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Backend-Focused Software Engineer

Designing & Deploying Secure, Containerized Applications

I build API-driven systems using Django, PostgreSQL, Docker, and AWS — and develop modern interfaces with React and Next.js.

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Etiemana Sode

Blessed Sode

Engineer

Backend systems, deployment, and full-stack application development.

Quick Proof

  • Production Deployments: Render + Vercel
  • Backend: Django, PostgreSQL, Redis
  • Frontend: Next.js, React, TypeScript
  • Infra: Docker, CI/CD, AWS fundamentals
  • Focus: Secure APIs, deployment-ready architecture

Core Competencies

Backend Engineering

  • Django / Django REST Framework
  • GraphQL APIs
  • PostgreSQL
  • JWT Authentication
  • Redis Caching
  • Secure API Design

Frontend Development

  • React
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Responsive UI Design
  • API Integration

Cloud & DevOps

  • Docker
  • Docker Compose
  • AWS Fundamentals
  • CI/CD
  • Render / Vercel Deployment
  • Cloudinary Media Storage

Featured Projects

Production-style systems with real deployment, architecture, and tradeoffs.

Project

Live

Social Media Feed Platform

A full-stack social platform supporting authentication, media uploads, and interactive user feeds.

Next.jsTypeScriptDjangoGraphQLPostgreSQL

Project

Live

Fitness Tracker

A React-based application for tracking fitness activity through a clean and responsive interface.

ReactJavaScriptVercelResponsive UI

Project

In Progress

Fashion Commerce Platform

A backend-driven commerce platform for fashion retail, personalization, and scalable order workflows.

Next.jsDjangoDjango REST FrameworkPostgreSQLRedis

System Architecture Approach

I design applications with clear separation between frontend, backend services, and infrastructure layers. My focus is on secure APIs, scalable database design, and reliable deployment pipelines.

User
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Next.js Frontend
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Django API
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PostgreSQL Database
Redis Cache
Cloudinary Media
Deployment: Docker + Render + Vercel

Systems & Infrastructure Mindset

With a background in facility engineering within the upstream industry, I approach software systems with an infrastructure-first mindset — prioritizing reliability, monitoring, operational efficiency, and long-term maintainability.

Working with large-scale physical systems shaped how I design software: structured architecture, careful risk management, and production-ready deployment.

Contact

Open to backend-heavy software engineering opportunities

I’m focused on building secure, scalable systems and shipping production-ready applications across backend and full-stack environments.

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