A fully remote backend or full-stack role building Python (Django/DRF, Flask) or PHP (Laravel) web applications and APIs — ideally in fintech, payments or real-time products. I'm based in Lagos (UTC+1), so my hours fully overlap with UK and European teams, and I'm available to start immediately for full-time or contract work.
Looking for a job
Micheal Isaac
@michealisaac
Backend Software Engineer at OHC Trade Room building payment services and real-time trading rooms with Laravel, Paystack, and GlobalPay.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
At OHC Trade Room, I build and maintain backend services for memberships, course access, live trading rooms, and payments. I integrated GlobalPay and Paystack checkout and webhooks, and implemented token-based access for real-time video rooms.
Previously, at Page Capital Limited, I developed Django REST APIs and real-time market-data streaming for an algorithmic-trading platform. I also bring IT systems administration experience across Linux servers, networks, and email systems, and have built payment and event-tracking projects with Java and Flask.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Current
Software Engineer
OHC Trade Room
Jul 2026 - Present (4 months)
Build and maintain backend services and RESTful endpoints for memberships, course access, live trading rooms and payments, with role- and entitlement-based access control. Integrated GlobalPay and Paystack payment processing, implemented secure authentication, email verification and real-time video rooms (LiveKit), and containerized the app with Docker.
PL
Software Engineer
Page Capital Limited
Apr 2026 - Jul 2026 (3 months)
Developed backend services and REST APIs with Django and Django REST Framework (JWT auth) for market data, strategies, orders and analytics. Built real-time market-data streaming with Django Channels and Redis over WebSockets, added Celery async jobs, and designed PostgreSQL schemas with optimized queries.
RI
IT Systems Administrator
Regional IT
Aug 2025 - Jan 2026 (5 months)
Ran company email systems, corporate website, servers and internal network; managed user accounts, access and network devices.
TT
IT Systems Administrator
Tydacomm Telecommunications
Feb 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 5 months)
Managed email, website and network infrastructure; supported staff and worked with senior engineers on projects and documentation.
GL
IT Systems Administrator
Great Brands Nigeria Ltd
Mar 2023 - Feb 2024 (11 months)
Configured and maintained systems, servers and network devices; diagnosed and resolved hardware and network issues.
NN
IT Help Desk Intern
NNPC
Jul 2019 - Dec 2019 (5 months)
Provided IT help desk support as part of the SIWES internship program.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Federal University of Technology, Minna
Master's Degree, Financial Technology & Financial Blockchain
2026 -
Pursuing a Master's degree in Financial Technology & Financial Blockchain, expected to complete in 2027.
MA
Moat Academy
Software Development Training, Software Development
Completed software development training in February 2026.
Udemy
The Complete Web Development Bootcamp, Web Development
Completed The Complete Web Development Bootcamp in September 2024.
ALX
Introduction to Software Engineering, Software Engineering
Completed Introduction to Software Engineering in November 2023.
Federal University of Technology, Minna
B.Eng, Computer Engineering
2015 - 2021
Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from 2015 to 2021.
CI
Codar Institute
Front-End Web Development Programme, Front-End Web Development
Completed the Front-End Web Development Programme in February 2023.
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
NigeriaAuthorized to work in
Website
ohctraderoom.comPortfolio
github.com/Mike600Isaac/payflow-apiSalary expectations
24k+ USD
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