Louis Ikwuegbu

Junior Backend Developer with hands-on experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL. Comfortable working across the full backend lifecycle, from database design and API development to unit testing and deployment support. Experienced in translating product requirements into working features, including delivering a social feed capability from the ground up.

Also exposed to NestJS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Flutter, with a track record of clear communication between frontend and backend teams. Looking for a junior backend role where I can keep deepening my PHP/Laravel and database skills while contributing to reliable, well-tested web applications.

Backend Developer at Alexandria (formerly Aries-Lagos) (2024-02 – 2025-10)

• Built out the social feed feature for the Alexandria API from the ground up, including data models, endpoints, and business logic.
• Designed and implemented RESTful APIs in PHP/Laravel to support both web and mobile clients.
• Served as the primary liaison between frontend and backend teams, ensuring smooth cross-functional collaboration on new features.
• Wrote and maintained unit tests to catch regressions early and keep the codebase reliable as it grew.
• Managed MySQL databases, focusing on schema design, query performance, and data integrity.

Junior Backend Developer at Sentientxt (2020-07 – 2022-12)

• Responsible for unit testing across backend services, improving code coverage and catching bugs before release.
• Worked with senior engineers on PHP backend features, gaining hands-on experience with Laravel and MySQL fundamentals.
• Helped debug and resolve API issues flagged by QA and frontend teams.

BSc in International Studies – University of Ilorin (2021-09 – 2025-08)