Ini Justine

Ini Justine

Backend Engineer

Lagos, Nigeria

#OpenToWork

About

I build backend systems that turn complex business requirements into reliable, secure, and scalable products. My work sits at the intersection of backend architecture, API design, database performance, payment workflows, and business operations. As a Backend Engineer, I focus on building systems that do more than work; they support real users, enhance operational visibility, reduce friction, and help businesses move more efficiently. I enjoy solving complex backend problems with clarity, structure, and long-term maintainability in mind. If you are building systems where reliability, performance, security, and business impact matter, I would be glad to connect.

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a Backend Engineer or Python Developer role where I can build secure, well-structured backend systems that support real business needs. I am especially interested in API development, database-driven applications, backend architecture, third-party integrations, and performance improvement. I enjoy working with teams that value clean code, clear communication, thoughtful problem-solving, and products that make everyday operations easier for users and businesses.

Experience

Mamre Technologies Limited

Backend Engineer

Mamre Technologies Limited

Dec 2024 – Present

– Reduced API latency by 40% by optimizing schema design, database indexing, query patterns, and distributed background processing with Celery and Redis. – Re-architected backend systems for SME e-commerce platforms, enabling real-time inventory synchronization, automated invoicing, secure payments, and more reliable order workflows. – Designed and maintained RESTful APIs supporting product catalogs, inventory management, accounting dashboards, checkout flows, and business reporting tools. – Integrated third-party payment, geolocation, and logistics APIs to expand platform capabilities and improve the customer and merchant experience. – Implemented caching strategies and asynchronous task processing to reduce response lag during peak traffic and improve backend availability. – Collaborated with frontend and product teams to convert business requirements into scalable backend features that helped business owners make faster data-driven decisions.

CeleryRedisPostgreSQL
ALX Africa

Backend Engineering Intern

ALX Africa

Aug 2023 – Aug 2024

– Architected and built the foundational backend for a multi-vendor food delivery platform supporting vendor onboarding, checkout, vendor management, and order processing. – Designed normalized PostgreSQL schemas and relationship models for vendors, customers, menus, carts, orders, payments, and scalable user interactions. – Reduced the development cycle by 30% by translating product requirements into modular backend services and reusable application workflows. – Integrated Paystack payment processing and built checkout logic for secure transaction handling across vendor and customer flows. – Developed geolocation-based restaurant discovery using Google Places API and built dynamic cart interactions to improve ordering usability. – Implemented secure authentication and admin approval controls to strengthen vendor governance and platform security.

PostgreSQLPaystackGoogle Places API
D-Link MEA

Business Development Representative

D-Link MEA

Mar 2021 – May 2022

– Contributed to 12% key account growth by identifying business opportunities, delivering product demonstrations, and supporting customer solution discussions. – Translated customer requirements into technical specifications, helping support 10+ B2B deal closures and clearer implementation planning. – Designed an automated Excel tracking system that reduced manual reporting time by 50% and improved forecasting accuracy by 30%.

ExcelTechnical SpecificationsCustomer Solutions

Assistant Head, Hardware & Networking

Appsolute Nigeria Limited

Feb 2017 – Sep 2019

– Led a technical team responsible for maintaining on-premise infrastructure and achieved 99.9% uptime through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting. – Partnered with development teams to improve hardware/software integration, system stability, and issue resolution across operational environments. – Reduced operational expenditure through vendor evaluation, cost optimization, and more disciplined infrastructure maintenance processes. – Mentored junior technicians and improved troubleshooting efficiency by promoting documentation, escalation discipline, and proactive IT practices.

System StabilityTroubleshooting

Education

Petroleum Training Institute

Petroleum Training Institute

HND · Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering

2014 – 2017
Institute of Management and Technology

Institute of Management and Technology

OND · Electrical & Electronics Engineering

2010 – 2012

Certifications

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

Google Career Certificates

2022 – No expiry

Skills

Backend ArchitectureRabbitMQCeleryDjangoRedisDockerAPI IntegrationsPerformance OptimizationDatabase DesignRESTful API DevelopmentFastAPIPython

Languages

English (Full professional proficiency)