Joseph Mathenge
Senior Integrations Engineer
About
Joseph Mathenge is a Senior Integrations Engineer specializing in building robust backend systems and data platforms. With over 5 years of experience, he excels in designing and deploying production-grade systems at scale, serving millions of users across Africa. He has a proven track record of architecting complex microservices, ensuring system reliability, and achieving compliance with industry standards like PCI DSS and GDPR. He is seeking challenging roles where he can leverage his expertise in software integration and backend development.
Experience
Senior Engineer (Compute Lead)
Mar 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mosQhala · Kenya
- Owned end-to-end backend systems, microservices, and operational platforms across multi-country deployments.
- Architected Java Spring Boot microservices for Afreximbank's CANEX platform, integrating payment and authentication.
- Built B2B platform for Intra African Trade Fair, ensuring PCI DSS and GDPR compliance.
Data Engineer, Contract
Feb 2025 – Aug 2025 · 6 mosBruegel · Belgium
- Designed end-to-end data infrastructure for a European clean energy investment platform.
- Built data ingestion pipelines collecting structured investment data across European markets.
- Developed data transformation and enrichment systems for raw investment reports.
Data Modeler, Contract
Jan 2023 – Jun 2023 · 5 mosFlagstar Bank · United States
- Led data warehouse design to consolidate data from multiple source systems.
- Designed data warehouse models for a unified reporting layer.
- Integrated new data sources into the warehouse architecture.
Assistant Researcher
Aug 2023 – Jan 2024 · 5 mosCenter of Biomass and Energy Studies · Kenya
- Developed a solar irrigation system with a pay-as-you-go model.
- Designed data acquisition platform to optimize renewable energy use.
- Implemented real-time IoT data collection and built data pipelines.
Assistant Researcher
Feb 2021 – Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mosSiemens Research Center · Kenya
- Led development of a 3D reconstruction pipeline reducing hospital visits.
- Coauthored research paper on AI driven prosthetic design.
- Led a team of 8 researchers using Agile methodologies.
Skills
Databases
Backend & APIs
Cloud & DevOps
Frontend Development
Compliance & Certifications
Languages
Education & Certifications
MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University · 2026
Bachelor of Mechatronics Eng
Dedan Kimathi University