, ensuring on-time project delivery and quality assurance.

Migrated legacy PHP systems to modern Laravel-based solutions, resulting in a 30% reduction in third-party costs and a significant improvement in development and delivery speed.

Designed the mobile API, provided critical technical support, and led the interview process for technical hires, contributing to a 20% growth in the engineering team.

Metropolitan School of Business and Management
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Backend Developer

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Supported backend development of internal tools and systems at Metropolitan School of Business and Management, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure maintainable and secure codebases.

Highlights

Supported backend development of internal tools and systems, enhancing overall organizational efficiency and data management capabilities.

Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure maintainable and secure codebases, adhering to best practices and improving system integrity.

Hotels.ng, HNG Internship (6)
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Backend Developer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Led a cross-functional team during the HNG Internship at Hotels.ng, developing an estate management API and delivering key backend features for logistics and visitor tracking.

Highlights

Led a cross-functional team to successfully build a robust estate management API using Laravel, ensuring efficient property data management and scalability.

Delivered comprehensive backend features for logistics and visitor tracking applications, improving operational oversight and data accuracy.

Dewass Engineering Services
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Full stack Developer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Designed, developed, and maintained Dewass Engineering Services' corporate website and internal tools, managing both frontend and backend tasks using PHP and JavaScript.

Highlights

Designed, developed, and maintained the company's corporate website and internal tools, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.

Managed both frontend and backend development tasks using PHP and JavaScript, contributing to a cohesive and functional web presence that supported business operations.

Education

AltSchool Africa
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Diploma

Software Engineering

Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

Bachelor's Degree

Crop Protection

Grade: 2nd Class Upper

Certificates

Professional Certificate in Database Management System Architecture

Issued By

Metropolitan School of Business and Management

Skills

Programming Languages & Frameworks

PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, ReactJs, Python.

Databases & API

MySQL, Advanced SQL Querying, RESTful API Design, API Integration, Database Schema Design, Database Optimization.

Development Tools & DevOps

Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, CI/CD, Cloud Hosting (DigitalOcean, AWS), USSD Application Development.

Architecture & Best Practices

Clean Architecture, MVC Pattern, SOLID Principles.

Soft Skills

Communication, Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Fast-Paced Environments, Team Leadership.