I am a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer and Team Lead with over 7 years of experience in developing and managing native Android and cross-platform Flutter applications. I have proven expertise in leading teams to deliver high-quality mobile solutions across payment services, prop-tech, and logistics industries. I excel in driving innovation and business impact by working collaboratively in diverse, tech-savvy environments. Currently based in Sweden, I am open to relocating and eager to contribute my skills in mobile engineering, leadership, and secure application development to various industries. My passion lies in creating user-centric mobile solutions that are robust, scalable, and efficient.

Olalekan Timothy Opadere

I am a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer and Team Lead with over 7 years of experience in developing and managing native Android and cross-platform Flutter applications. I have proven expertise in leading teams to deliver high-quality mobile solutions across payment services, prop-tech, and logistics industries. I excel in driving innovation and business impact by working collaboratively in diverse, tech-savvy environments. Currently based in Sweden, I am open to relocating and eager to contribute my skills in mobile engineering, leadership, and secure application development to various industries. My passion lies in creating user-centric mobile solutions that are robust, scalable, and efficient.

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I am a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer and Team Lead with over 7 years of experience in developing and managing native Android and cross-platform Flutter applications. I have proven expertise in leading teams to deliver high-quality mobile solutions across payment services, prop-tech, and logistics industries. I excel in driving innovation and business impact by working collaboratively in diverse, tech-savvy environments.

Currently based in Sweden, I am open to relocating and eager to contribute my skills in mobile engineering, leadership, and secure application development to various industries. My passion lies in creating user-centric mobile solutions that are robust, scalable, and efficient.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swedish
Beginner

Work Experience

Data Engineer (Internship) at Sogeti, Borlänge Office
June 1, 2025 - Present
Assembled large, complex datasets that meet business requirements from various data sources. Audited data to ensure integrity. Worked extensively with Microsoft Azure, Databricks, and Power BI.
Team Lead / Senior Mobile Engineer (Flutter / Native Android) at Remita Payment Services Limited (Systemspecs Group), Lagos
May 1, 2022 - Present
Led a mobile engineering team of 5+ engineers to develop and maintain high-performance fintech applications. Coordinated feature additions, product roadmapping, and code reviews. Implemented NFC and POS integrations. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive product enhancements and ensure robust, secure solutions.
Senior Mobile Engineer (Flutter) at Bongalow Nigeria (Techstars’22) - Contract
April 30, 2022 - August 3, 2025
Built a user-friendly mortgage prop-tech app enabling clients to source mortgage and property options from multiple banks. Optimised data handling to ensure smooth UI/UX for varied user segments.
Mobile Engineer at Libra Motors & Logistics, Lagos
May 31, 2021 - August 3, 2025
Designed and developed multiple Android and iOS applications for transportation and logistics. Utilised native Android (Kotlin) and Flutter frameworks. Published apps to Google Play Store and Apple App Store, ensuring high code quality and efficient performance.
Mobile Full-Stack Engineer at Nativedge Limited, Abuja
April 30, 2019 - August 3, 2025
Developed mobile applications using Cordova (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) and backend services with PHP. Built and maintained web solutions with focus on performance and security.
System Analyst at Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning & Budget, Lagos
March 31, 2017 - August 3, 2025
Provided tech support for ministry staff, managing routers, switches, and Wi-Fi for smooth daily operations. Coordinated installations and maintenance of IT infrastructure.
Data Engineer (Internship) at Sogeti, Borlänge Office
June 1, 2025 - Present
Assembled large, complex data sets meeting both functional and non-functional business requirements by integrating various data sources. Audited data for integrity and quality compliance. Worked extensively with Microsoft Azure, Databricks, and Power BI for data processing and visualization.
Team Lead / Senior Mobile Engineer (Flutter / Native Android) at Remita Payment Services Limited (SystemSpecs Group), Lagos
May 1, 2022 - Present
Led a mobile engineering team of 5+ engineers to develop and maintain high-performance fintech applications, including Remita Mobile, Remita AgentCenta, and Remita Merchant for POS terminals. Coordinated feature additions, product roadmapping, and code reviews to ensure code quality and timely delivery. Implemented NFC and POS integrations across Android and iOS platforms for seamless payment experiences. Collaborated with design, backend, and QA teams to drive robust, secure product enhancements.
Senior Mobile Engineer (Flutter) - Contract at Bongalow Nigeria (Techstars '22)
April 30, 2022 - August 4, 2025
Developed MyAwayHome, a mortgage prop-tech application on Android and iOS platforms, enabling clients to source mortgage and property options from multiple banks based on personal preferences. Optimized data handling to ensure smooth UI/UX across diverse user segments. Used Flutter, Dart, Node.js, MongoDB, and TypeScript with CI/CD pipelines.
Mobile Engineer at Libra Motors & Logistics, Lagos
May 1, 2021 - August 4, 2025
Designed and developed multiple Android and iOS applications for transportation and logistics solutions. Utilized both native Android (Kotlin) and Flutter frameworks to meet diverse project requirements. Successfully published apps on Google Play Store and Apple App Store ensuring performance and quality standards.
Mobile Full-Stack Engineer at Nativedge Limited, Abuja
April 30, 2019 - August 4, 2025
Developed mobile applications using Cordova with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS and backend services using PHP. Built and maintained web solutions ensuring performance optimization and security best practices.
System Analyst at Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning & Budget, Lagos
March 31, 2017 - August 4, 2025
Provided technical support to ministry staff including management of routers, switches, and Wi-Fi infrastructure to ensure smooth daily operations. Coordinated IT infrastructure installations and maintenance activities.
AI Training - Java at Outlier AI
February 1, 2025 - Present
Assessed and corrected AI model responses ensuring accuracy, relevance, and conciseness for improved AI interactions.
Data Engineer (Internship) at Sogeti, Borlänge Office
June 1, 2025 - Present
Assembling large, complex data sets to meet business requirements from various data sources. Auditing data for integrity and working extensively with Microsoft Azure, Databricks, and Power BI to ensure data quality and insights.
Team Lead / Senior Mobile Engineer (Flutter / Native Android) at Remita Payment Services Limited (SystemSpecs Group), Lagos
May 1, 2022 - Present
Led a mobile engineering team of 5+ engineers to develop and maintain fintech applications such as Remita Mobile, Remita AgentCenta, and Remita Merchant for POS terminals. Coordinated feature additions, product roadmapping, and code reviews. Implemented NFC and POS integrations for seamless cross-platform payment experiences. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and security.
Senior Mobile Engineer (Flutter) at Bongalow Nigeria (Techstars ’22)
April 30, 2022 - August 4, 2025
Developed MyAwayHome mortgage prop-tech application for Android and iOS, enabling clients to source mortgage and property options from multiple banks based on preferences. Optimized data handling for smooth UI/UX across diverse user segments.
Mobile Engineer at Libra Motors & Logistics, Lagos
May 1, 2021 - August 4, 2025
Designed and developed multiple Android and iOS applications addressing transportation and logistics needs. Employed both native Android (Kotlin) and Flutter frameworks. Successfully published apps to Google Play Store and Apple App Store while maintaining high code quality and performance.
Mobile Full-Stack Engineer at Nativedge Limited, Abuja
April 30, 2019 - August 4, 2025
Developed mobile applications using Cordova with JavaScript, HTML, CSS and maintained backend services with PHP. Also built and maintained web solutions ensuring adherence to performance and security best practices.
System Analyst at Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning & Budget, Lagos
March 31, 2017 - August 4, 2025
Provided technical support for ministry staff including managing routers, switches, and Wi-Fi networks to ensure smooth daily operations. Coordinated installation and maintenance of IT infrastructure.

