About
Highly accomplished Senior Backend Developer with over 8 years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing robust, scalable software solutions across diverse industries, including fintech, e-commerce, and advertising. Proven expertise in full-stack development, microservices architecture, and API integration, consistently delivering high-performance systems that drive business growth, enhance user experience, and achieve significant cost savings. Adept at leading technical teams, mentoring junior engineers, and translating complex requirements into efficient, compliant, and secure software solutions.
Work
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Summary
Led the design and development of new software solutions, enhancing platform capabilities and user trust for OlaCV's technical strategy and roadmap.
Highlights
Upgraded the CoCCA plugin for WHMCS, enhancing domain sales capabilities and enabling the sale of premium domains.
Developed a migration script that successfully transferred over 4,000 domains from legacy systems to WHMCS and then to an in-house platform, ensuring data integrity.
Introduced multi-language support across the platform, significantly improving accessibility for diverse, non-English-speaking users.
Built a local offline payment pathway to accommodate alternative payment methods, expanding payment options and market reach in target regions.
Built a system enabling users to request professional attestations from contacts, enhancing trust and credibility of user profiles and fostering a reliable network.
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Summary
Contributed to a microservices architecture, building REST API endpoints and implementing features to boost user engagement and revenue.
Highlights
Integrated virtual currency account creation for USD and NGN via Paystack and Multigate, streamlining financial transactions and expanding service offerings.
Implemented gamification and loyalty systems, significantly boosting user engagement and retention rates.
Built robust REST API endpoints within a microservices architecture to support new business features and integrations.
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Designed and deployed advanced features for merchant onboarding, optimized database performance, and maintained scalable APIs for mobile and web platforms.
Highlights
Designed and deployed advanced KYC features for merchant onboarding, improving address and business verification accuracy and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Implemented a granular roles and permissions system, effectively mitigating internal fraud and enhancing security for merchant accounts.
Optimized database performance by reducing redundant indexes and implementing caching, resulting in improved query response times and significant cost savings.
Developed and maintained scalable RESTful APIs powering mobile and web platforms, supporting nearly 100,000 SMEs.
Provided technical leadership through code reviews, mentorship, and issue resolution across engineering teams.
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Developed and maintained high-performance RESTful APIs, led third-party integrations, and implemented features that significantly improved financial inclusion and operational efficiency.
Highlights
Orchestrated seamless integration with Remita APIs, unlocking enhanced loan offers for over 2.1 million customers and driving significant financial inclusion.
Designed and deployed a Secured Device Change feature that drastically curtailed account takeover attempts, safeguarding user assets and saving thousands of euros in Q4 2022.
Revamped SMS integration workflows, achieving a €200,000 annual cost reduction while boosting messaging reliability and operational efficiency.
Developed and maintained high-performance RESTful APIs and background jobs, supporting the daily processing of over 10,000 loans via mobile applications.
Provided technical mentorship, conducted code reviews, and resolved blockers to maintain team productivity and quality.
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Spearheaded the development of a scalable marketplace platform, designed cutting-edge reporting tools, and crafted APIs for inventory management and insurance solutions.
Highlights
Spearheaded the development of a scalable marketplace platform, leveraging modern web technologies to connect workspace designers and clients.
Led the design and implementation of a cutting-edge reporting and dashboard tool, utilizing data visualization and business intelligence to drive informed decision-making.
Crafted RESTful APIs for an RFID-integrated inventory management system, ensuring seamless tracking and management of high-value assets.
Developed robust web portals and REST APIs for two leading insurance companies, enhancing customer engagement and optimizing business operations.
Contributed to custom libraries and frameworks, reducing project setup time by nearly 30% and significantly improving development velocity.
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Led a team in developing a tailored CMS, co-designed scalable APIs for advertising, and implemented digital solutions for banking and logistics, driving significant cost savings.
Highlights
Led a team of 6 to design and deliver a tailored Content Management System (CMS) for small and medium-scale Nigerian businesses, streamlining content creation and management.
Co-designed and implemented robust, scalable APIs for adKandi, a pioneering digital-out-of-home advertising company, ensuring seamless integration and high-performance.
Developed an online account opening portal for a leading Nigerian bank, enhancing customer experience and driving digital transformation.
Designed and implemented a cutting-edge track and trace system for Nigeria's largest indigenous courier company, yielding hundreds of thousands of dollars in cost savings and reducing paper usage by nearly 75%.
Skills
Databases
MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, ElasticSearch.
Languages
Go, PHP, Ruby, JavaScript, SQL, Python.
Frameworks
Yii2, Phalcon, Ruby on Rails, Slim, Bootstrap, Laravel, React.
Tools & Platforms
Sidekiq, AWS, Git, JIRA, Postman, JetBrains IDEs, Sublime Text.
Soft Skills
Collaboration, Technical Documentation, Teamwork, Leadership, Conflict Resolution.