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SAMUEL FOLASAYO

Remote / Open to Relocation

Summary

Innovative Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing scalable backend systems and APIs using Node.js, NestJS, Express.js, and Python frameworks. Expertise in microservices architectures and high-performance backend services for web and mobile platforms. Proficient in system design, distributed systems, and cloud-native applications, with a solid foundation in technical product management and cross-functional leadership.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Product Manager

SeerBit
07.2025 - Current
  • Lead Product Manager for SeerBit's Payments Infrastructure and Partner Platform, delivering scalable solutions for businesses across Africa.
  • Defined and executed product roadmap that improved transaction success rate by 17% through implementation of advanced fallback logic and system monitoring.
  • Designed and launched Version 2 of the Partner Dashboard, increasing partner engagement by 40%.
  • Partnered with engineering, operations, and marketing teams to streamline partner onboarding process, reducing time by 30%.
  • Translated engineering requirements into product specifications that aligned backend architecture with business objectives.

Engineering Team Lead (Contract)

AppCoy
04.2022 - Current
  • Managed backend architecture and streamlined CI/CD deployment pipelines to enhance development speed.
  • Led development of microservice-based backend systems using NestJS, Kotlin, and Spring Boot deployed on Kubernetes.
  • Designed scalable APIs used by web and Android clients.
  • Implemented Redis caching, reducing API response time by 30%.
  • Mentored engineers while enforcing engineering best practices, fostering a culture of quality and collaboration.

Developer Advocate

SeerBit
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Developed technical documentation and tutorials that streamlined developer onboarding and reduced time to first successful integration.
  • Partnered with engineering teams to enhance API reliability and optimize developer experience, resulting in smoother interactions.
  • Assisted developers in seamless integration of SeerBit payment APIs into web and mobile platforms, enhancing payment processing capabilities.
  • Organized technical events and workshops to grow the developer ecosystem.

Software Engineer (Backend) - Contract

TechPrane
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Developed scalable backend services and APIs to enhance functionality of mobile applications.
  • Implemented containerized services using Docker to streamline deployment processes.
  • Conducted training sessions on backend architecture and scalable systems to elevate team knowledge.

Backend Developer - Contract

Hyves
06.2024 - 03.2025
  • Developed RESTful backend APIs supporting web and mobile platforms.
  • Optimized database queries in PostgreSQL and MongoDB, enhancing data retrieval speed and application responsiveness.
  • Improved backend performance and system reliability by implementing monitoring tools and refining server configurations.

Backend Engineer

Emplug
Abuja
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Designed backend APIs for seamless integration with frontend and mobile platforms.
  • Developed backend services with Node.js and NestJS to support scalable application architecture.
  • Implemented Redis caching to enhance performance in high-traffic applications.

Backend Developer

Football Buzz
London
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Developed backend services for microservices architecture to enhance system scalability.
  • Integrated third-party APIs, enhancing data retrieval speed and overall database performance.
  • Managed large-scale data operations with MongoDB and MySQL to support application functionality.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Kwara State University
Nigeria
10-2022

Skills

  • Product strategy
  • Technical strategy
  • Agile practices
  • System Design
  • REST APIs
  • Microservices
  • API design
  • API security
  • Data decision-making
  • API integration
  • Nodejs
  • NestJS
  • Expressjs
  • FastAPI
  • Redis
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • AWS
  • Continuous integration
  • System monitoring
  • Technical writing
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Team mentorship
  • Relationship building
  • Continuous integration
  • Technical strategy

Location

Remote

Projects

  • Cooperative Banking Platform, Designed backend services supporting mobile-first financial applications and secure API workflows.
  • Mobile Banking Application, Developed backend APIs powering authentication, financial transactions, and data storage.

Additional Information - Languages

English, Fluent

Core Technical Skills

Node.js, NestJS, Express.js, Python, FastAPI, Django, Flask, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Kotlin, Java, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD, REST APIs, Microservices, API Security & Authentication, System Design

Timeline

Technical Product Manager

SeerBit
07.2025 - Current

Developer Advocate

SeerBit
09.2024 - 06.2025

Software Engineer (Backend) - Contract

TechPrane
08.2024 - 03.2025

Backend Developer - Contract

Hyves
06.2024 - 03.2025

Backend Engineer

Emplug
02.2023 - 01.2024

Engineering Team Lead (Contract)

AppCoy
04.2022 - Current

Backend Developer

Football Buzz
11.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Kwara State University
SAMUEL FOLASAYO