I'm Khaleelah Uthman, a software engineer specializing in full-stack development with 5 years of experience building scalable web apps using C#, .NET, React.js, and SQL-based databases. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, maintainable code and delivering features that improve performance and user experience. I'm currently based in Dartford, UK, thriving in collaborative, agile environments and love working across teams to solve challenging problems—ranging from authentication workflows to API design and cloud deployments. I'm eager to contribute to innovative fintech or software projects that make a real impact.

Khaleelah Uthman

I'm Khaleelah Uthman, a software engineer specializing in full-stack development with 5 years of experience building scalable web apps using C#, .NET, React.js, and SQL-based databases. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, maintainable code and delivering features that improve performance and user experience. I'm currently based in Dartford, UK, thriving in collaborative, agile environments and love working across teams to solve challenging problems—ranging from authentication workflows to API design and cloud deployments. I'm eager to contribute to innovative fintech or software projects that make a real impact.

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I’m Khaleelah Uthman, a software engineer specializing in full-stack development with 5 years of experience building scalable web apps using C#, .NET, React.js, and SQL-based databases. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, maintainable code and delivering features that improve performance and user experience.

I’m currently based in Dartford, UK, thriving in collaborative, agile environments and love working across teams to solve challenging problems—ranging from authentication workflows to API design and cloud deployments. I’m eager to contribute to innovative fintech or software projects that make a real impact.

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Language

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Work Experience

Software Engineer at VeloRemit Ltd
September 1, 2024 - Present
Strengthened authentication and 2FA workflows, reducing failed OTP attempts by 35% and admin login errors by 40%. Developed and maintained core platform features (beneficiary management, transaction flows, rate-setting tools), improving operational efficiency by 25%. Optimized application and database performance through algorithm improvements and SQL query tuning, boosting data retrieval speed by 30%. Improved release quality through debugging, refactoring legacy code, and expanding automated test coverage. Collaborated across teams using Agile methodologies and GitHub workflows, increasing release efficiency by 20%.
Backend Engineer at Sysbeams.com
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Developed and maintained RESTful APIs and microservices using .NET Core and Entity Framework. Created and optimised database schemas (PostgreSQL, MySQL) for scalability and high availability. Integrated third-party APIs (payment gateways, data-exchange services), enhancing interoperability and system reliability. Implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, reducing deployment time by 30%. Mentored junior developers and participated in code reviews, improving team code quality.
Software Engineering Trainee (Remote) at ALX Africa
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Built hands-on projects using JavaScript and Node.js. Collaborated in cross-functional teams on real-world software challenges and agile sprints. Gained foundational skills in system architecture, API design, and cloud deployments.

Education

B.Sc. at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
June 1, 2015 - December 1, 2019
B.Sc., Mathematics (Second Class Upper Division) at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
June 1, 2015 - December 1, 2019

Qualifications

The Complete Guide to Building an App with .NET 9.0, React 19 & React Query
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025
Web Development — Code First Girls
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025
The Complete Guide to Building an App with .NET 9.0, React 19 & React Query — Udemy
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Web Development — Code First Girls
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services