Available for opportunities
Hi, I'm Collins Kiplagat
Senior Software Engineer — 6+ 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).
Where I've worked
Full-stack engineering across insurance, fintech, and government — building production systems end to end.
Senior Software Engineer
Britam Group
- 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.
- Designed the Agent app (Onboarding the client) and Operation portal (Issuance and approval of the policies).
- Creating system designs and architecture for the Agent app.
- Developed APIs for the agent app and operation portal.
- Integrated to core system for policy issuance
- 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.
- Integrated to payment (Mpesa and Card) and notification providers (SMS and Email) to enable payment and notifications on the agent app.
Software Engineer
Tanda
- Designing user-friendly interfaces for forthcoming products.
- Configuring interactive dashboards and front-end elements.
- Testing and integrating internal and external micro-services APIs.
- 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 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.
- Created a monitoring console for payment history tracking.
- Using Golang, integrated third-party APIs with KPLC token provider
Software Engineer
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Designing wireframes and UI for web applications.
- Developing Java RESTful web services.
- Converting user stories into system requirements.
- Developed the KRA AMS Work-ticket reporting tool.
- Created dashboards for CSS Initiatives and leave reports.
Software Engineer Intern
Spot the Ball Limited
- Assisted with backend development tasks.
- Utilized HTML, Django and Python for various projects.
- Developed a web application for Mantiki landing page.
- Created User Interface for Ishano Distributors
- Gained hands-on experience with Django and Python.
Information Technology Officer (Volunteer)
ICT Authority
- Network Configuration.
- Network repair and maintenance.
- System and computer repair and maintenance.
- User support and assistance.
- Software installation and assistance.
- 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
ICT Authority
- Network Configuration.
- Network repair and maintenance.
- Provided IT support at the ICT Authority.
Certifications & training
Continuous learning across backend, frontend, and project management.
Treating Go as an Object-Oriented Language
Spring 6 and Spring Boot 3 First Look
Designing RESTful APIs
React.js Essential Training
Learning REST APIs
Learning Spring with Spring Boot
Terminal, Bash & VIM Essentials
Spring Data MongoDB
Getting Started with Spring Boot
Crash Course on Python
Cloud Computing
Docker for Developers
Software Architecture: Patterns for Developers
Driving Your Own Engagement at Work
Nano Tips to Accelerate Your Goals with Shadé Zahrai
Creating Your Internal Mobility Career Plan
Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2
Selected projects
Full-stack builds across e-commerce, streaming, and internal tools — using Next.js, Nuxt, Spring Boot, and Angular.
Coki Mega Shop
Sleek e-commerce UI built with Next.js, Headless UI, React Icons, and Tailwind CSS.
Airbnb Clone
Feature-rich vacation rental platform that mimics the Airbnb experience — built with Next.js and Tailwind CSS.
Hulu Clone
TMDB-powered streaming platform clone with an immersive entertainment experience built on Next.js.
Nuxt Products UI
Responsive and intuitive product UI developed with Nuxt.js and Tailwind CSS.
Employee Manager
Spring Boot and Angular application for creating and managing employee records.
Let's build something together
Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? Send me a message — I usually respond within 24 hours.