Ali Olalekan ALIYU

Junior Backend Developer

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About

Junior Backend Developer with foundational expertise in Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, demonstrated through the successful development of RESTful APIs and full-stack applications. Eager to contribute hands-on backend development skills to real-world projects, thrive in collaborative environments, and continuously expand technical proficiencies.

Education

Chemical Engineering

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)

Sep 2019 - Jun 2026

Ile-Ife, Osun, NG

Backend Engineering

AltSchool Africa (School of Engineering)

Jun 2025 - Jun 2026

Remote, Virtual

Projects

A Simple RESTful API

Developed a foundational RESTful API using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, demonstrating core backend development principles and API design for data management.

Todo List Web App

Designed and implemented a full-stack MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) Todo application, showcasing end-to-end web development capabilities and responsive design principles.

Languages

English (Native) , Yourba (Native)

Skills

Programming Languages

  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS

Backend Development

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • RESTful APIs

Databases

  • MongoDB

Version Control

  • Git
  • GitHub

Tools & Methodologies

  • VSCode
  • Postman
  • CRUD Operations
  • Middleware
  • API Testing

Frontend Development

  • React.js
  • Axios
  • React Hooks

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Quick Learner
  • Team Player
  • Continuous Learning
  • Problem-Solving