Henry Anyiam
Backend-focused Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience building and maintaining production systems across Python, Node.js, and .NET ecosystems
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Backend-focused Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience building and maintaining production systems across Python, Node.js, and .NET ecosystems. Experienced in designing APIs, integrating payment and third-party services, optimizing relational databases, and developing scalable backend workflows. Strong background in Django, ASP.NET Core, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and cloud-based deployments, with experience supporting enterprise ERP and business-critical applications.
Experience
Software Engineer at SophiaERP Limited (2024-10 – Present)
- Contributed to the development and enhancement of an enterprise ERP platform using Node.js (Express.js/NestJS), ASP.NET, and React, delivering new features, resolving production issues, and improving system reliability and performance.
- Designed and implemented scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, workflow automation, and third-party integrations, including payment gateways and messaging platforms, to support enterprise business processes.
- Developed asynchronous and event-driven solutions using WebSockets, Cron Jobs, and background processing technologies, enabling real-time notifications, scheduled tasks, and long-running business operations.
- Optimized SQL Server database performance through query tuning, indexing, and data modeling, while supporting cloud deployments, authentication, CI/CD workflows, and cross-functional technical collaboration.
Software Engineer at Trustscrin (2024-05 – 2025-03)
- Developed and maintained Django-based applications with a strong focus on security, scalability, and performance.
- Built serverless solutions using AWS Lambda to support cost-efficient and scalable workloads.
- Designed and maintained web scraping solutions for reliable data extraction and processing.
- Managed Celery-based background task processing and workflow automation.
- Developed APIs and optimized database queries and caching strategies to improve system interoperability and application performance.
Backend Software Engineer at ValueGate Consulting (2023-05 – 2024-05)
- Developed and maintained scalable backend applications using Node.js (NestJS, Express.js) and Django/Django REST Framework, delivering secure, high-performance APIs and business services.
- Designed, developed, and integrated RESTful APIs for React-based frontend applications, third-party systems, and enterprise workflows, leveraging TypeORM, Django ORM, and relational databases including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
- Built real-time and asynchronous processing solutions using WebSockets, Celery, and Node.js Cron Jobs to support scheduled tasks, notifications, background processing, and system integrations.
- Contributed to the migration of a production.NET Core backend to Django REST Framework, modernizing API architecture, improving maintainability, and accelerating feature delivery while collaborating across cross-functional development teams.
Backend Software Engineer at Fobework (2023-03 – 2023-05)
- Contributed to the development of a NestJS and MongoDB-based backend for a marketplace platform supporting accommodation, workspace, and vehicle rentals.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot issues, review code, and deliver production-ready features.
Education
Software Engineer Training in Software Engineering – Holberton School (2023-01 – 2024-03)
B.Eng in Electrical Engineering – Nnamdi Azikiwe University (2016 – 2022)
