Solomon Olakulehin

Backend Engineer and Platform Operations professional with experience designing, maintaining, and supporting scalable backend systems and business-critical platforms. Skilled in Laravel/PHP, Python, NestJS, TypeScript, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, with hands-on experience in API development, system integrations, production support, cloud infrastructure, and incident management. Proven ability to improve platform reliability and collaborate across technical and business teams to deliver secure, efficient solutions.

Backend Engineer and Platform Operations at Losode Technologies (2025-09 – 2026-07)

• Developed, maintained, and optimized scalable backend APIs using Laravel and MySQL to support marketplace operations.
• Implemented and enhanced e-commerce functionality, including product listings, cart, checkout, pricing, vouchers, and order management.
• Diagnosed production issues, performed root cause analysis, and implemented fixes to improve platform reliability, performance, and user experience.
• Managed integrations with third-party services, including payment, logistics, and media management platforms.
• Supported cloud infrastructure administration, deployments, and environment management using DigitalOcean.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver new features, system improvements, and operational support.
• Utilized GitHub, Postman, and structured testing processes to validate API functionality, ensure application stability, and support release quality.
• Manage user onboarding and offboarding processes, including account provisioning, access management, and system setup.
• Coordinated incident management activities, issue tracking, escalation, and resolution across business and technology teams.
• Maintain operational documentation, policies, procedures, and governance records to support compliance and business continuity.
• Monitored platform operations and supported system reliability through structured operational processes, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Administer Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, and related business systems to support day-to-day operations.
• Facilitate access management for internal platforms, development tools, and business applications.
• Produce operational reports, track service performance, and support continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Support disaster recovery, incident response, and platform governance activities to strengthen operational resilience.

Backend Engineer at MoneyMarque Finance Limited (2024-05 – 2025-07)

• Collaborated closely with the Team Lead, Business Analyst, and Product Manager to align backend system development with user needs and business goals.
• Successfully upgraded the backend system from Laravel 7 to Laravel 11, improving performance, security, and access to modern framework features.
• Integrated third-party APIs and platforms such as Remita, Paystack, Mono, and Prembly, enabling smooth financial operations, identity verification, and employment information retrieval.
• Led backend API development and conducted rigorous testing using Postman and Bruno to support reliable application releases.
• Maintained and optimized MySQL production databases, implementing backup, recovery, and performance tuning strategies.
• Managed Caddy server, ensuring uptime, monitoring performance, and implementing security best practices for data protection and compliance.
• Resolved production bugs and participated in continuous delivery to enhance application stability and user experience.
• Contributed to implementing authentication flows and secure communications between multiple systems and environments.

Contract Backend Developer at Enzo Reality (2024-06 – 2024-11)

• Built and maintained backend systems for a VR/AR entertainment experience booking platform using Laravel and PostgreSQL.
• Developed secure RESTful APIs for user management, experience scheduling, and booking operations.
• Integrated Flutterwave for processing payments and managing transaction lifecycles.
• Used GitLab for version control and CI/CD workflows.
• Collaborated with the frontend and product teams to ensure smooth booking flows and a seamless user experience.
• Conducted rigorous testing with PHPUnit and Postman to ensure stability and performance.

Freelance Backend Developer at Freelance (2022-08 – 2024-04)

• Designed and implemented scalable backend solutions for multiple client projects using Laravel and NestJS.
• Built efficient and normalized relational database schemas using PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Developed RESTful APIs with robust documentation to support frontend teams and simplify integration.
• Wrote and maintained unit tests using PHPUnit to ensure code quality and reduce regression risks.
• Used Postman extensively to test APIs, debug issues, and validate business logic across endpoints.
• Collaborated with remote teams using Git, GitHub, and project management tools like Zoho and Linear.
• Authored technical documentation for APIs and development processes to support onboarding and maintenance.

Diploma in Cloud Engineering – AltSchool Africa (2025-06 – 2026-06)

Degree – Olabisi Onabanjo University (2018 – 2023)