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Backend developer specializing in Python/Django with 3 years of experience in designing high-performance REST APIs and scalable architectures.

I have designed and maintained backends for high-traffic mobile applications (10,000+ active users), particularly in the on-demand transport and cybersecurity sectors.

My expertise:

- Development of robust RESTful APIs (Django REST Framework)

- Performance optimization (SQL queries, Redis cache)

- Scalable backend architecture with Celery for asynchronous tasks

- Docker deployment, CI/CD, AWS

- Automated testing (TDD)

I am looking for freelance opportunities to apply my expertise to your backend projects: API redesign, performance optimization, new feature development, or MVP creation.

Based in Cotonou, available exclusively remotely
GMT+1 timezone - Compatible with European/African hours
Smooth collaboration with distributed teams | Guaranteed delivery

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

CyberSpector
Backend Developer - Cyberspector
TECH
October 2024 - Today (1 year and 8 months)
Cotonou, Benin
Mission: Maintenance and evolution of the backend for a 360° Cybersecurity awareness SaaS platform for companies

Achievements:
- Performance optimization of the REST API (response time improvement)
- Development of new backend features (API routes, flow management)
- Strengthening application security
- Agile collaboration with the product team

Stack: Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, Docker, Nginx
Docker PostgreSQL CI/CD Datadog Cybersecurity Audit
RMobilitty
Backend Developer - RAYNIS
TECH
November 2021 - December 2023 (2 years and 1 month)
Cotonou, Benin
Mission: Backend design and development for on-demand transport mobile applications (SOTRACO, RTAXI)

Key Achievements:
- Complete design of RTAXI's backend architecture (real-time geolocation, ride management)
- Development of scalable REST APIs with Django REST Framework
- Implementation of Celery Beat for asynchronous task automation
- SQL query optimization → reduced response time
- Maintenance of applications in production with 10,000+ active users in West Africa
- Deployment with Docker, Gunicorn, Nginx

Stack: Python, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, Celery, Redis, Docker
CeFoCAV
Full Stack Developer Trainer
EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
February 2021 - March 2021 (1 month)
Abomey-Calavi, Benin
Training 3 apprentices in full-stack development on modern technologies.

Program taught:
- Backend: Python, Django REST Framework
- Frontend: TypeScript, Angular
- REST API architecture and frontend/backend integration
- Development best practices

Result: Support on practical development projects
Professional Coaching Full-stack Development Best Practices Python REST APIs

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Professional License in Information Systems and Computer Networks
IFRI (UAC), Abomey-Calavi
2019
Formation universitaire en développement logiciel, bases de données et architecture système.

Backend REST API Certification with Django REST Framework and Docker (TDD)
Udemy
2024
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Docker Containerization TDD Deployment Github Actions AWS EC2 docker-compose REST APIs Testing

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