Hi, I'm Joshua Oleru, a senior PHP web developer based in the United Kingdom. I bring over a decade of hands-on experience building, maintaining and securing membership-based platforms, with a focus on PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. I specialise in subscription management, user account systems, CMS integration, forum features and e-commerce capabilities, and I thrive in fully remote setups where clear communication with non-technical stakeholders is essential. I'm passionate about delivering reliable, well-documented code that keeps platforms performant and up to date. I've led initiatives to improve CI/CD pipelines, optimize performance, and implement robust testing (TDD) to reduce defects. I enjoy collaborating with editors, brand managers and external IT partners to meet client needs and ensure a smooth handover for ongoing maintenance.

Joshua Oleru

Hi, I'm Joshua Oleru, a senior PHP web developer based in the United Kingdom. I bring over a decade of hands-on experience building, maintaining and securing membership-based platforms, with a focus on PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. I specialise in subscription management, user account systems, CMS integration, forum features and e-commerce capabilities, and I thrive in fully remote setups where clear communication with non-technical stakeholders is essential. I'm passionate about delivering reliable, well-documented code that keeps platforms performant and up to date. I've led initiatives to improve CI/CD pipelines, optimize performance, and implement robust testing (TDD) to reduce defects. I enjoy collaborating with editors, brand managers and external IT partners to meet client needs and ensure a smooth handover for ongoing maintenance.

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Hi, I’m Joshua Oleru, a senior PHP web developer based in the United Kingdom. I bring over a decade of hands-on experience building, maintaining and securing membership-based platforms, with a focus on PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. I specialise in subscription management, user account systems, CMS integration, forum features and e-commerce capabilities, and I thrive in fully remote setups where clear communication with non-technical stakeholders is essential.

I’m passionate about delivering reliable, well-documented code that keeps platforms performant and up to date. I’ve led initiatives to improve CI/CD pipelines, optimize performance, and implement robust testing (TDD) to reduce defects. I enjoy collaborating with editors, brand managers and external IT partners to meet client needs and ensure a smooth handover for ongoing maintenance.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Backend Engineer at Africa Prudential Plc
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Maintained and enhanced a high-availability PHP/Laravel platform — managing subscription systems, user accounts and third-party integrations for a large, active user base. Resolved complex production issues efficiently, communicating findings clearly to both technical colleagues and non-technical stakeholders. Implemented TDD with PHPUnit, reducing production defects by 30% and improving long-term platform reliability. Maintained MySQL database schemas and optimised queries to support high-read transactional workloads reliably.
Full-Stack Developer at Grand Imperial Group
April 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Built and maintained multi-region PHP/Laravel web platforms with subscription management, user account systems and e-commerce integrations serving a global user base. Developed CMS integrations and forum-adjacent community features, ensuring consistent performance and accessibility across regions and devices. Worked remotely across time zones with distributed stakeholder teams, maintaining clear communication and delivering updates on schedule. Maintained MySQL databases and implemented caching strategies to support high-volume platform traffic reliably.
Full-Stack Developer at Dosh Services
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Developed and maintained PHP web applications with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and MySQL — implementing features, resolving bugs and keeping platforms secure and up to date. Provided technical support and documentation for ongoing website operations, ensuring clear handover and maintainability across the team. Ensured cross-browser compatibility and accessibility standards throughout all delivered frontend work.

Education

MSc Data Science at University of South Wales, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
BSc Economics at National Open University of Nigeria
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Diploma in Software Eng at New Horizons IT Centre, Lagos
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Advanced Diploma Web Design at New Horizons IT Learning Centre
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other