Chika Benajmin
Full-stack Engineer
Senior Software Engineer
I am a seasoned technology professional with an extensive background in software development, system architecture, and leadership in the tech industry. With a career spanning over eight years, I have held significant roles, notably as lead engineer on various projects.
Professional Experience
Metacare, Remote (United Kingdom)
Lead Software Engineer Officer (Oct 2021 - Present)
- Achievements:
- Led a very flexible team of over 20 engineers in launching Metacare in 2022.
- Developed a Gateway Service using Express Gateway and a multi-tenant Microservice System with Nest JS, Kafka, Hasura, and Socket IO Live Chat for real-time messaging.
- Employed React JS and GraphQL on the frontend.
Mintyn Digital Bank
Front-end Engineering Lead (March 2019 - Feb 2023)
Achievements:
- Pioneered the development of Mintyn's internet banking platform, app.mintyn.com, and oversaw five iterations of its website.
- Integrated a headless WordPress CMS API with Next.js for the latest version of the website, focusing on SEO.
- Designed a secure back office system for transaction monitoring and audit trail management.
- Mintyn achieved an average of 100k monthly active users.
Vela Business Solutions
Role: Senior Frontend Consultant (Sept 2019 - Feb 2023)
Achievements:
- Led the UI conversion for the initial Vela website.
- Collaborated on developing an insurance website, salamtakafulinsurance.com, in a week.
- Contributed to creating the Salam Takaful Insurance ERP and revamped Jaiz Bank's admin portal.
Neon Ventures
Role: Software Developer (2018 - 2019)
Achievements:
- Worked on multiple projects, including revamping the Visacheck.co landing page and overseeing the Getqualified.work recruitment platform.
- Developed APIs using Laravel for Kwakwaa, a platform for Nigerian fashion designers.
Key Skills and Technologies
- Frontend Development: React JS, GraphQL, Next.js, Express Gateway.
- Backend Development:Nest JS, Kafka, Hasura, Laravel, Sails JS.
- Project Management and Leadership: Leading teams, designing frameworks, developing scalable solutions.
My career is marked by pioneering contributions to digital banking, customer support systems, and various technology solutions across multiple industries. My work demonstrates a robust ability to lead complex projects and develop innovative software solutions.
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Senior Software Engineer
I am a seasoned technology professional with an extensive background in software development, system architecture, and leadership in the tech industry. With a career spanning over eight years, I have held significant roles, notably as lead engineer on various projects.
Professional Experience
Metacare, Remote (United Kingdom)
Lead Software Engineer Officer (Oct 2021 - Present)
- Achievements:
- Led a very flexible team of over 20 engineers in launching Metacare in 2022.
- Developed a Gateway Service using Express Gateway and a multi-tenant Microservice System with Nest JS, Kafka, Hasura, and Socket IO Live Chat for real-time messaging.
- Employed React JS and GraphQL on the frontend.
Mintyn Digital Bank
Front-end Engineering Lead (March 2019 - Feb 2023)
Achievements:
- Pioneered the development of Mintyn's internet banking platform, app.mintyn.com, and oversaw five iterations of its website.
- Integrated a headless WordPress CMS API with Next.js for the latest version of the website, focusing on SEO.
- Designed a secure back office system for transaction monitoring and audit trail management.
- Mintyn achieved an average of 100k monthly active users.
Vela Business Solutions
Role: Senior Frontend Consultant (Sept 2019 - Feb 2023)
Achievements:
- Led the UI conversion for the initial Vela website.
- Collaborated on developing an insurance website, salamtakafulinsurance.com, in a week.
- Contributed to creating the Salam Takaful Insurance ERP and revamped Jaiz Bank's admin portal.
Neon Ventures
Role: Software Developer (2018 - 2019)
Achievements:
- Worked on multiple projects, including revamping the Visacheck.co landing page and overseeing the Getqualified.work recruitment platform.
- Developed APIs using Laravel for Kwakwaa, a platform for Nigerian fashion designers.
Key Skills and Technologies
- Frontend Development: React JS, GraphQL, Next.js, Express Gateway.
- Backend Development:Nest JS, Kafka, Hasura, Laravel, Sails JS.
- Project Management and Leadership: Leading teams, designing frameworks, developing scalable solutions.
My career is marked by pioneering contributions to digital banking, customer support systems, and various technology solutions across multiple industries. My work demonstrates a robust ability to lead complex projects and develop innovative software solutions.
Talk with a Talent Expert
Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.Available NowBook a Call
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