About
Highly accomplished Senior Backend Developer with 8+ years of experience leading the design, development, and optimization of scalable, high-performance software solutions. Proven expertise in full-stack development, API integrations, and system architecture across diverse industries including FinTech, E-commerce, and SaaS. Adept at driving technical strategy, mentoring teams, and delivering impactful products that enhance user experience, ensure compliance, and achieve significant cost savings and revenue growth.
Work
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Summary
Currently leads the design, development, and maintenance of new and existing software solutions, aligning with OlaCV's technical strategy and roadmap to enhance domain sales and user profile credibility.
Highlights
Upgraded CoCCA plugin for WHMCS, significantly enhancing premium domain sales capabilities.
Developed and executed a migration script, transferring ~4,000 domains from a legacy system to WHMCS and later to an in-house platform.
Introduced multi-language support across the platform, improving accessibility and user experience for non-English-speaking users.
Built a local offline payment pathway, accommodating alternative payment methods and expanding market reach in target regions.
Engineered a system for users to request attestations from professional contacts, substantially enhancing trust and credibility of user profiles.
Remote
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Summary
Designed and implemented robust REST API endpoints within a microservices architecture, integrating virtual currency creation and gamification systems to boost user engagement.
Highlights
Integrated virtual currency account creation for USD and NGN via Paystack and Multigate, streamlining financial transactions.
Implemented gamification and loyalty systems, significantly boosting user engagement and retention.
Built scalable REST API endpoints within a microservices architecture to support new business features and integrations.
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Led the development of scalable RESTful APIs and advanced KYC features, optimizing database performance and ensuring compliance for mobile and web platforms serving nearly 100,000 SMEs.
Highlights
Designed and deployed advanced KYC features for merchant onboarding, improving address and business verification in compliance with financial regulations.
Implemented a granular roles and permissions system, effectively mitigating internal fraud and protecting merchant accounts.
Optimized database performance by reducing redundant indexes, collaborating on query tuning, and introducing caching for recurrent data, resulting in improved performance and cost savings.
Developed and maintained scalable RESTful APIs powering mobile and web platforms used by nearly 100,000 SMEs.
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Orchestrated seamless integrations and developed high-performance RESTful APIs, supporting the daily processing of over 10,000 loans and driving significant financial inclusion.
Highlights
Orchestrated a seamless integration with Remita APIs, unlocking access to enhanced loan offers for over 2.1 million customers and driving greater financial inclusion.
Designed and deployed the Secured Device Change feature, drastically curtailing account takeover attempts, safeguarding user assets and saving the company thousands of euros in Q4 2022 alone.
Revamped SMS integration workflows, delivering a striking €200,000 annual cost reduction while boosting messaging reliability and operational efficiency.
Developed and maintained high-performance RESTful APIs and background jobs supporting the processing of 10,000+ loans daily via mobile applications.
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Spearheaded the development of a scalable marketplace platform and advanced reporting tools, contributing to a 30% reduction in project setup time and significant improvements in development velocity.
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.
Contributed to the creation of custom libraries and frameworks, reducing project setup time by almost 30% and significantly improving development velocity.
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Led a team of 6 in developing a tailored Content Management System (CMS) and designed robust APIs for digital advertising and banking, achieving significant cost savings and digital transformation.
Highlights
Led a team of 6 in designing and delivering 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 one of Nigeria's leading banks, 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 significant cost savings (hundreds of thousands of dollars) and reducing paper usage by almost 75%, showcasing expertise in sustainable tech solutions.
Skills
Languages
Go, PHP, Ruby, JavaScript (Vanilla, jQuery), SQL, Python (basic).
Frameworks
Yii2, Phalcon, Ruby on Rails, Slim, Bootstrap, Laravel, React.
Databases
MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, ElasticSearch.
Tools & Platforms
Sidekiq, AWS, Git, JIRA, Postman, JetBrains IDEs, Sublime Text.
Soft Skills
Technical Documentation, Teamwork, Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Cross-functional Collaboration, Mentorship, System Design, Problem-solving.