SAMUEL GETACHEW
@samuelgetachew
Senior backend engineer specializing in scalable microservices and fintech.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Software Engineer with 7+ years building scalable microservices and financial systems using Java and Spring Boot, delivering high-performance backend services in high-volume environments.
I have led multidisciplinary teams, integrated multiple payment gateways and third-party ERPs, and built products from concept to production while mentoring junior developers and enforcing best practices.
My technical focus includes Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, SQL and NoSQL databases, CI/CD and test-driven development; I thrive in collaborative, agile settings solving complex integration and performance challenges.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Amplitude Ventures
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year)
Developed and integrated AI-powered solutions and a business development platform to automate workflows for startups and advisors, and mentored junior developers to ensure timely delivery and best practices.
Senior Software Engineer
Kifiya Financial Technologies
Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Led backend team to deliver a global digital finance marketplace, integrated multiple payment gateways and ERP systems, and designed a mailing and delivery management system to improve logistics efficiency.
Senior Software Engineer
Mewacho Fintech Solutions
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Led multidisciplinary team to design and build the Mewacho crowdfunding platform, delivering backend services for campaign management, authentication, and real-time analytics focusing on scalability and security.
Backend Architect
Medaresha Hospitality Services
May 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Developed and maintained server-side logic and databases, created robust APIs for system communication, and planned implementations to improve system scalability.
Senior Backend Developer
African Leather and Leather Products Institute
Apr 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 3 months)
Developed Monitoring & Evaluation and traceability/certification systems, managed backend logic, databases, and APIs, and collaborated with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Senior Software Engineer
Waterdrop Microdrink GmbH
Apr 2023 - Oct 2023 (6 months)
Designed and implemented a Content Data Sync application for multiple Shopify stores, integrated Contentful CMS via GraphQL, and optimized database schemas and business logic for performance.
Software Developer
Fineto IoT Products
Sep 2021 - Apr 2022 (7 months)
Designed and managed microservices for task management solutions, implemented features like Kanban and attendance systems, and revamped backend implementations to improve interactivity and reliability.
IT Devices Administrator
Ethiopian Ministry of Finance
Apr 2021 - Sep 2021 (5 months)
Managed IT infrastructure and device control, maintained inventory and enforced IT security protocols, and oversaw provisioning and management of information technology devices.
Web Design & Development Trainer
OmniTech-Addis Consultancy
Jul 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years 2 months)
Designed and delivered web design and development training programs, monitored trainee progress, and provided personalized feedback to support learning outcomes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Welkite University
Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering with graduation in July 2018.
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