Michael Mark Malgwi

BACKEND ENGINEERING.

APIs & DATABASES.

RELIABLE SYSTEMS.

Discipline: Backend Engineer
Availability: Availability on request
Engagement: Through RexC4

ABOUT

Michael is a backend engineer focused on API design, database architecture and system reliability. He approaches backend development as a systems problem rather than tying himself to a single framework, with hands-on experience spanning authentication, payments, real-time functionality and relational data architecture.

CAPABILITIES

Technology Backend Development

REST API Development
Database Architecture
Authentication & Authorization
Payment Integration
Real-Time Systems
Backend Security
Service Architecture
Progressive Web Applications

EXPERIENCE

Backend Engineering — RexC4

Works as a Backend Engineering Intern at RexC4, building practical experience across backend architecture, APIs, databases, authentication and production-focused application development.

EcoTrack — Backend Engineering

Backend engineer behind EcoTrack, working with Node.js, Express, TypeScript, PostgreSQL and Prisma to build the application's server-side infrastructure and relational data architecture.

Authentication, Payments & Real-Time Systems

Implemented role-based authentication, real-time tracking, database modelling and payment integrations using Paystack and Flutterwave, alongside API hardening and backend security work.

Offline & PWA Support

Worked on offline and progressive web application support, helping applications remain functional and reliable across different connectivity conditions.

TOOLS

Node.js

Express.js

TypeScript

PostgreSQL

Prisma ORM

SQLite

MySQL

JWT

Socket.IO

Paystack

Flutterwave

Firebase

Git

GitHub

Postman

WORK WITHTHIS TALENT.

View Michael’s Work →View portfolio ↗

Available for backend engineering engagements through RexC4.