MUSTAPHA TIJANI

Full-Stack Engineer

Lagos, NG.

About

Full-Stack Engineer with over 5 years of experience in building and delivering robust, end-to-end software products across diverse platforms including logistics, enterprise SaaS, fintech, and ERP. Expert in designing scalable backend systems, modern web applications, and cross-platform mobile apps, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and integrating third-party solutions to deliver measurable business value. Passionate about transforming complex product ideas into reliable, high-impact solutions that drive business growth.

Work

Routely Systems Ltd

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Full-Stack Engineer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Owned the complete engineering lifecycle for Routely, a logistics aggregation and shipping platform, delivering robust backend architecture, web and mobile applications, infrastructure, and third-party integrations.

Highlights

Designed and developed the core Laravel backend, powering shipment management, payment processing, wallet services, referrals, pricing, and customer operations.

Built and maintained administrative dashboards using Next.js, enabling efficient operational management of shipments, pricing, users, wallets, and platform configurations.

Developed customer-facing web applications with React and Next.js for seamless shipment booking, tracking, payment, and account management.

Architected a provider abstraction layer, integrating multiple logistics providers through a unified shipping engine, enhancing platform flexibility and scalability.

Implemented asynchronous event-driven workflows using Redis queues, significantly improving system responsiveness and reliability.

Led technical decisions, conducted code reviews, and mentored junior engineers, fostering team growth and ensuring high-quality product delivery.

Scandium Systems Inc.

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Backend Engineer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Developed scalable backend services for TestPod, an enterprise SaaS platform for managing manual, automated, web, API, and mobile testing workflows.

Highlights

Built scalable backend services supporting multi-tenant organizations, enterprise workspaces, test scheduling, billing, and complex integrations.

Developed AI-powered test generation and failure analysis capabilities using OpenAI and Google Gemini, enhancing testing efficiency and accuracy.

Designed and implemented integration services connecting major platforms including Jira, Linear, ClickUp, Trello, and Monday.com.

Implemented AWS S3 multipart uploads for secure mobile application distribution, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.

Built real-time collaboration features using Laravel Reverb, improving team productivity and communication.

CiCOServe Payments Ltd

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Fullstack Developer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Developed and maintained Laravel backend services for financial transaction processing, ensuring secure and efficient customer-facing financial products.

Highlights

Developed robust Laravel backend services, enabling secure and efficient financial transaction processing.

Built secure REST APIs and comprehensive authentication services, enhancing data protection and user access control.

Integrated AWS S3 for document storage, ensuring reliable and scalable management of financial records.

Collaborated effectively with frontend developers to deliver high-quality, customer-facing financial products.

SellOff

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PHP Developer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Developed backend APIs and business logic, integrating payment gateways and messaging services to implement new customer features.

Highlights

Developed backend APIs and core business logic, supporting critical platform functionalities.

Integrated multiple payment gateways and messaging services, expanding service offerings and user convenience.

Collaborated closely with frontend developers to successfully implement new customer features, enhancing user experience.

Friconn

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Backend Developer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Built scalable backend APIs powering web applications for thousands of users and optimized application performance through caching and database techniques.

Highlights

Built robust backend APIs that successfully powered web applications, serving thousands of active users.

Improved application performance by implementing Redis caching and optimizing database queries, enhancing user experience.

Collaborated with frontend engineers to deliver high-quality, production-ready software efficiently.

Languages

English

Skills

Mobile Development

React Native, Expo.

Databases

PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis.

Backend Development

PHP, Laravel, REST APIs, Service-Oriented Architecture, Event-Driven Systems, Queues, Background Jobs, WebSockets.

Frontend Development

React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS, Zustand, TanStack Query, Vue.js.

Cloud & DevOps

Docker, AWS S3, CI/CD, Linux, VPS Administration.

Integrations

OpenAI, Google Gemini, Paystack, Flutterwave, Paddle, Zoho CRM, Meta Graph API, WhatsApp Business API, Google Maps, Jira, Linear, ClickUp, Trello.

Projects

Routely

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Summary

Logistics aggregation platform connecting businesses and individuals to multiple courier providers through a unified shipping experience across web and mobile.

TestPod

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Summary

Enterprise SaaS platform for managing manual, automated, API, web, and mobile testing with AI-powered workflows.

AFSS ERP

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Summary

Enterprise ERP platform for maritime and corporate organizations supporting HR, payroll, procurement, fleet management, compliance, finance, and document management.