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Mequannt Acham

Senior Backend Engineer | Full-Stack Developer

Senior Full Stack Developer and Backend Engineer with 5+ years of experience delivering scalable, production-grade systems across HR tech, ride-sharing, and fintech. Experienced in React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, NestJS, .NET (C#), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL. Currently working as a Senior Backend Engineer on a multi-service Human Capital Management (HCM) platform, while also contributing to the separate Sira Recruitment Management System as a product-focused full stack developer.

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Years experience

Full-cycle projects

25%

Efficiency gains

Domains shipped

About

I'm Mequannt Acham, a senior full stack developer and backend engineer based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I build systems rooted in clean architecture, dependable APIs, and strong user experience.

Over the past five years, I've delivered production software across HR technology, ride-sharing, and fintech. My work spans frontend interfaces, backend services, database design, workflow automation, and deployment readiness for business-critical systems.

At HST, I'm currently contributing as a senior backend engineer on the Human Capital Management (HCM) platform, which is a separate project from the Sira Recruitment Management System. The recruitment platform is a distinct product focused on hiring workflows for admins, recruiters, employers, and jobseekers.

English

Fluent

Amharic

Fluent

Highlights

Problem-solving
Reduced app load time by 15% in 3 months
Collaboration
Led teams of 2–5 developers, ensuring on-time project delivery
Communication
Effective in cross-functional teams and client communication
Time management
Managed multiple projects with deadlines met 100% of the time

Skills

Languages

JavaScriptTypeScriptC#Python

Frontend

ReactNext.jsMUIReduxRedux-SagaTailwind CSSReact Hook Form

Backend

Node.jsExpressNest.js.NET (C#)ASP.NET CoreEntity Framework Core

Architecture

Clean ArchitectureMicroservicesEvent-Driven DesignMediator PatternCQRSDomain-Driven Design

Messaging & Tools

RabbitMQDockerRedisGitPostmanJira

Databases

PostgreSQLMongoDBMySQLSQL Server

Experience

Dec 2024 — Present

HST

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Senior Full Stack Developer / Backend Engineer

Sira Recruitment Management System ↗

Working as a senior backend engineer on a multi-service Human Capital Management (HCM) platform, contributing to backend architecture, API design, business logic, data access, and workflow automation.
Leading frontend development for the separate Sira Recruitment Management System, supporting admins, recruiters, employers, and jobseekers with a scalable hiring workflow.
Building the recruitment platform with Next.js, TypeScript, Redux Toolkit, Redux-Saga, and React Hook Form to deliver a strong user experience and maintainable frontend architecture.
Collaborating with QA, product, and stakeholders to strengthen system reliability, release readiness, and performance across major enterprise workflows.

HCM Platform (current focus)

Currently in the final development phase of the HCM platform, with active backend engineering across 5+ microservices.
Designing and implementing workflows, orchestration logic, and service-to-service communication to support enterprise HR operations.
Contributing to architectural decisions focused on scalability, maintainability, reliability, and clean service boundaries.

Sept 2024 — Dec 2024

Binary Cosmo

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Full Stack Developer

Next.js · Supabase · Tailwind CSS · PostgreSQL

netryde.com ↗

Built core features for Netryde, a ride-sharing app used by 5,000+ users, including real-time trip matching and multi-role access.
Used Supabase auth, row-level security, and edge functions to speed up backend delivery by 40%.
Developed a responsive UI with Tailwind CSS, cutting mobile load time by 15%.
Delivered features in Agile sprints alongside product and design teams.

Oct 2021 — Aug 2024

West International Holding

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Full Stack Developer

Developed 5+ web applications, increasing efficiency by 25% through automation and optimized database structures.
Led UI/UX design for client projects, improving user retention by 20%.
Led teams of 2–5 developers, ensuring on-time project delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives.
Reduced application load time by 15% in 3 months through targeted frontend optimization and database tuning.

Projects

Sira Recruitment Management System

HST

↗

Recruitment / HR Tech

A separate recruitment platform designed for admins, recruiters, employers, and jobseekers, with a streamlined hiring workflow and reusable frontend components.

Next.js/TypeScript/Redux Toolkit/Redux-Saga/React Hook Form

HCM Platform

HST

Senior Backend / Final Development Phase

A separate Human Capital Management platform currently in its final development phase, focused on microservices, workflow orchestration, API design, and backend business logic.

Node.js/NestJS/PostgreSQL/Microservices/Workflow Engine

Payroll System

HST

↗

Fintech / Internal Tools

Payroll processing platform for 100+ employees — improved calculation accuracy and reduced processing time by 25%.

Next.js/Node.js/MySQL

Netryde

Binary Cosmo

↗

Ride-Sharing

Ride-sharing app for 5,000+ users with real-time trip matching and multi-role access, built on Supabase auth, RLS, and edge functions.

Next.js/Supabase/PostgreSQL/Tailwind CSS

Telegram Bingo Game Bot

Interactive Gaming & Automation

↗

Real-Time Bot · Concurrency

Interactive multiplayer Bingo game bot on Telegram (@meqbingo_bot). Features automated ticket generation, real-time number calling, session concurrency, and instant win verification.

Telegram Bot API/Node.js/WebSockets / Polling/State Engine

Information and File Sharing Platform

West International Holding

MERN Stack · Collaboration Tool

Led a 2-person team to create a platform with 4 core features (wiki, Q&A, file sharing, task tracking), used by 500+ users.

MongoDB/Express/React/Node.js

NextJobs Portal

NextJobs

↗

Recruitment & Job Marketplace

Modern full-stack job posting and talent portal featuring candidate filtering, employer job listings, application workflows, and real-time dashboard analytics.

Next.js 16/React 19/Node.js/Express/Sequelize/MySQL

Tidal HRMS

Tridal

↗

HR Management System

Comprehensive Human Resource Management system featuring administration & employee portals, automated payroll workflows, pension & income tax database triggers, and modular REST APIs.

Next.js/Redux-Saga/Node.js/Prisma ORM/MariaDB/MySQL

Education & Certifications

Education

B.Sc. Electrical and Computer Engineering

Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Graduated Oct 2021

B.A. Management

Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Graduated Oct 2023

Certifications

Full Stack Development Certification

Evangadi Academy

Apr 2023 — Oct 2023

AVAILABLE FOR WORK · ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

Let's build something dependable.

Open to senior backend engineering roles, full-stack architecture, and select contract projects. Drop a direct message below or reach out through your preferred channel.

mekacham381@gmail.com

Phone / Mobile

Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

UTC+3 · EAT Timezone🌐

Work Mode

Worldwide Remote

US & EU Timezone Overlap

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