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I'm a backend-focused software engineer with hands-on experience building Laravel applications, Dockerized environments, and REST APIs. I pride myself on delivering reliable, scalable backend systems that power enterprise workflows. I've integrated production payment and communication systems such as M-Pesa Daraja, WhatsApp API, eTIMS, Zoho, and QuickBooks to automate payments, messaging, and accounting workflows. I'm comfortable in Linux-based environments and motivated by clean architecture, reliable infrastructure, and CI/CD discipline.…I'm a backend-focused software engineer with hands-on experience building Laravel applications, Dockerized environments, and REST APIs. I pride myself on delivering reliable, scalable backend systems that power enterprise workflows. I've integrated production payment and communication systems such as M-Pesa Daraja, WhatsApp API, eTIMS, Zoho, and QuickBooks to automate payments, messaging, and accounting workflows. I'm comfortable in Linux-based environments and motivated by clean architecture, reliable infrastructure, and CI/CD discipline.

Josphat Waweru Thumi

Back-End Developer, DevOps Developer, Web Developer, +2

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I'm a backend-focused software engineer with hands-on experience building Laravel applications, Dockerized environments, and REST APIs. I pride myself on delivering reliable, scalable backend systems that power enterprise workflows. I've integrated production payment and communication systems such as M-Pesa Daraja, WhatsApp API, eTIMS, Zoho, and QuickBooks to automate payments, messaging, and accounting workflows. I'm comfortable in Linux-based environments and motivated by clean architecture, reliable infrastructure, and CI/CD discipline.…I'm a backend-focused software engineer with hands-on experience building Laravel applications, Dockerized environments, and REST APIs. I pride myself on delivering reliable, scalable backend systems that power enterprise workflows. I've integrated production payment and communication systems such as M-Pesa Daraja, WhatsApp API, eTIMS, Zoho, and QuickBooks to automate payments, messaging, and accounting workflows. I'm comfortable in Linux-based environments and motivated by clean architecture, reliable infrastructure, and CI/CD discipline.

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I’m a backend-focused software engineer with hands-on experience building Laravel applications, Dockerized environments, and REST APIs. I pride myself on delivering reliable, scalable backend systems that power enterprise workflows.

I’ve integrated production payment and communication systems such as M-Pesa Daraja, WhatsApp API, eTIMS, Zoho, and QuickBooks to automate payments, messaging, and accounting workflows. I’m comfortable in Linux-based environments and motivated by clean architecture, reliable infrastructure, and CI/CD discipline.

Skills

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Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Swahili

Advanced

Kikuyu, Gikuyu

Fluent

Work Experience

Laravel Backend Developer at Mobipine Limited

May 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Developed and maintained Laravel backend systems powering enterprise workflow automation platforms serving business clients across Kenya. Integrated M-Pesa Daraja API, WhatsApp API, SMS gateways, eTIMS, Zoho, and QuickBooks to automate payment, communication, and accounting workflows. Designed and consumed RESTful APIs in collaboration with Vue.js frontend developers, ensuring clean separation between domain logic and UI layer. Managed application deployment using Dockerized environments and Linux server infrastructure.

Freelance Backend Developer at Self-Employed

May 1, 2023 - Present

Built and deployed Laravel web applications using Docker Compose, Nginx, and CapRover on Linux servers for multiple clients. Designed RESTful APIs and integrated Stripe, Twilio, and Google Maps APIs to add payment and communication capabilities. Owned the full project lifecycle: requirements gathering, architecture design, implementation, deployment, and post-launch maintenance.