Olajuwon Lawal
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Hello, I'm Olajuwon Lawal JAVA | JAVASCRIPT | DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS Senior Software Engineer | Metal Head | Lazy Gamer

Seasoned Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying scalable backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, and modern DevOps practices. In my spare time, I play video games, spend quality time with my dog Odin (who's convinced he's the real senior engineer around here).

About Me

I'm a Senior Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying scalable backend systems. My journey in software development has been driven by a passion for distributed systems, microservices architectures, and delivering business-critical features.

I specialize in backend development with expertise in Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, microservices architecture, and modern DevOps practices. I'm also passionate about mentoring junior developers and leading technical initiatives across teams.

Languages

Java TypeScript JavaScript

Backend

Spring Boot Node.js NestJS Vert.x

DevOps

Kubernetes Docker AWS GitHub Actions

Databases

PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB Redis Elasticsearch

Frontend

ReactJS React Native

Tools

Jira Git WebRTC Mediasoup

Developer Relations

Developer Relations (Contract)

Feb 2025 - Present
Vendy Logo

Paystack

Supporting developer community engagement and technical advocacy for Paystack's payment infrastructure. Building relationships with developers and creating technical content to drive API adoption.

  • Engaging with developer community to drive API adoption and integration
  • Creating technical documentation and developer resources
  • Supporting technical advocacy initiatives and developer outreach programs

Experience

June 2024 - Present
Vendy Logo

Senior Software Engineer

Vendy (YC W22)

Leading backend service development powering customer-facing and internal tools. Implementing fault-tolerant microservices with Java, Vert.x, and Node.js.

  • Implemented fault-tolerant microservices for order management and real-time data
  • Designed scalable data pipelines with InfluxDB for metrics tracking
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to reduce resolution time by 40%
June 2023 - June 2024
TM30 Global Logo

Senior Backend Engineer

TM30 Global Ltd

Architected and maintained backend systems for banking and telecom clients. Championed CI/CD implementation using GitLab, Kubernetes, and Docker.

  • Reduced deployment times by 70% through CI/CD implementation
  • Mentored junior developers and guided onboarding processes
  • Integrated Elasticsearch for enterprise search capabilities
Jan 2023 - June 2023
PMGLOBAL Technologies Logo

Software Developer

PMGLOBAL Technologies

Developed high-performing backend services and APIs for client projects using Java and Node.js. Delivered cross-platform mobile apps using React Native.

  • Built backend services and APIs using Java and Node.js
  • Delivered cross-platform mobile apps with React Native
  • Led intern onboarding and training programs
April 2022 - Dec 2022
CollabNow Inc Logo

Fullstack Engineer

CollabNow Inc

Built and optimized real-time communication systems using WebRTC and Mediasoup. Delivered production-grade mobile and web apps with continuous delivery pipelines.

  • Built real-time communication systems using WebRTC and Mediasoup
  • Delivered production-grade mobile and web applications
  • Implemented continuous delivery pipelines with CodePush
Feb 2021 - April 2022
TM30 Global Logo

Fullstack Developer

TM30 Global

Developed a WhatsApp-based fintech bot using Java and Twilio, processing real-time transactions. Implemented RabbitMQ and Redis for async communication and caching.

  • Built WhatsApp-based fintech bot processing real-time transactions
  • Implemented RabbitMQ and Redis for async communication
  • Developed backend for savings apps (Adashi, EduSponsor)
Jan 2020 - Feb 2021
Broadview Properties Logo

Fullstack Developer

Broadview Properties Ltd

Built and deployed a property listing platform from scratch. Owned backend services (Spring Boot) and frontend development (ReactJS).

  • Built property listing platform from scratch
  • Developed backend services using Spring Boot
  • Created frontend interfaces with ReactJS

Featured Projects

Braqqet.co

Developed scalable Node.js backend with comprehensive data management and search capabilities for enhanced user experience.

Node.js Redis MongoDB Elasticsearch

Concher.app

Designed event booking backend with modern architecture, featuring robust data persistence and caching for optimal performance.

NestJS PostgreSQL TypeORM Redis Docker

WhatsApp Fintech Bot

Built WhatsApp-based fintech bot using Java and Twilio for real-time transaction processing with async communication patterns.

Java Twilio RabbitMQ Redis Spring Boot

Let's Work Together

I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities and exciting projects. Let's discuss how we can work together to build scalable, high-performance systems.