Hi, I’m Taiwo Ogunyemi, a Senior Software Engineer with 9+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable, user-focused software across finance, logistics, and SaaS. I build robust APIs and microservices using Java, Kotlin, and PHP, applying SOLID principles and RESTful architectures, with hands-on cloud experience in AWS, Azure, and GCP. I’ve led cloud-based development, automation initiatives, and mentoring across engineering teams.

Taiwo Ogunyemi

Hi, I’m Taiwo Ogunyemi, a Senior Software Engineer with 9+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable, user-focused software across finance, logistics, and SaaS. I build robust APIs and microservices using Java, Kotlin, and PHP, applying SOLID principles and RESTful architectures, with hands-on cloud experience in AWS, Azure, and GCP. I’ve led cloud-based development, automation initiatives, and mentoring across engineering teams.

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Hi, I’m Taiwo Ogunyemi, a Senior Software Engineer with 9+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable, user-focused software across finance, logistics, and SaaS.
I build robust APIs and microservices using Java, Kotlin, and PHP, applying SOLID principles and RESTful architectures, with hands-on cloud experience in AWS, Azure, and GCP. I’ve led cloud-based development, automation initiatives, and mentoring across engineering teams.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Fiserv
March 1, 2022 - November 23, 2025
Designed and developed RESTful APIs with Java, Spring Boot, and PHP to automate critical business processes and improve system efficiency.
Senior Backend Engineer (Contract) at TopUp Mama
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Led backend development in a microservices architecture, creating APIs that automate supplier and vendor processes.
Senior Software Engineer (Contract) at Zwart Tech
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Delivered a scalable infrastructure for managing 1M+ client files, enhanced operational efficiency; applied secure coding practices and governance to reduce security breaches; mentored through documentation and training.
Senior Software Engineer | Team Lead at IT Horizons
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021
Provided technical leadership for an 8-member engineering team, guided design reviews and sprint planning; automated insurance platform processes by integrating SOAP APIs with backend services; balanced business requirements with technical feasibility to deliver impactful, user-friendly solutions.
Senior Software Engineer | Team Lead at ConnectRail Services
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Designed a logistics automation platform that streamlines operations between shipper and carriers; implemented Kafka and Spring Boot microservices to enable real-time tracking and process automation; mentored a 3-person development team.
Senior PHP/Java Developer (Contract) at BH Internet
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Contributed to microservices and API gateway development, improving service integration and scalability; strengthened governance via documentation and rigorous code reviews.
Full Stack Developer at Swiss Biostat Ltd
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Built internal-facing applications for student/staff management, automating manual processes and reducing errors; developed backend logic in Java and PHP, with responsive interfaces using React and Vue.
Senior Software Engineer, Team Lead at IT Horizons
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021
Provided technical leadership for an 8-member engineering team, guiding design reviews and sprint planning. Automated business processes in insurance platforms by integrating SOA APIs with backend services. Balanced business requirements and technical feasibility to deliver impactful, user-friendly solutions.
Senior Software Engineer, Team Lead at ConnectRail Services
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Designed a logistics automation platform that streamlined operations between ship persons and carriers. Implemented Kafka and Spring Boot microservices to enable real-time tracking and process automation. Mentored a 3-person development team, embedding best coding and documentation practices.

Education

MSc Data Science at University of Sunderland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
BSc Computer Science at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
MSc, Data Science at University of Sunderland
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
BSc, Computer Science at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
January 11, 2030 - November 23, 2025
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
January 11, 2030 - November 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services