Chisom Amadi
@chisomamadi
Backend Software Engineer building secure, scalable Go/C# microservices and high-performance APIs.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Backend Software Engineer with experience building scalable applications using Golang, C#, microservices, cloud platforms, and CI/CD pipelines. I focus on secure, high-performance solutions with strong API design, database optimization, and distributed systems—delivered across fintech, education, and logistics.
In my recent role at Sterling Bank, I contributed to EdPay by implementing secure payment integrations and loan processing workflows, optimized database performance, and improved API response times. I’ve also implemented OAuth2 and JWT-based authentication, and earlier built wallet and marketplace APIs at Decagon Institute while increasing test coverage and developing Golang microservices at Global Performance Index.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer
Sterling Bank
Dec 2022 - Aug 2025 (2 years 8 months)
Contributed to EdPay, implementing secure payment integrations and loan processing workflows. Optimized database performance to reduce query latency and refactored APIs to improve response times, including OAuth2/JWT authentication.
Software Engineer
Decagon Institute
Jun 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Built wallet APIs for deposits, transfers, and balance management and developed marketplace order management and payment modules. Optimized database queries and built CLI productivity tools for developers.
Associate Software Engineer
Global Performance Index
Nov 2021 - May 2022 (6 months)
Developed Golang microservices for GasPlus using MongoDB and Redis, including event-driven communication between services. Increased test coverage to 85% with unit testing and mocks and applied Repository and Factory design patterns.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
B.Tech, Computer Science
2014 - 2019
B.Tech in Computer Science at Federal University of Technology, Owerri from 2014 to 2019.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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