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Oforkansi Shadrach

@oforkansishadrach

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Backend software engineer specializing in microservices, scalable APIs, and cloud-based systems.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to build efficient, scalable, user-centric backend systems—especially microservices and robust APIs—where I can lead engineering execution, integrate cloud messaging (like AWS SQS), and continuously improve performance and availability.

I am a driven software engineer with almost 5 years of hands-on experience in backend development, focused on architecting and implementing robust APIs. I’ve delivered backend solutions for cloud-based storage systems, health management platforms, and messaging applications using Python, Node.js, and Java. I also take ownership of leadership in code reviews, PR management, and team coordination to keep delivery smooth.

In my recent roles, I spearheaded the transition from a monolithic system to microservices to enhance scalability and maintainability, and I integrated new technologies and APIs to reduce transaction latency and improve system efficiency. I’ve built resilient telemedicine microservices architectures, integrated AWS SQS message brokers for asynchronous processing, and delivered health management backend systems using FastAPI and Django. Across projects, I’ve also worked with Kafka, GRPC protocols, Docker, NGINX, AWS, and CI/CD with GitHub Actions, and I enjoy mentoring through software engineering instruction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lead Backend Software Engineer

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Payvessel Ltd

Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Led the backend development team at Payvessel and oversaw the transition from a monolithic system to a microservices architecture. Improved payment processing workflows and implemented high availability with horizontal scalability to reduce latency and downtime.

Microservices Architecture Backend Development Payment Processing API Integration High Availability Scalability Load Balancing

Lead Backend Software Engineer

Anavara Limited

Nov 2023 - Jan 2024 (2 months)

Designed and implemented a resilient microservices architecture for a telemedicine health system. Integrated AWS SQS message brokering for asynchronous, fault-tolerant communication between microservices and managed backend performance for high traffic volumes.

Microservices Architecture Telemedicine Message Brokers SQS Asynchronous Fault Tolerance Performance Optimization

Backend Developer

BigCommand Inc

Jul 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year)

Developed backend APIs for BigDrive and coordinated integration with other microservices using Kafka. Led the creation and deployment of FastSign and implemented gRPC protocols for service communication.

Backend Services Microservices Kafka FastSign gRPC

Python/Java Specialist

HiiT Plc

Aug 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Served as a software engineer instructor, teaching Python and Java through instructional sessions and hands-on student projects. Also contributed as a software developer on internal company projects.

Software Instruction Python Java Teaching Software Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Federal University Oye-Ekiti

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering

2014 - 2020

Grade: Second Class Upper (CGPA: 4.47)

Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2014–2020). Graduated with Second Class Upper honors (CGPA: 4.47).