Full Stack Engineer

Open to full-time
Bio

Maxwell A. is a Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience in web development, working across fintech and broadcasting environments. He builds primarily with Node.js, TypeScript, React, and JavaScript, developing merchant dashboards, embeddable checkout tools, and internal web applications, with MongoDB and SQL for data storage. His experience also includes server management on Windows and Linux, along with networking configuration and troubleshooting. At PaySwitch, he built real-time merchant dashboards to visualize transaction data and developed a lightweight, embeddable checkout solution in vanilla JavaScript for easy client integration. At Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, he developed and deployed web applications to streamline internal processes while managing server performance and availability. He also built theTeller, a merchant dashboard using real-time socket updates to monitor POS transactions. He completed Software Engineering training with ALX Africa, with a focus on backend development, and holds the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification. He is well suited for full stack or backend-leaning roles involving dashboards, transaction systems, and server infrastructure.

Expertise
JavaScriptNode.jsReactTypeScriptVue.jsHTMLCSSPHPPythonMongoDBSQLAWSGitDocument DatabaseRelational Database
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Assessments
APPLICANT AVG · 54%MAXWELL · 80%0255075100TopASSESSMENT SCORE (0–100)

General Project Assessment

(80/100)
  • Great on Find the Length of the Longest Substring Without Repeating CharactersEasy
  • Great on Optimize Product Page Load TimeEasy
  • Great on Sharing Authenticated User Data Across the AppMedium
Projects

Homepack Medical Services

Personalised homecare services, virtual consultations and first aid training - all accessible from the comfort of your home

Tuceewellness Psychometric Quizzes

Scientifically-backed psychometric tests and habit tracking to help you understand your “why” — and turn self-awareness into daily progress.

Experience

  1. Hardware & Software Engineer

    Central University· EdTechOct 2021 — Nov 2021
    • Supported networking and server management tasks
    • Assisted in troubleshooting hardware and software issues

  2. Software Engineer

    Ghana Broadcasting Corporation· Media & EntertainmentNov 2022 — Nov 2024
    • Developed and deployed web applications to streamline internal processes
    • Configured and managed servers, optimising performance and ensuring high availability
    • Conducted networking tasks, maintaining seamless connectivity
    • Troubleshot hardware and software issues, increasing operational efficiency by 25%
    PHPHTMLCSSJavascriptReactGitGithubSQLMicrosoft SQL ServerWindows Server

  3. Software Engineer

    Homepack Medical Services· HealthTechSep 2024 — Nov 2025
    • Collaborated with designers to create cohesive UX/UI elements while ensuring cross-browser compatibility and performance.
    • Developed dynamic forms, animations, and interactive components for user engagement and data-driven experiences.
    • Built scalable backend systems using Node.js, along with Express and created RESTful APIs to integrate frontend interactions with the backend, ensuring secure and reliable communication.
    • Designed, implemented, and maintained NoSQL databases with MongoDB and ensured database consistency, security, and scalability for the application’s growth and real-time operations.
    • Optimized data models, indexes, and queries to improve query efficiency and reduce latency.
    ReactExpressRemixMongo DBGitGithubVercelRenderPythonAWSNode.jsTailwind CSSFirebaseJavascriptTypescriptNamecheap

  4. Software Engineer

    PaySwitch Company Limited· FinTechNov 2024 — Present
    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define user personas and visual hierarchy.
    • Collaborated with designers to create cohesive UX/UI elements while ensuring cross-browser compatibility and performance.
    • Developed client-side logic using frameworks like React, Remix.js, and Next.js.
    • Built REST endpoints or APIs to communicate with backend services.
    • Created RESTful APIs to integrate frontend interactions with the backend, ensuring secure and reliable communication.
    • Documented technical decisions for clarity and future reference.
    • Worked closely with developers, designers, and stakeholders to align with project timelines.
    • Optimized performance by reducing load times and improving scalability.
    • Ensured secure data transmission and troubleshooting API errors.
    ReactNext.jsNode.jsRemix.jsTailwind CSSExpressFirebaseMongo DBPostgreSQLJavascriptTypescriptBunNPMNetlifyVercelAzureAWS

  5. Software Engineer

    Tucee Institute· AdTech & MarTechMar 2026 — Jun 2026
    • Conducted wireframing and UX/UI design to align with project goals.
    • Implemented responsive layouts, forms, and animations for dynamic interactions.
    • Ensured secure data transmission and troubleshooting API errors.
    • Conducted integration tests for frontend components and user flows.
    • Optimized performance by reducing load times and improving scalability.
    • Deployed applications using Git and Netlify
    ReactNode.jsNext.jsTailwind CSSNetlifyGitGithubTypescript
Education

  1. BSc. Computer Science

    Central UniversityMiotso, Accra - Ghana2018 — 2022
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