Collins Kiplagat
Senior Software Engineer — 5+ years
Versatile fullstack engineer building enterprise solutions, fintech tools, and cloud-native services. Currently at Britam Group(Agency Application), architecting backend ecosystems with Golang, Azure Functions, and Oracle DB while shipping frontend portals in Next.js and Shadcn UI.
Previous experience at Tanda (Staff and Merchant portals) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (USSD & SMS portal, initiative and work ticket system).
BSc. Computer Science — Egerton University (Upper Division)
Certified Prince2 Project Manager & Spring Boot Expert
Backend & frameworks
Golang (Gin, Echo)Spring BootMESHMicroservicesJSONRESTful APIs
Data & ORMs
Oracle DBPostgreSQLMySQLGORM / Bun / JPA
Frontend
Next.jsReactTypeScriptAngularShadcn + Tailwind
Cloud & DevOps
Azure FunctionsDockerAzure DevOps CI/CD
Observability
PrometheusGrafanaLOGSLoki & Promtail
Tooling & design
Git & SVNFigmaPrince2
Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Apr 2023 – PresentBritam Group
Key Functions
- Adapting business applications to fulfill specific needs.
- Full-stack development of front-end and back-end components.
- Optimizing database design and performance.
- Building mobile applications from Figma designs.
Achievements
- Designed the Agent app(Onboarding the client) and Operation portal(Issueance and approval of the policies).
- Creating system designs and architecture for the Agent app.
- Developed apis for the agent app and operation portal.
- Intergrated to core system for policy issueance
- Integrated to IPRS, KRA, Bridger and Phone verification to enable auto approval of policies.
- Created apis for pension and investment modules on agent app.
- Implemented interfaces using Next.js.
- Intergrated to payment(Mpesa and Card) and notification providers(SMS and Email) to enable payment and notifications on the agent app.
Software Engineer
Sep 2021 – Mar 2023Tanda
Key Functions
- Designing user-friendly interfaces for forthcoming products.
- Configuring interactive dashboards and front-end elements.
- Testing and integrating internal and external micro-services APIs.
Achievements
- Developed staff, agent review, and reseller portals.
- Implemented dashboards for monitoring and reporting on payment history and performance.
- Created a portal for product setup and management of the fees, commissions, and discounts.
- Created a portal for managing ussd menu and content.
- Created a portal for managing sms and email templates as well as bulk sending of sms and email.
- Created a monitoring console for payment history tracking.
- Using golang did third party apis to integrate with kplc token provider
Software Engineer
Oct 2020 – Sep 2021Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Key Functions
- Designing wireframes and UI for web applications.
- Developing Java RESTful web services.
- Converting user stories into system requirements.
Achievements
- Developed the KRA AMS Work-ticket reporting tool.
- Created dashboards for CSS Initiatives and leave reports.
Software Engineer Intern
Sep 2020 – Nov 2020Spot the Ball Limited
Key Functions
- Assisted with backend development tasks.
- Utilized Html, Django and Python for various projects.
Achievements
- Developed a web application for mantiki landing page.
- Create User Interface from Ishano Distributors
- Gained hands-on experience with Django and Python.
Information Technology Officer (Volunteer)
May 2020 – Sep 2020ICT Authority
Key Functions
- Network Configuration.
- Network repair and maintenance.
- System and computer repair and maintenance.
- User support and assistance.
- Software installation and assistance.
Achievements
- Provided IT support at the commissioners offices under the Regional Coordinator.
- Assisted in maintaining the ICT infrastructure at the commissioners offices.
- Installation of voice over IP (VOIP) system at the commissioners offices.
IT Officer Intern
Jun 2019 – Sep 2019ICT Authority
Key Functions
- Network Configuration.
- Network repair and maintenance.
Achievements
- Provided IT support at the ICT Authority.
Qualifications
My
Certifications & Training
Driving Your Own Engagement at Work
LinkedInFeb 2025
Self-Management
Nano Tips to Accelerate Your Goals with Shadé Zahrai
LinkedInFeb 2025
Career DevelopmentGoal Setting
Creating Your Internal Mobility Career Plan
LinkedInFeb 2025
Career ManagementInternal Mobility
Treating Go as an Object-Oriented Language
LinkedInMar 2024
Go (Programming Language)Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Spring 6 and Spring Boot 3 First Look
LinkedInJun 2023
Spring BootSpring Framework
Designing RESTful APIs
LinkedInJun 2023
REST APIs
React.js Essential Training
LinkedInJun 2023
React.js
Learning REST APIs
LinkedInJun 2023
REST APIs
Learning Spring with Spring Boot
LinkedInMay 2023
Spring BootSpring Framework
Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2
PRINCE2.comJul 2021ID: LTL21070171
Project Management
Terminal, Bash & VIM Essentials
AmigoscodeJun 2021ID: cert_Ohdg3j30
VimBash+1 skill
Spring Data MongoDB
AmigoscodeJun 2021ID: cert_758wbxg1
Spring BootMongoDB
Getting Started with Spring Boot
AmigoscodeJul 2021ID: cert smpqzymt
Spring BootJava
Crash Course on Python
CourseraJun 2021ID: U7DS2WFLYQXE
Python (Programming Language)
Cloud Computing
HuaweiApr 2021 · Expires Apr 2024ID: 01010080244180843041898683
Cloud ComputingLinux
Docker for Developers
LinkedInMay 2023
Docker Products
Software Architecture: Patterns for Developers
LinkedInMay 2023
Software Design Patterns
Portfolio
My
projects
Coki Mega Shop
Sleek e-commerce UI built with Next.js, Headless UI, React Icons, and Tailwind CSS.
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Airbnb Clone
Feature-rich vacation rental platform that mimics the Airbnb experience — built with Next.js and Tailwind CSS.
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Hulu Clone
TMDB-powered streaming platform clone with an immersive entertainment experience built on Next.js.
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Nuxt Products UI
Responsive and intuitive product UI developed with Nuxt.js and Tailwind CSS.
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Employee Manager
Spring Boot and Angular application for creating and managing employee records.
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