Elijah Soko
Software Engineer • Tech Lead • Platform Builder
I design and build scalable software systems, digital platforms, and modern web applications. I specialize in backend architecture, full-stack development, and building platforms that solve real-world problems.
About Me
I'm a software engineer passionate about building scalable platforms and real-world software systems. My work focuses on backend development, API architecture, full-stack applications, and platform infrastructure. I enjoy turning complex ideas into reliable, production-ready software.
Experience
SES Unisure
- •Contributed to the development of SES Connect, a health insurance management platform.
- •Worked on core system modules including claims processing, pre-authorizations, membership management, finance, call center operations, and case management.
- •Developed backend APIs and services supporting the insurance platform.
- •Implemented role-based access control systems to secure platform access.
- •Built the SES Connect mobile application for insurance members, allowing users to submit claims, request pre-authorizations, view benefits, and manage their membership.
- •Collaborated with a small engineering team to build scalable internal systems used in daily operations.
Depar Technologies Limited
- •Leading development of multiple digital platforms within the company.
- •Architecting and developing NyumbaZatu, a property marketplace platform for house rentals, property sales, lodges, and boarding houses.
- •Building CoderHive Academy, a learning platform designed to deliver technology education and developer training.
- •Responsible for system architecture, backend development, infrastructure setup, and deployment.
- •Designing scalable APIs, database structures, and full-stack application systems.
Systems I've Built
Production-ready platforms built to scale
Enterprise Insurance Platform
Designed and contributed to the development of a complex health insurance management system handling multiple operational modules including claims processing, authorizations, membership management, finance operations, and call center support.
Property Marketplace Platform
Architected and developed a digital marketplace for property rentals, house sales, lodges, and boarding houses, focusing on scalable backend architecture and user-friendly discovery features.
Learning Platform
Built a learning management system enabling structured courses, lessons, and digital training programs.
Currently Building
NyumbaZatu
a property marketplace platform
CoderHive Academy
a learning platform for developers
Experimental Projects
backend architectures and developer tools
How I Build Software
I focus on building software that is reliable, scalable, and maintainable. My development process prioritizes clean architecture, clear API design, and systems that can grow as products scale.
I believe good engineering is not just writing code but designing systems that solve real problems efficiently.
Areas I Focus On
Skills & Technologies
Languages
Frameworks
Technologies
Featured Projects
SaaS Starter Kit
Production-ready SaaS backend with authentication, RBAC, teams, subscriptions, and API tokens.
Real-Time Chat Application
Messaging platform with live chat, typing indicators, and notifications.
Property Marketplace Platform
Platform where users can list and search for properties.
Learning Management Platform
Course platform with lessons, modules, and student progress tracking.
Mobile Booking App
Mobile app built with React Native for booking services.
Open Source Work
@elijahsoko
Building open-source tools and production-level systems. Sharing knowledge through code and collaboration.
Featured Repositories
saas-starter-kit
Production-ready SaaS boilerplate with authentication, billing, and teams
laravel-api-toolkit
Comprehensive toolkit for building REST APIs with Laravel
react-native-booking
Mobile booking app template with real-time features
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind or just want to chat about technology? I'd love to hear from you.
Send me a message
I'll respond as soon as possible
Or email me directly at elijahsmalachi@gmail.com