Etiemana Sode

Blessed Sode

Software Engineer

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

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

Quick Proof

  • Backend: Django, Node.js
  • Frontend: Next.js, React, React Native
  • Database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Redis
  • Infra: Docker, CI/CD, AWS
  • Focus: Secure APIs, system architecture

Backend-Focused Software Engineer

Designing & Deploying Secure, Containerized Applications

I build and manage API driven systems. I also develop modern interfaces for web and mobile devices.

Core Competencies

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • SQL
  • Bash
  • CSS

Backend Development

  • Django
  • REST APIs
  • Node.js
  • GraphQL APIs
  • JWT Authentication
  • Celery Task Queue
  • ExpressJS
  • Secure API Design

Frontend Development

  • React
  • Next.js
  • React Native
  • Expo
  • Responsive UI Design
  • API Integration

Cloud & DevOps

  • Docker
  • AWS Fundamentals
  • Google Cloud Services
  • CI/CD
  • Production Deployment

Database Engineering

  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • db.sqlite
  • MySQL
  • Redis (Caching)
  • Database Design
  • Query Optimization

Certifications

Professional credentials across cloud, security, and software development — reflecting a commitment to continuous learning.

Software Development

2

Back-End Developer Professional Certificate

Issued · Dec 2025

Front-End Developer Professional Certificate

Issued · Feb 2026

Cybersecurity

3

Google Cybersecurity Professional

Issued · May 2024

IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate

Issued · Aug 2024

IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Assessment

Issued · Aug 2024

Cloud & Infrastructure

3

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Issued · Aug 2025

Implement Load Balancing on Compute Engine

Google Cloud

Issued · Oct 2025

Set Up an App Dev Environment on Google Cloud

Google Cloud

Issued · Oct 2025

Additional

2

Professional Foundations Certificate

Issued · Apr 2025

ALX AICE – AI Career Essentials

Issued · Jul 2024

Featured Projects

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

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.

Systems & Infrastructure Mindset

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

User
Next.js Frontend
Django API
PostgreSQL Database
Redis Cache
Cloudinary Media
Deployment: Docker, AWS EC2, CI/CD

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.

Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing projects, ideas, or collaborations.

Send Me a Message

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