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Backend Developer

Building scalable microservices |

Specialized in NestJS and Laravel ecosystems, architecting distributed systems that handle millions of requests with 99.9% uptime.

5+ Years
50+ APIs Built
15+ Microservices
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$ docker-compose up -d
✓ user-service ✓ order-service ✓ payment-service
$ kubectl get pods
NestJS
Laravel
Docker
About

Crafting Backend Excellence

Turning complex problems into elegant, scalable solutions

Ermias Mekonnen

Senior Backend Developer

I architect and build enterprise-grade backend systems that power modern applications. My expertise spans microservices architecture, API design, and distributed systems that handle millions of requests daily.

Domain-Driven Design Event-Driven Architecture CQRS Patterns Microservices

Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Available for remote work globally

Education

BSc Computer Science

Adama Science & Technology University

Achievement

Top 10 Senior Projects

University recognition

Impact Metrics

99.9% Uptime
<50ms Response Time
1M+ Daily Requests
15+ Services Built
Experience

Professional Journey

Building scalable backend systems across different organizations

Backend Web Developer & Researcher

Ethiopia Artificial Intelligence Institute

Current
  • Architect and develop microservices-based backend systems serving thousands of concurrent users
  • Build scalable REST APIs using NestJS and Laravel with comprehensive documentation using Swagger
  • Implement event-driven architecture with RabbitMQ for inter-service communication
  • Deploy containerized applications using Docker and orchestrate with Kubernetes
NestJS Laravel Microservices Docker Kubernetes

Freelance Web Developer

Upwork | Remote

Active
  • Developed 10+ backend systems and APIs earning 5-star reviews from clients
  • Built high-performance microservices using NestJS with TypeScript for type safety
  • Implemented caching strategies with Redis achieving 40% performance improvement
  • Designed database schemas and optimized queries for PostgreSQL and MongoDB
NestJS TypeScript PostgreSQL Redis

Software Development Engineering Intern

Dallol Tech Ltd

Completed
  • Developed backend services using Laravel with focus on API design and database optimization
  • Implemented JWT-based authentication and role-based authorization systems
  • Built payment processing microservices with third-party API integrations
  • Applied Domain-Driven Design principles for maintainable code architecture
Laravel JWT Auth DDD API Design
Education

Education & Certifications

My academic foundation and continuous learning journey

BSc Computer Science and Engineering

Adama Science and Technology University
Sept 2016 - July 2020
Major GPA: 3.49/4.0
Operating Systems Full-stack Development Software Project Management OOP Data Structures & Algorithms

Building Web Applications in PHP

Coursera
January 2018 - May 2019

Comprehensive PHP course covering syntax, data structures, variables, logic, iteration, arrays, error handling, and integrated PHP/MySQL environment.

Competitive Programming

Ethiopian Collegiate Programming Contest (EtCPC)
Jan 2018 - Aug 2020

Participated in ICPC-affiliated programming contests, competing in teams of three from universities across Ethiopia.

Projects

Backend Systems

Scalable microservices and APIs I've architected and built

E-commerce Microservices Platform

Production

Built a complete microservices architecture handling 10K+ daily transactions. Implemented user management, order processing, payment gateway, and inventory services.

99.9% Uptime
50ms Avg Response
4 Services
NestJS PostgreSQL Redis Docker RabbitMQ

AI Management System API

Active

Developed robust backend APIs for AI model management and training workflows. Handles large dataset processing and model deployment automation.

1000+ Users
5TB Data Processed
Laravel Python MongoDB Kubernetes

Real-time Chat System

Completed

Engineered a scalable real-time messaging platform with WebSocket connections, message queuing, and horizontal scaling capabilities.

500+ Concurrent Users
10ms Message Latency
NestJS Socket.io Redis PostgreSQL

Authentication Microservice

Open Source

Open-source authentication service with JWT tokens, OAuth2 integration, and comprehensive security features for microservices architecture.

250+ GitHub Stars
15 Contributors
Laravel JWT OAuth2 MySQL