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Ameen Solomon

@ameensolomon

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Senior Full-Stack Developer focused on Python back-end and scalable fintech systems.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek backend or full-stack roles in FinTech where I can build scalable payment systems, lead technical delivery, and work in agile, product-focused teams.

I am a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with 10+ years of industry experience, primarily in FinTech and enterprise finance platforms. I specialize in building reliable back-end services with Python (FastAPI, Django) and integrating complex payment and banking systems.

I have led and contributed to microservices architectures, real-time payment reconciliation, and high-volume transaction processing while working with startups and large organizations. My work includes integrating multiple payment processors (Stripe, Peach, Revio, Mercury, VALR, Bitstamp, BVNK) and partnering with South African financial institutions to deliver secure, performant solutions.

I thrive in product-facing, agile environments and balance leadership with hands-on development across the stack using React/TypeScript on the front end and PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS for scalable deployments. I prioritize reliability, security, and efficient developer workflows.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Full Stack Developer

TurnStay

Jul 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 3 months)

Developed and maintained a microservices ecosystem for high-volume financial transaction processing using FastAPI and PostgreSQL; built a real-time payment reconciliation system that eliminated substantial manual reconciliation and integrated multiple payment processors.

Python fastAPI React TypeScript PostgreSQL Redis Docker Kubernetes

Senior Full Stack Developer

DealersOnline (Barloworld)

Oct 2018 - Jun 2024 (5 years 8 months)

Developed and maintained an enterprise automotive finance platform processing high monthly loan volumes; built secure REST integrations with major South African financial institutions and created reusable UI component library to accelerate feature delivery.

Python Django JavaScript Vue.Js PostgreSQL Redis Docker AWS REST APIs

Full Stack Developer

Emerald Life

Apr 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 5 months)

Built and maintained web applications and automated workflows for insurance operations, reducing manual policy processing time and delivering responsive, mobile-first interfaces for agents.