5+ Years · Software Architect · Team Lead
Experienced Senior Backend Engineer
Victor Igbokwe - Backend Dev

Technical Expertise

Microservices Architecture

  • Designed and implemented scalable microservices using Django, FastAPI, and Docker serving 4000+ businesses globally.
  • Set up API Gateways for enhanced security and scalability.
  • Optimized inter-service communication using RESTful APIs and message queues (Celery, RabbitMQ).

Asynchronous/Event-Driven Architecture

  • Implemented event-driven systems using Django Channels and Redis Pub/Sub.
  • Developed real-time chat applications and push notification systems.
  • Improved system responsiveness by 30% through asynchronous task processing.

CI/CD & DevOps

  • Automated deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Kubernetes.
  • Reduced deployment errors by 30% through comprehensive CI/CD implementation.
  • Managed cloud infrastructure on AWS, GCP, and Digital Ocean.

Multi-tenancy & Scalability

  • Built multi-tenant SaaS applications serving 20,000+ users.
  • Optimized database queries and caching mechanisms for high scalability.
  • Implemented distributed task queues for improved system performance.

Monitoring & Observability

  • Set up monitoring tools like Sentry and Locust for real-time system performance tracking.
  • Improved system reliability by identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
  • Implemented comprehensive logging and alerting mechanisms.

AI & Machine Learning Integration

  • Integrated AI-based features like reverse image search and fraud detection algorithms.
  • Leveraged OpenCV for building digital criminal archive systems.

About Me

I am Victor Igbokwe, a Senior Backend Engineer with over 5 years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable, high-performance software solutions.

I specialize in backend development using Python, Django, and FastAPI, with a strong focus on microservices, asynchronous/event-driven architectures, and distributed systems. My expertise spans across Fintech, SaaS, E-commerce, and Automotive industries, where I have delivered robust solutions that drive business growth and user engagement.

I am passionate about optimizing system performance, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring junior engineers to build high-quality software products.