Senior Backend Engineer crafting scalable solutions for African markets | 8+ years building fintech infrastructure and SaaS
- 📚 Deep diving into blockchain development through Cyfrin Updraft
- 🧪 Experimenting with Hono.js and modern TypeScript patterns
- ✍️ Writing technical articles on Medium and Dev.to
💼 Experience:
- 8+ years backend development (Node.js/TypeScript)
- ₦2B+ ($1.3M USD) payment processing (Paystack integration)
- 600+ businesses served across West Africa
- Built multi-tenant SaaS, real-time systems, and payment platforms
💡 Featured Projects:
- Hono.js Fintech Starter - Production boilerplate with auth, DB, jobs
- African Payment Gateway SDK - TypeScript SDK for Paystack/Flutterwave
- Web3 Payment Bridge - Blockchain payment monitoring (WIP)
Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, PHP
Backend: Node.js, Express, GraphQL, Hono.js, Fastify
Frontend: React, Next.js, Vue.js, Angular
Database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, MySQL
Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Docker, GitHub Actions
Queue & Messaging: BullMQ, RabbitMQ
- Open Source: Active contributor to developer tools and libraries
- Technical Writing: Published articles reaching 10K+ developers monthly
- Team Leadership: Led cross-functional teams delivering projects ahead of schedule
⚡ Ship fast, iterate faster
🌍 Building from Lagos, Nigeria • Shipping globally