Frontend
- React / Next.js
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- Redux / Zustand
- Framer Motion
- Storybook
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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
Senior Full-Stack Developer, Linkage Software Solutions
Skills
Tech Stack
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
- 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
- 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
- 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.