👋 Hi, I'm
Bello Mayowa
Senior Software Engineer
Building scalable systems, crafting beautiful interfaces, and integrating AI — with 7+ years of shipping real products.
From Structures to Software
A unique journey from Civil Engineering to Senior Software Engineering
I'm a results-driven Senior Software Engineer with over 7 years of experience architecting scalable backend systems, developing dynamic frontend interfaces, and integrating machine learning solutions.
My journey into tech started from Civil Engineering at the University of Ilorin — where I developed a rigorous analytical mindset that now powers my approach to complex software architecture. I transitioned into software development with a passion for building systems that solve real-world problems.
Today, I lead Python development teams and deliver high-impact SaaS products. From writing technical documentation (SRS) to deploying resilient cloud infrastructure, I've covered the full software lifecycle. I specialize in building complex, real-time web applications and APIs from the ground up — and I love every bit of it.
When I'm not coding, I'm exploring new ML techniques, contributing to open source, or writing about software engineering on my blog.
Skills & Technologies
Technologies I use to bring ideas to life
Professional Experience
A track record of building impactful software across industries
Senior Software Engineer
10 Hour Labs • Ontario, CA
- Spearhead the end-to-end development of "Swept," a complex B2B SaaS platform used by commercial cleaning companies to manage operations, locations, shifts, and communications.
- Optimize backend architecture to process real-time messaging, dynamic checklists, and high-volume workforce data without performance degradation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to design, test, and ship scalable features across web and mobile touchpoints.
Full-Stack Developer
Gitstart • San Francisco, CA
- Contributed to a "coding-as-a-service" platform, delivering high-quality features for diverse client and internal projects.
- Built responsive interfaces and robust server-side logic using React.js, Node.js, TypeScript, and Python/Django.
- Maintained strict code quality through comprehensive test suites using Jest and Cypress within a GraphQL architecture.
Backend Developer & Team Lead
Touchcore Technology • Lagos, Nigeria
- Directed a team of Python developers, bridging communication between leads and engineers for timely delivery of complex solutions.
- Architected "Holiday Pro," a REST API microservice for a travel platform streamlining flight, hotel, and tourism bookings.
- Co-authored SRS documentation and led backend development of a secure finance platform for loans, savings, and investments.
Backend Developer
Anyskillz Inc. • Suffolk, UK (Remote)
- Engineered core backend for a freelance marketplace — payment APIs, social features, and dynamic job categorization.
- Designed an ML-based recommender system to match developers with relevant client postings.
- Built real-time notification and messaging system using WebSockets/Socket.IO.
Full-Stack Developer
Freelance (Fiverr) • Global
- Design, develop, and deploy custom full-stack web applications for a diverse global client base.
- Key Project: Full-stack e-ticketing platform with React and Django — event management, dynamic pricing, and secure payments.
Featured Projects
A selection of products and systems I've built
Swept — B2B SaaS Platform
A complex platform used by commercial cleaning companies to manage operations, locations, shifts, and client communications. Features real-time messaging, dynamic checklists, and high-volume workforce data processing.
Holiday Pro — Travel Microservice
A standalone REST API microservice for a travel promotion platform that streamlines flight, hotel, and tourism bookings into a single, unified transaction.
ML Recommender System
Machine learning-based recommender system that accurately matches developers with relevant client job postings on a freelance marketplace.
E-Ticketing Platform
Full-stack e-ticketing platform enabling event creators to manage events, set dynamic pricing, and process secure user ticket purchases.
Real-Time Chat System
Real-time notification and messaging system using WebSockets to facilitate instant, reliable communication between clients and freelancers.
Finance Management Platform
Comprehensive finance platform designed to manage loans, savings, and investments with secure authentication and role-based access.
Latest Articles
Thoughts on software engineering, architecture, and career growth
Let's Work Together
Have a project in mind? I'd love to hear about it.
Location
Open to Remote & Relocation