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Cova Insurance Platform

Overview

An automated insurance platform that digitalizes the entire policy lifecycle from purchase to management. Built with Node.js and MongoDB, Cova integrates with Leadway insurance APIs and Paystack payment gateway to create a seamless end-to-end insurance experience accessible via web and mobile applications.

Key Features

  • Automated Policy Management: Digital insurance policy purchase and tracking system
  • Payment Integration: Seamless Paystack integration for secure policy payments
  • Insurance API Integration: Real-time communication with Leadway for policy issuance
  • RESTful Architecture: Well-documented REST API serving web and mobile clients
  • Multi-Platform Support: Backend powers both web and mobile applications

My Role & Responsibilities

  • Designed and implemented MongoDB database architecture as sole backend developer
  • Architected RESTful API with Express.js for cross-platform consumption
  • Integrated external APIs (Leadway insurance and Paystack payments)
  • Managed DevOps tasks including AWS deployment and Linux server configuration
  • Implemented comprehensive API documentation using Postman
  • Configured CI/CD pipeline with GitLab Runner for automated deployments
  • Collaborated with frontend engineer and stakeholders in client meetings

Technical Highlights

As my first project as sole backend developer, I built a production-ready insurance platform from scratch. The architecture uses Mongoose ORM for data modeling with MongoDB, providing flexible schema management for complex insurance data. Implemented secure API endpoints for policy management, payment processing, and user authentication. The DevOps setup includes AWS infrastructure with automated deployments through GitLab CI/CD, ensuring reliable service delivery.

Impact & Results

  • Platform Achievement: Successfully launched automated insurance platform
  • Integration: Seamless integration with Leadway insurance and Paystack payments
  • Team Collaboration: Effective communication with 4-person development team
  • DevOps: Complete AWS infrastructure setup with CI/CD automation