Samuel Fiatse
@samuelfiatse
Self-driven backend engineer with expertise in scalable applications.
GhanaWhat I'm looking for
I am a self-driven and reliable backend engineer with over 5 years of experience in building scalable, resilient, and cloud-native applications. My expertise lies in Python (FastAPI, Flask), Java/Kotlin (Spring Boot, Quarkus, Vert.x), and various database technologies including PostgreSQL and MongoDB. I have a proven track record of delivering high-performance RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems, all while ensuring that my code is clean, well-tested, and maintainable.
Throughout my career, I have held positions such as Senior Software Engineer and Technical Team Lead, where I led teams in developing critical backend services for banking and payment automation. My experience includes architectural design, system monitoring, and continuous improvement, which have been key to my success in delivering secure and reliable solutions. I thrive in fast-paced, agile environments and am passionate about mentoring junior developers and fostering collaboration across teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
CredID
Mar 2025 - Present (7 months)
Developed and maintained a scalable SMS platform integrated with Kannel for high-throughput messaging. Set up and integrated a self-hosted instance of Lago billing to manage customer billing and subscriptions.
Technical Team Lead - Banking Division
Nsano LTD
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Led the technical direction for the banking division, overseeing backend systems and integrations. Supervised and mentored a team of junior and mid-level developers, conducting code reviews and guiding development best practices.
Senior Software Engineer
Nsano LTD
Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Designed and built a bulk transaction processing system capable of handling high-volume batch transactions. Contributed to the design and implementation of a virtual account service for businesses processing payments via in-house solutions.
Software Engineer
Nsano LTD
Jun 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)
Maintained and enhanced mobile banking platforms for partner financial institutions. Developed and maintained USSD banking applications used by thousands of customers.
Data Entry Specialist
Ghana Health Service
Sep 2017 - Present (8 years 1 month)
Entered monthly health data from multiple health facilities into the District Health Information Management System (DHIMS), ensuring accuracy and consistency for national reporting and analysis.
Freelancer Web Developer
Easy Creative Solutions
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 9 months)
Developed an employee management system using PHP, CodeIgniter, and MySQL. This involved full-stack development to create a functional and efficient system.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ghana Technology University College
BSc. Information Technology, Information Technology
2013 - 2017
Grade: First Class Honours
Activities and societies: Developed a course management system for Ghana Technology University College, Takoradi.
Studied Information Technology with a focus on backend software engineering, building scalable, resilient, and cloud-native applications. Gained expertise in Python, Java/Kotlin, PostgreSQL, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis, and Kubernetes.
Daboase Senior High Technical School
W.A.S.S.C.E (Science), Science
2010 - 2013
Completed secondary education with a focus on Science, building a strong foundation for further studies in technology. Engaged in various academic activities to enhance scientific knowledge and analytical skills.
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