Hi, I'm Buba Conteh, a Lead Software Engineer with a strong foundation in backend and full-stack development, focusing on API design, database architecture, and scalable web applications. I enjoy mentoring juniors, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering reliable, high-performance systems using Python, JavaScript, PHP, Vue.js, React, Node.js, and Laravel. I'm always eager to learn and contribute to innovative software solutions.

Hi, I'm Buba Conteh, a Lead Software Engineer with a strong foundation in backend and full-stack development, focusing on API design, database architecture, and scalable web applications. I enjoy mentoring juniors, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering reliable, high-performance systems using Python, JavaScript, PHP, Vue.js, React, Node.js, and Laravel. I'm always eager to learn and contribute to innovative software solutions.

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Hi, I’m Buba Conteh, a Lead Software Engineer with a strong foundation in backend and full-stack development, focusing on API design, database architecture, and scalable web applications.

I enjoy mentoring juniors, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering reliable, high-performance systems using Python, JavaScript, PHP, Vue.js, React, Node.js, and Laravel. I’m always eager to learn and contribute to innovative software solutions.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Lead Software Engineer / Instructor at Jasseh Code Camp
August 1, 2020 - November 4, 2025
Architected and led the development of scalable backend systems and API-driven platforms; directed a team building high-availability web applications using Python, PHP, JavaScript, Vue.js, React, Node.js, and Laravel; designed and implemented robust API infrastructures; spearheaded database architecture and optimization; championed clean code practices, CI/CD automation, and Git workflows; collaborated with cross-functional teams on roadmaps and scalability; mentored junior engineers; oversaw end-to-end project delivery; integrated cloud services (AWS, DigitalOcean, Vercel); advocated modern tech adoption.
Junior Software Engineer at Jasseh Code Camp
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Developed and maintained scalable backend APIs and server-side applications; built and deployed full-stack web applications using Python, JavaScript, PHP, Vue.js, React, Node.js, and Laravel; designed relational database schemas to support data integrity and scalability; collaborated with cross-functional teams; implemented RESTful APIs; ensured code quality with version control and peer reviews; created responsive interfaces using HTML, Tailwind, and Bootstrap; participated in system maintenance and updates to improve stability.
Lead Software Engineer / Instructor at Jasseh Code Camp
August 1, 2020 - November 10, 2025
Architected and led the development of scalable backend systems and API-driven platforms, improving performance and reliability across distributed environments. Directed a team of developers in building high-availability web applications using Python, PHP, JavaScript, Vue.js, React, Node.js, and Laravel. Designed and implemented robust API infrastructures supporting high transaction volumes and third-party integrations. Spearheaded database architecture and optimization for data efficiency, security, and rapid query performance. Championed clean code practices, CI/CD automation, and Git-based deployment workflows. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define roadmaps and scalability strategies. Mentored junior engineers through code reviews and pair programming. Managed end-to-end project delivery from requirements to deployment and monitoring. Integrated cloud services (AWS, DigitalOcean, Vercel) to boost performance and uptime. Advocated modern tech adoption to improve producti
Lead Software Engineer / Instructor at Jasseh Code Camp
August 20, 2020 - November 10, 2025
Architected and led the development of scalable backend systems and API-driven platforms, improving performance and reliability across distributed environments. Directed a team of developers in building high-availability web applications using Python, PHP, JavaScript, Vue.js, React, Node.js, and Laravel. Designed robust API infrastructures for high transaction volumes and third-party integrations. Spearheaded database architecture and optimization for data security and fast queries. Advocated clean code, CI/CD automation, and Git/GitLab workflows to streamline deployments. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to set technical roadmaps and scalability strategies. Mentored junior engineers through code reviews and pair programming. Oversaw end-to-end delivery from requirements through deployment and monitoring. Integrated cloud services (AWS, DigitalOcean, Vercel) to boost performance and uptime.
Lead Software Engineer / Instructor at Jasseh Code Camp
August 1, 2020 - November 14, 2025
Led the design and development of scalable backend systems and API-driven platforms, improving performance and reliability across distributed environments. Directed a team of developers building high-availability web applications using Python, PHP, JavaScript, Vue.js, React, Node.js, and Laravel. Implemented robust API infrastructures for high transaction volumes and third-party integrations. Led database architecture and optimization for data efficiency, security, and fast queries. Promoted clean code, CI/CD automation, and Git-based deployment pipelines. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to set roadmaps, architecture decisions, and scalability strategies. Mentored junior engineers, conducted code reviews and training, and oversaw end-to-end delivery from requirements to deployment and monitoring. Integrated cloud services (AWS, DigitalOcean, Vercel) to enhance performance, scalability, and uptime. Advocated modern tech adoption and maintainable architectures.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at University of The Gambia, Kanifing, The Gambia
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at University of The Gambia - Kanifing, The Gambia
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at University of The Gambia - Kanifing, The Gambia
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at University of The Gambia - Kanifing, The Gambia
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services