Balogun Malik
Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
I'm Balogun Malik, Talented Software Developer equipped with great coding, debugging and project management abilities. Accomplishes project goals consistently with elegant, scalable code. Works great with team members under Agile and Scrum frameworks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Backend Engineer
CITRUSRATE
, Remote
08.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: A real-time Bitcoin price data platform for African currencies.
- Developed the core backend logic for fetching and processing Bitcoin data.
- Implemented caching to reduce API response times.
- Ensured high availability and scalability for users across Africa.
- A real-time Bitcoin price data platform for African currencies.
- Tech Stack: Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Redis, Bitcoin API, Render, git
Lead Backend Developer
PLURITONGUES
, USA
10.2023 - 12.2025
- Company Overview: A language learning app with interactive courses and progress tracking.
- Built secure user authentication and authorization systems.
- Integrated payment processing using Square API.
- Designed and optimized database schemas for efficient data retrieval
- A language learning app with interactive courses and progress tracking.
- Tech Stack: NestJS, PostgreSQL, Square API, Upstash, Aws, git
Project Manager
Digioats
Lagos
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Coordinated project timelines and resource allocation for various initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment.
- Managed project documentation and maintained comprehensive records.
Backend Developer (Blockchain)
Dignity
, Nigeria
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: A software company specializing in building robust software technologies.
- Built secure user authentication and authorization systems.
- Developed self-custody Bitcoin wallets
- Developed self-custody Ethereum wallets
- Designed and optimized database schemas for efficient data retrieval
- A software company specializing in building robust software technologies.
- Tech Stack: Rust, web3, git, nodejs, contanbo vps, bitcoinjs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY
Ekiti, NigeriaSkills
- JavaScript
- Nodejs
- TypeScript
- Rust
- Expressjs
- NestJS
- MongoDB
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- Arcjet
- Upstash
- Vercel
- Docker
- Aws
- RESTful APIs
- WebSocket
- Cryptocurrency API
- Square API
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
- Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency applications.
- Building scalable and secure backend systems.
- Exploring new programming languages and frameworks.
Portfolio Projects
- Developed Bitcoin wallet with Rust (link)
- Built Ethereum wallet with Rust and Web3 (link)
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
French
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Backend Engineer
CITRUSRATE
08.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Digioats
10.2023 - 07.2024
Lead Backend Developer
PLURITONGUES
10.2023 - 12.2025
Backend Developer (Blockchain)
Dignity
03.2021 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY