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
Nigeria10-2022
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