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Senior Full-Stack Developer

An innovative full-stack developer with 5+ years of experience building modern web applications. Specializes in React ecosystems, serverless architecture, and performance optimization.

Focused on creating seamless user experiences backed by robust, scalable backends. Strong advocate for clean code, comprehensive testing, and continuous learning.

Amara Okonkwo

Amara Okonkwo

Senior Full-Stack Developer, Linkage Software Solutions

Skills

Tech Stack

Frontend

  • React / Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Redux / Zustand
  • Framer Motion
  • Storybook

Backend

  • Node.js / Express
  • Python / FastAPI
  • PostgreSQL / MongoDB
  • Redis
  • GraphQL
  • REST APIs

Cloud & DevOps

  • AWS (Lambda, S3, EC2)
  • Vercel
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • CI/CD Pipelines

Tools & Practices

  • Git / GitHub
  • Agile / Scrum
  • Code Review
  • TDD
  • Performance Monitoring
  • A/B Testing
Background

Experience

Linkage Software Solutions — Senior Full-Stack Developer

Cape Town

Jan 2024 – Present
  • Led development of client-facing web applications using Next.js and TypeScript.
  • Architected microservices backend handling 100k+ daily requests.
  • Mentored junior developers and established coding standards.
  • Reduced page load times by 40% through performance optimization.

TechStartup Inc. — Full-Stack Developer

Johannesburg

Jun 2020 – Dec 2023
  • Built and maintained e-commerce platform serving 50k+ users.
  • Implemented real-time features using WebSockets and Redis.
  • Collaborated with design team to improve UX and conversion rates.
  • Managed AWS infrastructure and reduced hosting costs by 30%.

Freelance Web Developer

Remote

Jan 2019 – May 2020
  • Delivered 15+ client projects ranging from landing pages to full web apps.
  • Built custom WordPress themes and React applications.
  • Maintained long-term client relationships through quality work.
Academic

Education

University of Cape Town — BSc Computer Science (2018). Specialized in Software Engineering and Distributed Systems.