About
Highly accomplished Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer with over a decade of expertise in developing scalable, high-performance applications within the finance and tech sectors. Proven leader in driving innovation, optimizing system architecture, and guiding high-performing engineering teams to deliver world-class products that significantly boost user engagement and business growth. Adept at implementing robust security protocols and fostering continuous improvement for impactful digital transformations.
Work
Hello.cv
|Senior Software Engineer
Austin, Texas, US
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Summary
As Senior Software Engineer, Babalola Macaulay leads critical backend development for AI-powered features, driving user engagement and shaping technology strategy for Hello.cv.
Highlights
Spearheaded backend development for Hello.cv's AI-powered Sites feature, integrating OpenAI, Gemini, and Claude, which boosted user engagement by 45% and enabled customizable portfolio creation.
Provided technical leadership and strategic guidance for Hello.cv's technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall strategy and driving innovation and system efficiency across critical projects.
Designed and implemented scalable, secure, and high-performance system architectures, effectively supporting Hello.cv's rapid growth and evolving technical requirements.
Implemented comprehensive security measures and compliance protocols, safeguarding sensitive user data and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards for enhanced data integrity.
Systemspecs Deelaa (Now Whatadeal.africa)
|Senior Software Engineer
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
As Senior Software Engineer, Babalola Macaulay drove Laravel development and system optimization, enhancing performance and scalability for a fintech platform.
Highlights
Led Laravel development initiatives, optimizing system performance by reducing page load time by 20% and enhancing overall efficiency for improved scalability.
Designed and implemented robust RESTful APIs, improving third-party integrations and increasing data processing speed by 30%, ensuring seamless system interoperability and data flow.
Managed performance tuning, identifying and resolving critical bottlenecks, and optimizing complex database queries to significantly improve overall system stability and responsiveness.
Mentored 3+ junior developers, conducted rigorous code reviews, and enforced software development best practices, enhancing team productivity and elevating code quality.
EasyBill (now MyEasyBud)
|Lead Software Engineer
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
As Lead Software Engineer, Babalola Macaulay led the end-to-end development of Easybill, a fintech web and mobile platform enabling secure financial transactions and e-commerce services.
Highlights
Led a cross-functional team in building Easybill's web (Laravel & ReactJS) and mobile (React Native) applications from the ground up, delivering a robust, scalable fintech platform.
Architected and implemented high-volume wallet management systems (funding, withdrawals, transfers) with strong transactional integrity, ensuring 99.9% reliability and uptime.
Designed and enforced stringent security best practices, including end-to-end encryption for sensitive transactions and data at rest, ensuring data integrity and user trust.
Implemented robust token-based authentication, role-based access control for APIs, and advanced fraud detection systems, preventing unauthorized activities and ensuring compliance with fintech standards.
Ensured comprehensive compliance with fintech standards and data protection regulations, mitigating risks and maintaining a secure operational environment.
ByteFoundry Limited
|Software Engineer
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
As Software Engineer, Babalola Macaulay contributed to mobile app development and CI/CD automation, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.
Highlights
Developed the Cliqs by Payflexi mobile app for Android and iOS, significantly increasing customer experience and boosting user retention by 25%.
Automated CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment time by 40% and minimizing human errors, thereby significantly improving workflow efficiency and release cycles.
Integrated secure payment gateways, enhancing transaction success rates and reducing failures to ensure seamless and reliable financial interactions.
Conducted rigorous testing and debugging processes, maintaining 99.9% application uptime and ensuring system stability without service disruptions.
234Parts Limited
|Head of Engineering
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
As Head of Engineering, Babalola Macaulay directed mobile app development and engineering operations, significantly increasing user engagement and ensuring application scalability.
Highlights
Led the end-to-end development of the 234Parts mobile app, increasing daily active users by 35% through optimized user experience and smooth performance.
Designed and implemented highly scalable RESTful APIs, improving third-party service integration efficiency and ensuring seamless, robust data exchange across diverse platforms.
Managed a cross-functional engineering team of 5+ developers, fostering collaboration with product managers and designers to optimize project execution and deliver high-quality solutions.
Orchestrated comprehensive system architecture planning, ensuring application scalability, maintainability, and long-term reliability for future enhancements and sustained growth.
Excite Panacea Ltd.
|Senior Software Engineer
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
As Senior Software Engineer, Babalola Macaulay developed and maintained high-performance Laravel and React Native applications, translating complex client requirements into functional solutions.
Highlights
Developed and maintained high-performance, scalable Laravel and React Native applications, ensuring seamless user experience and robust functionality across multiple projects.
Translated complex client requirements into functional software solutions, improving project success rates by 15% and delivering applications precisely aligned with business objectives.
Integrated secure third-party APIs, including payment gateways and social authentication, significantly enhancing application security and overall usability.
Deployed applications across diverse hosting environments, optimizing uptime to 99.9% and ensuring high availability for end-users.
Aspire Technologies
|PHP Developer
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
As PHP Developer, Babalola Macaulay contributed to web application development using Laravel, enhancing functionality and optimizing database performance.
Highlights
Assisted in developing and maintaining robust web applications using Laravel, ensuring high functionality, stability, and alignment with business requirements.
Collaborated with senior developers to enhance existing features and implement new functionalities, improving overall system performance by 10%.
Contributed to database optimization efforts, ensuring efficient data retrieval and improving application response times by up to 15%.
Maintained application deployments, ensuring secure updates and optimizing backend processes for consistent, reliable performance.
Skills
Infrastructure, Security & Compliance
CI/CD Implementation, Version Control (Git, GitHub, GitLab), Software Deployment, Performance Tuning, Database Optimization (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), Security Measures, Compliance Protocols, Data Protection, Uptime Management, Docker, Linux, Firebase, Jenkins.
Team Leadership & Management
Team Leadership, Talent Growth & Mentorship, Code Reviews, Agile Development, Cross-functional Collaboration, Product Management, Stakeholder Communication, Problem-Solving, Troubleshooting, Project Management.
Tech Strategy & Leadership
Technology Strategy, Product Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Architecture, Scalability Planning, Innovation & Emerging Tech, Digital Transformation, Strategic Planning, Roadmapping, Technical Leadership.
Software Development & Architecture
Full-Stack Development, Mobile App Development (Android & iOS), Web Development, API Development & Integration, React Native, ReactJS, Laravel, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, RESTful API Design, Microservices, System Design, Cloud Architecture.