Position: Backend Ruby on Rails Developer
Category: Ruby
Experience: 5 years | English: fluent

In my recent role as a Backend Developer at Influitive, Canada (Remote) from September 2022 to July 2023, I demonstrated my ability to collaborate seamlessly within cross-functional teams. Over the course of eight months, I spearheaded efforts to prioritize, analyze, and resolve bugs across multiple microservices, resulting in a remarkable backlog reduction of over 70%. My strong problem-solving skills played a pivotal role in identifying root causes of complex issues within diverse codebases. This led to successful resolutions and a notable decrease in critical support DESK ticket bugs, resulting in a significant 45% reduction in user-reported issues. By collaborating closely with development teams, I ensured the smooth integration of bug fixes into CI/CD pipelines, thereby enabling rapid and dependable software releases. Furthermore, I leveraged my frontend expertise to contribute to user interface enhancements, enhancing the overall user experience and satisfaction.

During my tenure at Flow FinTech, I successfully undertook the challenge of modernizing legacy JavaScript code, effectively transitioning it into TypeScript. This transformative effort not only improved code maintainability but also contributed to the overall stability and scalability of the platform. At Mazepay A/S, my role as a backend engineer focused on crafting intelligent software solutions for procurements and business-to-business onboarding. My contributions significantly bolstered the efficiency of these processes and laid the groundwork for improved operational workflows.

In addition to my technical prowess, my commitment to mentorship and clear communication shines through in my interactions with junior developers. My ability to convey complex concepts in a straightforward manner has been instrumental in fostering growth and knowledge transfer within the teams I've worked with. These accomplishments, along with my dedication to upholding best practices and meticulous documentation, have enabled me to consistently deliver impactful results throughout my career.
I'm James, a JavaScript and Ruby engineer from Nigeria with over five years of experience. I've excelled in diverse roles, from Fullstack development, modernizing legacy code, to backend engineering at fintech companies.

Recently, I led bug resolution and backlog reduction efforts as a Backend Developer at Influitive, Canada (Remote). In just eight months, we cut the backlog by 70%, resolved complex issues, and improved user satisfaction by 45%. I seamlessly integrated bug fixes into CI/CD pipelines, enhancing software release efficiency.

My strengths lie in crafting high-quality, scalable code, effective communication, and mentorship. I'm excited about innovative products and believe my skills align perfectly with your team's needs.

Looking forward to discussing how I can contribute to success.
I want to emphasize my dedication to backend-heavy roles. Over the past few years, I have been actively engaged in backend development, honing my skills and expertise. While I have valuable experience in frontend and fullstack development, my current focus is on growing further in the backend specialization. I am open to Fullstack roles as long as they maintain a strong emphasis on backend development, allowing me to contribute my in-depth backend knowledge to your team's success.