Education

M.Sc at Högskolan Dalarna, Sweden
January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
M.Sc at University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
April 1, 2018 - January 31, 2021
B.Tech at Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
December 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
M.Sc in Microdata Analysis (Business Intelligence major) at Högskolan Dalarna
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
M.Sc. in Computer Science at University of Ibadan
April 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
B.Tech in Computer Science at Federal University of Technology, Minna
January 1, 2010 - December 1, 2015
M.S.c in Microdata Analysis (Business Intelligence major) at Högskolan Dalarna, Sweden
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
M.S.c. in Computer Science at University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
April 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
B.Tech in Computer Science at Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
January 1, 2010 - December 1, 2015

Qualifications

Security on AWS for Technical Managers – CIL Academy
December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Dart and Flutter: The Complete Developer’s Guide – Udemy
September 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020
Build Native Mobile Apps with Flutter – Udacity
April 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019
React with Redux Course – Udemy
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Google Africa Scholarship (Android Developer Course) in partnership with Udacity and Andela
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Chartered Project Management Professional (CPMP) – Chartered Institute of Project Management
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Huawei – Federal Government of Nigeria “ICT FOR CHANGE” Training Programme
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Security on AWS for Technical Managers – CIL Academy
December 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Dart and Flutter: The Complete Developer’s Guide – Udemy
September 1, 2020 - August 4, 2025
Build Native Mobile Apps with Flutter – Udacity
April 1, 2019 - August 4, 2025
React with Redux Course – Udemy
November 1, 2019 - August 4, 2025
Google Africa Scholarship (Android Developer Course) - Udacity & Andela
January 1, 2018 - August 4, 2025
Chartered Project Management Professional (CPMP) – Chartered Institute of Project Management
January 1, 2017 - August 4, 2025
Huawei – Federal Government of Nigeria 'ICT FOR CHANGE' Training Programme
January 1, 2017 - August 4, 2025
Security on AWS for Technical Managers – CIL Academy
December 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Dart and Flutter: The Complete Developer’s Guide – Udemy
September 1, 2020 - August 4, 2025
Build Native Mobile Apps with Flutter – Udacity
April 1, 2019 - August 4, 2025
React with Redux Course – Udemy
November 1, 2019 - August 4, 2025
Google Africa Scholarship (Android Developer Course) – Udacity and Andela
January 1, 2018 - August 4, 2025
Chartered Project Management Professional (CPMP) – Chartered Institute of Project Management
January 1, 2017 - August 4, 2025
Huawei – Federal Government of Nigeria “ICT FOR CHANGE” Training Programme
January 1, 2017 - August 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction, Transportation & Logistics, Software & Internet, Government

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