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I am a senior software engineer focused on delivering scalable full-stack solutions using Python and React. With 8.5 years of experience building cloud-native, containerised services and web applications for public sector and enterprise clients, I bring a security-conscious, auditable delivery approach to APIs, frontend integrations and CI/CD pipelines. I hold SC clearance and am available for Outside IR35 contracts; I can work hybrid or remote and can attend one day per week in Soho, London. I am particularly interested in FinTech roles where I can apply secure, auditable delivery practices across API boundaries and automation. I enjoy collaborating across teams to improve deployment reliability and platform extensibility, and I stay current with the latest cloud, container and DevOps tooling.…I am a senior software engineer focused on delivering scalable full-stack solutions using Python and React. With 8.5 years of experience building cloud-native, containerised services and web applications for public sector and enterprise clients, I bring a security-conscious, auditable delivery approach to APIs, frontend integrations and CI/CD pipelines. I hold SC clearance and am available for Outside IR35 contracts; I can work hybrid or remote and can attend one day per week in Soho, London. I am particularly interested in FinTech roles where I can apply secure, auditable delivery practices across API boundaries and automation. I enjoy collaborating across teams to improve deployment reliability and platform extensibility, and I stay current with the latest cloud, container and DevOps tooling.

Ademola Afolabi

Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, Back-End Developer, +2

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I am a senior software engineer focused on delivering scalable full-stack solutions using Python and React. With 8.5 years of experience building cloud-native, containerised services and web applications for public sector and enterprise clients, I bring a security-conscious, auditable delivery approach to APIs, frontend integrations and CI/CD pipelines. I hold SC clearance and am available for Outside IR35 contracts; I can work hybrid or remote and can attend one day per week in Soho, London. I am particularly interested in FinTech roles where I can apply secure, auditable delivery practices across API boundaries and automation. I enjoy collaborating across teams to improve deployment reliability and platform extensibility, and I stay current with the latest cloud, container and DevOps tooling.…I am a senior software engineer focused on delivering scalable full-stack solutions using Python and React. With 8.5 years of experience building cloud-native, containerised services and web applications for public sector and enterprise clients, I bring a security-conscious, auditable delivery approach to APIs, frontend integrations and CI/CD pipelines. I hold SC clearance and am available for Outside IR35 contracts; I can work hybrid or remote and can attend one day per week in Soho, London. I am particularly interested in FinTech roles where I can apply secure, auditable delivery practices across API boundaries and automation. I enjoy collaborating across teams to improve deployment reliability and platform extensibility, and I stay current with the latest cloud, container and DevOps tooling.

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I am a senior software engineer focused on delivering scalable full-stack solutions using Python and React. With 8.5 years of experience building cloud-native, containerised services and web applications for public sector and enterprise clients, I bring a security-conscious, auditable delivery approach to APIs, frontend integrations and CI/CD pipelines. I hold SC clearance and am available for Outside IR35 contracts; I can work hybrid or remote and can attend one day per week in Soho, London.

I am particularly interested in FinTech roles where I can apply secure, auditable delivery practices across API boundaries and automation. I enjoy collaborating across teams to improve deployment reliability and platform extensibility, and I stay current with the latest cloud, container and DevOps tooling.

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Back End Developer at Royal Navy (via Digi2al)

January 1, 2024 - February 3, 2025

Led replatforming from .NET Core to Python/Django and migrated applications into an OpenShift cluster running on Azure. Drove microservices adoption and ensured compliance with MoD security policies by remediating vulnerabilities and implementing hard- ened deployment patterns. Integrated Python-based components (Saleor, Wagtail, Umbraco) and applied infrastructure-as-code practices to automate deployments and maintainability.

Python Developer at Crown Commercial Service

March 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Delivered capability and feature changes to the Digital Marketplace (DOS7 and GCloud 15) using Python and Django. Implemented multiframework support to allow the marketplace to integrate varied frontend/backend frameworks while preserving secure access controls and platform extensibility. Contributed to codebase refactoring and feature rollout processes to support rapid, reliable deployments to cloud environments.

Back End Developer (SC) at Royal Navy (via Digi2al)

January 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025

Led replatforming from .NET Core to Python (Django) to modernise architectures and enable microservices deployment on an OpenShift cluster in Azure. Implemented infrastructure-as-code, security remediation and high availability practices to meet MoD standards. Integrated Python components (Saleor, Wagtail) into a modular ecosystem to support missioncritical services and improved deployment automation.

Staff Engineer & Architect (Freelance) at Stormloop Technologies

December 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023

Architected and replatformed frontline products, led engineering teams and served as main technical point of contact. Designed data models and system architecture for highly available services; advised on deployment, observability and automation to reduce operational risk and speed up feature delivery.

Software Engineer at KPMG UK

August 1, 2018 - August 31, 2021

Built cloudbased microservices and web applications for Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) work-flows. Worked across frontend and backend (React, Node.js, Python/Flask) and introduced QA and mentoring practices to uplift engineering capability. Delivered secure APIs, containerised services and CI/CD pipelines for regulated enterprise use cases.

Full Stack Developer (Contract) at Cabinet Office

August 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

Delivered backend features for a workflows platform using Flask and MongoDB, and implemented orchestration logic using Amazon Step Functions. Built infrastructure (VPCs, security groups) with Terraform and supported Terraform state troubleshooting to keep environments secure and reproducible.

Node Developer at Sweet Squared

February 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023

Delivered backend services for a bidirectional eCommerce integration between Shopify and NetSuite, focusing on data synchronization and reliable message flows. Implemented TypeScript-based services to ensure strong typing and reduced runtime errors across integration boundaries.

Full Stack Developer (Contract - SC Clearance) at Sopra Steria

July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Contributed to phase two of a major project building UI/UX improvements and workflow reengineering. Worked with React and TypeScript on the frontend and supported Azure-based infrastructure changes and Terraform image management.

Node Developer (Contract) at Difrent

August 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022

Helped create a new workflow tool for the Planning Inspectorate, building APIs to securely handle document uploads and AV capabilities. Assisted migration from a Kubernetes stack to App Service for simplified deployments.

Node Developer (Contract) at SABS Travel Technologies

May 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022

Rebuilt microservices for a travel platform, implementing a GraphQL API Gateway for bookings and ensuring robust communication with thirdparty providers. Used TypeScript for backend reliability and Azure DevOps for build and release pipelines.

Software Developer / Web Services Developer at British Wireless for the Blind Fund

February 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018

Designed and deployed REST APIs using .NET Core and AWS Lambda/API Gateway to support mobile applications and HLS streaming endpoints. Managed SQL Server on AWS RDS and implemented backend services to support content and admin flows.