Software Engineer • API Integrations • DevOps

Building software that connects systems,
people, and business goals.

I design and build web applications, backend services, API integrations and deployment workflows that help organizations operate more efficiently and deliver better digital experiences.

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Python· Flask· JavaScript· React· Node.js· C#· Angular· .NET Framework· PHP (Laravel)· PostgreSQL· MySQL· MongoDB· REST APIs· Playwright· CI/CD· SRE· Python· Flask· JavaScript· React· Node.js· C#· Angular· .NET Framework· PHP (Laravel)· PostgreSQL· MySQL· MongoDB· REST APIs· Playwright· CI/CD· SRE·
Mercy Njuguna

About Me

Building software that solves real business problems.

I am a Software Engineer with experience building web applications, backend services, API integrations, and enterprise systems. My work spans full-stack development, automated testing, client implementations, and production support.

I have delivered solutions using Python, Flask, JavaScript, React, Node.js, C#, Angular, PHP, and SQL-based technologies. I enjoy translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions that improve operational efficiency and user experience.

My background in both business and technology enables me to bridge the gap between technical implementation and business objectives, helping teams deliver software that creates measurable value.

3+ Years Experience
4 Engineering Roles
Production Systems

What I Do

Areas of Expertise

Backend Engineering

Building robust, scalable server-side systems using Python (Flask), Node.js, PHP (Laravel), C#, and .NET. From API design to database optimization.

Frontend Development

Crafting responsive, intuitive interfaces with React, Angular, and modern HTML/CSS that users actually enjoy navigating.

DevOps & Site Reliability Engineering

Designing reliable infrastructures, CI/CD pipelines, testing, and maintaining system uptime across environments.

API Integrations

Building and connecting APIs across systems — from Postman testing to full integration documentation and client onboarding support.

Career

Professional Experience

Feb 2026 – June 2026 SRE & DevOps

Software Engineer — SRE & DevOps

Identify Africa

  • Enhanced backend services, APIs, and platform features that enabled new product capabilities and supported evolving customer requirements.
  • Designed and supported integrations with external platforms and third-party APIs, enabling secure and reliable data exchange across systems.
  • Produced API documentation, implementation guides, and onboarding resources that improved integration readiness and reduced dependency on engineering support.
  • Partnered directly with implementation teams and customers to troubleshoot integration challenges, accelerating onboarding and improving integration success rates.
  • Validated platform integrations through Postman-based testing and issue analysis, helping identify and resolve defects before production deployment.
  • Built automated unit, integration, and end-to-end test suites that strengthened release quality and increased confidence in platform changes.
  • Delivered customer-specific enhancements and platform customizations that aligned technical solutions with business requirements.
  • Served as the primary technical liaison during onboarding, implementation projects, demonstrations, and production support engagements.
Sep 2024 – Feb 2026 Intern → Junior Engineer

Junior Software Engineer – Enterprise Systems Development

Softclans Technologies Ltd

Software Engineer Intern (Sep 2024 – Jan 2025) → Junior Software Engineer (Feb 2025 – Feb 2026)

  • Developed enterprise applications using C#, .NET Framework, AngularJS, and Microsoft SQL Server, delivering solutions that supported critical business operations and evolving organizational needs.
  • Built and optimized responsive Angular interfaces that improved usability, enhanced user experience, and increased adoption across enterprise users.
  • Designed and implemented BPM workflows and automation solutions that streamlined business processes, reduced manual effort, and improved process consistency.
  • Developed and optimized SQL scripts that improved database performance, accelerated data processing, and enhanced reporting and information retrieval capabilities.
  • Executed functional, security, and performance testing to identify issues early, improve system reliability, and support stable production releases.
  • Contributed to requirements analysis, workflow design, user stories, technical documentation, and solution planning to ensure systems aligned with business objectives.
  • Partnered with business stakeholders and executive leadership to address technical challenges and deliver scalable solutions that improved operational effectiveness.
Jul 2024 – Aug 2024 Backend Engineering

Back End Engineer Attachee

Thelathin Group Ltd

  • Developed and maintained RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express, enabling reliable communication between application modules and supporting core platform functionality.
  • Designed and implemented Sequelize models and database relationships that improved data integrity, simplified data management, and enhanced application performance.
  • Collaborated with frontend developers to deliver seamless API integrations, ensuring efficient data exchange and a smoother user experience.

Selected Work

Projects

Full-Stack

In Light of Eternity

A full-featured blogging platform with user authentication, post management, commenting, and author controls — built end-to-end.

ReactExpressNode.jsMySQL
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Business App

DentalEasePro

A business management platform for a dental supplier that digitizes inventory management, invoicing, customer records, and financial tracking. The application replaces manual workflows with a centralized system that improves operational efficiency, accuracy, and day-to-day operations.

PythonFlaskMySQLJavaScript
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Background

Education & Certifications

ALX Full-Stack Software Engineering

Back-end Specialization · March 2024

ALX AiCE — AI Career Essentials

June 2024

BSc. Business & Information Technology

JKUAT · First Class Honours · 2016

Get In Touch

Let's build something great together.

Interested in collaborating, hiring, or just want to connect? I'd love to hear from you.

Email Me

Or email me directly at mercinjuguna@gmail.com