Fintech Backend & Infrastructure Engineer

SOLOMON SUNMOLA

BACKEND & INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER

CONTACT

+234 916-***-****

**************@*****.***

Lagos, Nigeria

epheportfolio.vercel.app

BACKEND

• PHP / Laravel

• Node.js (TypeScript)

• Python (FastAPI)

• REST APIs & Microservices

• SQL & NoSQL

INFRASTRUCTURE

• AWS (EC2, Amplify)

• Docker & Docker Compose

• Linux / Nginx / Apache

• CI/CD (GitHub Actions)

• Redis

• SSL / DNS management

FRONTEND

• React (TypeScript)

• Next.js

• Vue

• Responsive UI Development

EDUCATION

Master of Information Technology

Miva Open University — In Progress

Coursework: Advanced Database Systems,

Network Architecture & Protocols, Digital

Transformation

PROJECTS

E1Lagos

Move9ja

Zimara

InnovationX

PROFILE SUMMARY

Backend and infrastructure engineer with 5+ years designing, scaling, and operating backend systems for high-traffic platforms across fintech, e-commerce, and enterprise SaaS. Track record spans multi-database architecture, production infrastructure ownership, and cloud migrations for organizations including PGold, Davtonlearn, and MooreAdvice, with products used by enterprise clients such as Access Bank, KPMG, MTN, and UBA Africa. Currently pursuing a Master of Information Technology at Miva Open University, deepening expertise in distributed database systems and network architecture. Seeking a senior backend or infrastructure engineering role where deep technical ownership and cross-functional delivery drive product growth.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Backend Developer 2026 – Present

PGold App Limited — Lagos, Nigeria

• Designed and implemented a domain-separated multi-database architecture in Laravel — isolating transaction, account, and system data — so the fintech platform scales cleanly as its product surface expands.

• Evaluated and compared virtual card issuing providers, informing build-vs-buy decisions on core product architecture.

• Set up and managed production infrastructure end-to-end, including server provisioning, SSL configuration, and deployment pipelines.

• Established GitHub branch management and deployment workflows that enabled parallel feature development without compromising production stability. Software Developer 2023 – Present

Davtonlearn

• Built and optimized a multi-tenant Learning Management System (LMS) serving 80,000+ users across enterprise clients including Access Bank, KPMG, eTranzactNG, ARM, Leadway Insurance, FIRS, and Blue Advisory.

• Led a full server migration from an oversized DigitalOcean droplet to a CPU-optimized instance — including application rsync, Apache vhost/SSL migration, and managed database reconfiguration — with zero extended downtime.

• Engineered core features, backend infrastructure, and third-party integrations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver a robust, adaptable corporate training platform.

Lead Developer 2022 – 2025

MooreAdvice Limited

• Led development and deployment of CloudApp digital signage software across major clients including UBA Africa, MTN, Access Bank, Parallex Bank, and FITC, ensuring consistent performance and integration of client feedback into updates.

• Directed product expansion and optimization, maintaining requirement traceability matrices and contributing to seven-figure revenue growth for the company. Software Developer (Contract) 2021 – 2024

Tripple Time Technology

• Designed, developed, and maintained software products from scratch, including security administration applications to control authority levels and minimize risk in database transactions.

• Delivered technical training to end users and customized client networks, integrating new applications built with React, Vue, TypeScript, Laravel, PHP, and Node.js. Software Developer 2020 – 2022

YipOnline

• Collaborated with a team of 8 as a full-stack engineer to build and optimize POWPA, an e- commerce platform enabling a fully functional store setup within 5 minutes of signup, using PHP, Laravel, React, and JavaScript.

• Improved testing and documentation practices, strengthening maintainability and scalability, and contributing to merchant growth from under 30 to over 300 by October 2022.

CORE STRENGTHS

System Architecture & API Design • Microservices & Distributed Systems • Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps • Database Management • Technical Documentation • Cross-functional Delivery

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