Ushahemba Shir
@ushahembashir
Backend developer specializing in scalable Node.js services and API performance.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
Senior Backend Engineer with 5+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable, production-ready systems across multiple programming languages and technology stacks. Equally fluent in Node.js/NestJS, Java/Spring Boot, Python/Django/FastAPI, Go, C#/ASP.NET Core, Elixir/Phoenix, and PHP/Laravel — selecting the right tool for each problem rather than being confined to a single ecosystem. Proven track record building high-throughput RESTful and event-driven microservices, integrating payment processors and banking APIs, optimising relational and NoSQL databases, and automating CI/CD pipelines with Docker and GitHub Actions on AWS. Experienced in leading engineering teams, mentoring developers, and championing clean architecture, SOLID principles, and test-driven development across polyglot codebases.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Backend Engineer
Soft Alliance
Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Boosted performance of a government payment platform by 3× through PostgreSQL indexing and caching, integrated secure APIs with the Central Bank of Nigeria for real-time disbursements, and designed modular NestJS services with role-based access to reduce maintenance overhead.
Senior Backend Developer
Octosoft Technologies Ltd
Sep 2023 - Jul 2025 (1 year 10 months)
Built REST APIs and a dynamic form builder service used by 200+ hospitals, led GitHub Actions CI/CD automation cutting release time by 50%, and developed secure payment modules integrating internal and third-party gateways.
Full Stack Developer
Nawill Technology Ltd
Mar 2019 - Aug 2023 (4 years 5 months)
Delivered full-stack Node.js and React solutions including a real-time chat system, mentored junior developers, and enforced clean architecture and testing best practices to improve code quality and delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MEST Africa
Certificate, Business, Technology & Communication
2023 - 2024
Completed the Business, Technology & Communication program focusing on product development, tech leadership, and startup skills.
Decagon Institute
Certificate, Software Engineering
2022 - 2022
Completed the Software Engineering & Leadership program with emphasis on backend development and team leadership practices.
University of Nigeria
Bachelor of Library and Information Science, Library and Information Science / Economics
2016 - 2016
Graduated with a B.LIS in Economics combining library and information studies with economics coursework.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
NigeriaAuthorized to work in
Website
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