Irene Peter-Okon

Results-oriented Backend Software Engineer with four years of experience designing and developing scalable, secure backend systems and REST APIs using Python (FastAPI) and Node.js (TypeScript). Built and deployed six production-ready APIs with expertise in backend architecture, system design, third-party API integrations, and real-time applications. Fast learner, remote-ready, and collaborative team player committed to building reliable, high-performance software with a strong focus on quality and production reliability.

Software Engineer - Bex-IT Digital Solutions Limited

(2025-02)

• Designed and developed scalable RESTful APIs using FastAPI, Express, and Node.js.
• Implemented secure authentication with JWT, OAuth2, RBAC, and integrated third-party APIs and Cloudinary.
• Optimized backend performance using PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy, Prisma, Redis, and deployed applications on Render.

Backend Engineer - SavingsBox

(2023-04 - 2025-01)

• Built secure, production-ready backend services using FastAPI, Node.js, and TypeScript.
• Designed and managed PostgreSQL databases with SQLAlchemy, Prisma, and Alembic migrations.
• Developed REST APIs with JWT authentication, Redis caching, and Swagger UI documentation.

Backend Engineer Intern - Kinetech Digital Design

(2022-10 - 2023-03)

• Developed RESTful APIs using FastAPI and Express, implementing authentication and CRUD functionality.
• Built backend data models with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQLAlchemy, Prisma, and Mongoose.
• Tested and documented APIs using Postman, Thunder Client, and Swagger UI in an Agile environment.

B.Sc. - Microbiology - Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State (2021 - 2025)