
Stephen Olusegun
Software Developer | React.js | JavaScript | Full Stack Capable | Performance Optimization
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Results-driven Frontend Developer with 3+ years of expertise building high-performance, scalable React applications. Specialized in React optimization, component architecture, and frontend performance tuning. Proven track record of resolving complex debugging issues, implementing reusable component systems, and delivering pixel-perfect responsive UIs.
Strong foundation in full-stack development with proficiency in REST APIs, state management, and backend integration. Passionate about clean code, performance optimization, and creating seamless user experiences.
Experience
Frontend Developer at KDN Group LLC (2025-04 – Present)
- Developed production-grade React applications with optimized component architecture, implementing best practices for performance, maintainability, and scalability
- Built reusable React component library with custom hooks and composition patterns, improving team productivity by 35% and reducing code duplication
- Optimized React performance by 45% utilizing memo, useMemo, and useCallback hooks to eliminate unnecessary re-renders and improve rendering speed
- Debugged and resolved complex frontend issues including state management bugs, React lifecycle issues, memory leaks, and component rendering problems
- Implemented responsive UI layouts with Tailwind CSS and CSS3, ensuring pixel-perfect designs across all devices and browsers
- Improved bundle size by 30% through code splitting, lazy loading, and dynamic imports, reducing initial page load time
- Integrated REST APIs and managed complex state with Redux and Context API, ensuring smooth data flow and component communication
- Conducted comprehensive testing using Jest and React Testing Library, maintaining code quality and preventing regression bugs
Software Engineer at Devhire
- Developed comprehensive job marketplace platform with Next.js frontend featuring employer and jobseeker dashboards with role-based access
- Built scalable Node.js/Express.js backend architecting RESTful APIs for job postings, user management, and complex dashboard functionalities
- Integrated Socket.io enabling real-time WebSocket communication for live job notifications and instant application updates
- Implemented RabbitMQ message queuing system improving API response times by 25% and optimizing asynchronous processing at scale
- Designed PostgreSQL database schemas efficiently storing job postings, user profiles, and application data with optimized queries
- Established CI/CD pipelines automating testing and deployment, ensuring reliable feature delivery and reducing deployment time by 30%
Full Stack Developer at Idera Herbal Multicure (2024-10 – 2025-01)
- Developed responsive React frontend with reusable component architecture delivering intuitive user experiences
- Engineered Express.js backend services designing RESTful APIs supporting efficient client-server interactions and business logic
- Integrated Paystack payment gateway enabling secure transaction processing with comprehensive error handling and validation
- Implemented RabbitMQ for asynchronous message queuing improving API response times by 25% and system scalability
- Established Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines automating testing and deployment for reliable feature delivery
Mobile Developer at Benew Inc
- Built cross-platform mobile applications using React Native delivering high-performance native experiences on iOS and Android
- Integrated native modules and APIs including biometrics, camera functionality, and push notifications enhancing app capabilities
- Implemented state management using Redux and Zustand ensuring predictable and scalable application architecture
- Leveraged WebSocket and RESTful APIs for real-time communication and efficient data synchronization
- Set up CI/CD pipelines automating mobile builds, testing, and deployments streamlining the release process
Education
B.Sc. in Mathematics – Lagos State University (2020 – 2024)
