Juma Idd Otuya
Senior Software Engineer
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
Forward-thinking Software Engineer with background working productively in dynamic environments. Fluent in Python(Django & DRF) and ReactJs(including React Native) scripting languages used to develop softwares in education, banking and finance industries. Proud team player focused on achieving project objectives with speed and accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Software Engineer - FullStack
MasterCard Foundry
Nairobi, Nairobi
04.2021 - Current
- Onboarded new tools and technologies, specifically React Native and ReactJs during development to elevate project quality and shorten timeframes.
- Worked with Scrum masters, developers, quality Engineers and customers to resolve technical issues on mobile and web application
- Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve mobile UIs.
- Wrote ReactJs and React native UI elements based on Xd Designs, ensuring improved memory management and performance of the Apps
- Wrote Unit test using React native testing library and Jest
- Participated in SpringBoot backend service setup for local development.
- Managed web, Android and iOS enterprise deployment of apps
- Suggested improvements to team and project workflow.
- Revised, modularized and updated old code bases to modern development standards, reducing operating costs and improving functionality.
Full Stack Software Engineer
SoftBucket Global
Nairobi, Nairobi
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Adopted engineering best practices and delivered highest quality scalable solutions.
- Application architecture design
- Database design
- Wrote backend code in Python with Django and Django Rest Framework
- Wrote optimized and reusable react and React native components
- Performed code reviews and version management
- Dockerized Django backend services using Docker and Docker-compose
- Deployed development Docker images on AWS ECS
Backend Engineer - Contractor
Family Bank PLC
Nairobi, Nairobi
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Improved performance and reliability of databases, web services and other integrations.
- Software requirements gathering and analysis
- Running application updates, backups and recovery
- Application architecture design
- Codebase setup and management
- Code reviews - versions and merges
- Writing Python Windows services
- Frontend development in HTML5, CSS
- Application deployment and preparation of deployment manuals
- Database design and feature documentation
- Application user inductions & training
Web Developer
Finstock Evarsity College
Nairobi, Nairobi
05.2015 - 02.2019
- Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX and JSON coding.
- Perform webmaster roles for college website - Develop new pages and features on the website and LMS
- Development of Wordpress pages and Plugins
- Writing backend code in Python, Django, PHP and Laravel
- Managing Mysql database
- Codebase management, versions, reviews
- User trainings and inductions
- Managing instances for SaaS users including installing for other colleges
- Reporting to CEO on weekly basis
- Logo, books and newsletter design using photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign
- Search Engine Setup on websites and developing monthly SEO reports
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Strathmore University
Nairobi 01.2012 - 06.2016
IBM CyberSecurity Training - Cyber Security - AppScan
IBM Training
Nairobi 01.2014 - 03.2014
No Degree - KCSC
Khasoko High School
Bungoma 03.2008 - 11.2011
Skills
Engineering software expertise
Python Programming
Django - DRF
React & React Native
React Redux
PHP/Laravel
AWS - ECS
Docker - Docker-compose
Affiliations
- Member of strathmore university alumni charity organization
Hobbies
- Movies
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer - FullStack
MasterCard Foundry
04.2021 - Current
Full Stack Software Engineer
SoftBucket Global
02.2020 - 04.2021
Backend Engineer - Contractor
Family Bank PLC
01.2019 - 03.2020
Web Developer
Finstock Evarsity College
05.2015 - 02.2019
IBM CyberSecurity Training - Cyber Security - AppScan
IBM Training
01.2014 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Strathmore University
01.2012 - 06.2016
No Degree - KCSC
Khasoko High School
03.2008 - 11.2011