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Bassit Owolabi

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Backend engineer with 4 years of experience in server-side applications.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can lead projects and continue to grow my technical skills.

I am a dedicated software engineer with 4 years of professional experience, primarily focused on building robust server-side applications using Node.js. My passion for design and logic drives me to solve complex problems while delivering scalable and reliable solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments, where I can lead teams and mentor others to achieve their best.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led projects that have significantly impacted user engagement and transaction volumes. At Utoken Nigeria, I spearheaded the development of Upesa, a digital wallet that has grown to over 50,000 users. My work included integrating advanced features such as secure keyless wallet management and multi-chain deposit capabilities, which enhanced user experience and operational efficiency.

I am always eager to learn and adapt to new technologies, and I take pride in my ability to implement innovative solutions that meet business needs. My goal is to continue growing as a backend engineer while contributing to projects that make a difference.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Web3 Backend Engineer / Team Lead

Current

Utoken Nigeria

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Led a 2-person backend team in building Upesa, a digital wallet supporting borderless payments via stablecoins (USDC, EURC, eNGN), growing the platform to 50K+ users with 30K+ monthly active users, processing over 90 million naira in transaction volume. Integrated DFNS for secure keyless wallet management while abstracting blockchain interactions, providing users with a familiar Web2 payment exper

Web3 Blockchain Stellar Reloadly Chainalysis TrustlessWork

Backend Developer

Fastamoni Technologies Inc

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Launched Bizflex, a fintech app enabling users to create bank accounts, make bill payments, and manage invoices, built with NestJS, Postgres and Sequelize. Integrated a queue system to handle mail processing and external service calls for bill payments and bank transfers, reducing failure rates by 50%.

NestJS PostgreSQL Sequelize Queueing Systems Bridgecard API API Development Fintech

Backend Developer

Decentralized Future In Motion Lab Limited

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years)

Built an e-commerce platform where users can buy and sell recyclable materials. Developed a geospatial proximity search feature for collection of nearby materials using Redis to enhance efficiency, reducing search times by 30%.

Redis Geospatial WebSockets Crypto Payments Smart Contracts

Backend Developer

Koraplay

Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Ensured high availability and optimized server performance for a Node.js REST API with over 10k active users. Improved error handling, implemented unit tests, and reduced server delay by 120% through a Redis cache.

Node REST APIs Redis Unit Testing Performance Optimization Blockchain

Backend Developer

Genesys Tech Hub

Aug 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Led and collaborated with teams to develop an MVP, subscription, and wallet systems, and an e-commerce backend using Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and AGILE methodologies. Mentored interns and ensured quality through TDD.

Node MongoDB Agile TDD Mentoring