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Jean Hitayezu

Jean Hitayezu

Full-Stack Software Developer

Kigali, Rwanda
91
Profile Score

About

Full-Stack Software Engineer with 2+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance web applications using React, TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. Proven ability to design responsive UIs, develop secure REST APIs, and optimize application performance. Experienced in JWT authentication, Redux, Context API, and Agile collaboration, with hands-on industry experience through Andela and ALX programs.

Skills & Expertise (6)

Typescript Advanced
8.4/10
2
Years Exp
7
Proficiency
5
Experience
10
Recency
8
Demand
Node.js Advanced
8.4/10
2
Years Exp
7
Proficiency
5
Experience
10
Recency
8
Demand
JavaScript Advanced
8.1/10
2
Years Exp
7
Proficiency
5
Experience
10
Recency
6
Demand
collaboration Advanced
8.0/10
2
Years Exp
7
Proficiency
5
Experience
10
Recency
5
Demand
API Integration Intermediate
7.0/10
2
Years Exp
5
Proficiency
5
Experience
10
Recency
5
Demand
Postgresql Intermediate
6.6/10
1
Years Exp
5
Proficiency
4
Experience
10
Recency
5
Demand

Work Experience

Fullstack developer intern

Andela

2-2014 - 7-2024

During my time as a Full-Stack Intern at Andela, I built and maintained web applications using React, TypeScript, and Node.js, collaborating in an agile, remote team environment. I worked on responsive UI development, API integration, database operations, and code reviews while following GitHub workflows and best practices. I also focused on performance, clean architecture, and writing maintainable, production-ready code.

Software Development Engineer Intern

Andela (ATLP)

02-2024 - 07-2024

Designed and developed responsive, reusable React components, improving UI consistency across applications serving 10+ million users. Implemented Redux-based state management, improving SEO performance by 40% and reducing average page load time to under 2 seconds. Collaborated in Agile cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready features, conduct code reviews, and resolve complex bugs. Contributed to a TypeScript-based eCommerce platform using React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. Utilized modern frontend and backend best practices to build scalable, maintainable systems.

Education

B.Tch

2022 - 2026 · Rwanda

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

2022 - 2026 · Rwanda

High School Diploma (PCM)

2015 - 2020 · Rwanda

Certifications

Alx prodev frontend

Alx Africa · 2025

I completed the ProDev Frontend Development program, where I gained hands-on experience building responsive web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React. Afterward, I joined ALX, further advancing my skills in full-stack development, working on projects that integrated frontend and backend technologies, collaborative workflows using Git/GitHub, and developing production-ready applications with a focus on clean code and performance.

Data structure and alghorithms

Freecodecamp · 2023

Solved and learn data structure and alghorithms from FreeCodeCamp

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Profile Score Breakdown

📷 Photo 10/10
📄 Resume 15/15
💼 Job Title 10/10
✍️ Bio 10/10
🛠️ Skills 11/20
🎓 Education 10/10
⏱️ Experience 15/15
💰 Rate 0/5
🏆 Certs 5/5
Verified 5/5
Total Score 91/100

Profile Overview

Member sinceJan 2026

Availability Details

Current Company

Other

Visa Status

No Visa

Relocation

Not Open to Relocation

Skills (6)

Typescript Node.js JavaScript collaboration API Integration Postgresql