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Solyana Mengistu Alemu

Addis Ababa

Summary

Results-driven Software Developer with four years of experience, primarily focused on backend development using Django and Django REST Framework. I have contributed to building scalable, data-driven systems for startups and international clients, developing APIs, optimizing database performance, and supporting analytics and reporting platforms. My professional journey also includes frontend experience with Angular and Firebase, along with full lifecycle project involvement—from system design to deployment and testing.I value collaboration, reliability, and continuous improvement, and have worked closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful digital solutions. With a strong foundation in both backend and fullstack development, I bring a results-oriented approach and a commitment to building modern, maintainable, and high-performance web applications.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Backend Developer

Submerged AS
12.2021 - Current
  • Led backend development for a data-centric aquaculture platform, processing over 15 million data points monthly across fish health, growth, and environmental metrics.
  • Developed and maintained robust APIs using Django REST Framework, enabling efficient integration with internal and external systems and reducing critical endpoint response times to 2–3 seconds.
  • Proposed and implemented a scalable data collection strategy, reducing data loss to a minimal level even as data volume doubled year-over-year.
  • Tackled key scalability and security challenges, enhancing the stability and resilience of core infrastructure.
  • Wrote comprehensive unit and integration tests, improving test coverage and reducing production issues across complex features such as model-based filters, time zone handling, and statistical calculations.
  • Collaborated closely with frontend, data, and product teams to deliver critical features on tight timelines while maintaining system reliability and code quality.

Software Developer

360 Nations Administration Solutions
11.2021 - Current
  • Implemented an in-app chat feature enabling real-time communication between users, internal teams, and end customers, enhancing user engagement and support responsiveness.
  • Migrated 10+ Angular-based web applications into cross-platform iOS and Android mobile apps using Apache Cordova, significantly expanding user accessibility and platform reach.
  • Integrated AI-powered content and image generation tools (using ChatGPT and similar models) to streamline user workflows and enhance creative capabilities within client applications.
  • Delivered responsive, user-friendly interfaces using Angular, Firebase, and RESTful APIs, maintaining strong focus on usability and performance.

Junior Backend Developer

Crowd Farm
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Developed and maintained a scalable RESTful API with 80+ endpoints using NestJS, delivering project investment and management features 15% ahead of schedule.
  • Actively contributed to the entire development lifecycle, including system architecture, API design, database schema modeling, and collaboration on frontend integration.
  • Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, automating Docker image builds and deployment workflows for reliable and repeatable production releases.

Junior Software Developer

Buktopia Online Travel Services S.C
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Developed the flight search feature in the Buktopia app with a team of three, which allows users to search for flights based on their preferences and displaying flight information from over 400 airlines,
  • Led the research into flight and hotel inventory sources, presenting findings that strategically shifted the company from single-airline API integration to a Global Distribution System (GDS), expanding access to over 88% of target airlines.
  • Redesigned and improved the functionality of a company websitesing WordPress, integrating plugins and UI enhancements to boost site performance and user experience.

Software Engineer Intern

Lt Software Engineering
03.2019 - 06.2019
  • Assisted the development team in the development of a Logistics Management Information System, encompassing both Android and Web applications, used for comprehensive data management, display, and report generation using Crystal Reports.
  • Researched and authored documentation on testing standards and development tools, promoting best practices within the team.
  • Conducted rigorous end-user testing of the logistics system features, documenting results in iceScrum to ensure correct behavior and a high-quality user experience.

Software Developer Intern

Lineation Technology Development PLC
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Completed a 10-week intensive immersion program in modern frontend development, focusing on advanced JavaScript (ESNext), functional and reactive programming, Aurelia and software engineering best practices.
  • Contributed to the development of the LifePort dashboard, collaborating with a peer team to build interactive visualizations of weekly, monthly, and yearly data using D3.js.
  • Gained hands-on experience in collaborative development, code versioning, and real-world project workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
12-2020

Meri Leadership Program - Leadership & Mentorship Training

Earuyan Solutions & Dereja.com
Addis Ababa
10-2019

Skills

  • Python
  • Django / Django REST Framework
  • RESTful API Design
  • SQL / PostgreSQL / MySQL
  • Unit/Integration with Pytest)
  • Nodejs / NestJS
  • JavaScript (ES6) / TypeScript
  • Angular
  • HTML/CSS
  • Docker / Containerization
  • Git / Bitbucket Cloud
  • Problem Solving / Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability

Certification

  • DreamBuilder: The Women's Business Center – Certificate of Successful Completion
    Focused on business planning, entrepreneurship, and foundational skills for launching and managing a business.
  • Oracle Database: Programming with SQL – Oracle, April 2019
    Covered SQL fundamentals, data retrieval, manipulation, and database structures using Oracle Database.

Languages

Amharic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Backend Developer

Submerged AS
12.2021 - Current

Software Developer

360 Nations Administration Solutions
11.2021 - Current

Junior Backend Developer

Crowd Farm
08.2021 - 11.2021

Junior Software Developer

Buktopia Online Travel Services S.C
01.2021 - 08.2021

Software Engineer Intern

Lt Software Engineering
03.2019 - 06.2019

Software Developer Intern

Lineation Technology Development PLC
08.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

Addis Ababa Institute of Technology

Meri Leadership Program - Leadership & Mentorship Training

Earuyan Solutions & Dereja.com

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