I am a frontend-focused developer with 5+ years of experience specializing in WordPress development, REST API integration, and web performance optimization. I create scalable, user-centric web applications for SaaS, e-commerce, and multi-regional platforms, with a strong focus on SEO, security, and an excellent developer experience. In my roles, I have led performance improvements, built regional storefronts, implemented analytics and API endpoints, and translated marketing goals into fast, accessible experiences from design to production. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results and delightful user journeys.

Zainab Tijani

I am a frontend-focused developer with 5+ years of experience specializing in WordPress development, REST API integration, and web performance optimization. I create scalable, user-centric web applications for SaaS, e-commerce, and multi-regional platforms, with a strong focus on SEO, security, and an excellent developer experience. In my roles, I have led performance improvements, built regional storefronts, implemented analytics and API endpoints, and translated marketing goals into fast, accessible experiences from design to production. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results and delightful user journeys.

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I am a frontend-focused developer with 5+ years of experience specializing in WordPress development, REST API integration, and web performance optimization. I create scalable, user-centric web applications for SaaS, e-commerce, and multi-regional platforms, with a strong focus on SEO, security, and an excellent developer experience.

In my roles, I have led performance improvements, built regional storefronts, implemented analytics and API endpoints, and translated marketing goals into fast, accessible experiences from design to production. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results and delightful user journeys.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Lead Frontend Developer / WordPress Performance Engineer at PressOne Africa (TechStars '23)
April 1, 2024 - Present
Reduced page load times by 40% through frontend/backend WordPress performance optimisations (caching, CDN, image compression); developed responsive landing pages for 50+ campaigns; integrated GA4, error monitoring, and custom REST API endpoints; built dynamic onboarding flows; contributed to UI/UX redesign; managed Elementor-based architecture, plugin governance, and security hardening on Cloudways.
Freelance WordPress & WooCommerce Engineer at MyHaire (.ng / .ae / .com)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Architected and maintained three regional WooCommerce storefronts (myhaire.ng, myhaire.ae, myhaire.com) with multi-currency routing; built region-based location routing modal; resolved transactional email delivery failures; implemented multi-regional inventory and checkout hooks; managed imports and performance across three sites.
Frontend Developer / WordPress Consultant at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Delivered 7+ production WordPress websites; integrated WooCommerce, Paystack, and CRMs with custom REST API endpoints; implemented SEO & performance optimisations; translated Figma designs into responsive pages; conducted security hardening across clients.
IT Specialist / Coding Instructor at Tanteeta Robotics
September 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Led a team of 10 developers on a ReactJS redaction app; taught coding and robotics to 100+ students; designed curriculum and managed class operations; mentored 20+ students with code reviews and technical guidance.
Frontend Developer (Open Source) at WaterTheTrees
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Contributed PRs for feature implementations; authored onboarding docs for a distributed team; helped maintain architecture across time zones.

Education

B.Sc. Economics at National Open University of Nigeria
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026
Technical Writing, Frontend & Web Development Certification at AltSchool Africa
April 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023

Qualifications

Technical Writing, Frontend & Web Development Certification
April 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services

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