EXPLORE


0.0
0.0
0%
$10 USD / Hour
・

Nigeria (6:27 AM)
・
Joined on July 10, 2012
$10 USD / Hour
・
Hi, I'm Chinaza N. Gideon A Senior Backend Engineer specialising in fintech innovation, I build scalable, secure payment systems that drive financial inclusion across Africa. Currently, I work with a Nigerian startup revolutionising affordable digital payments for underserved markets, architecting high-speed transactional platforms designed to empower millions. Previously, I led a development team that built a fintech trading product which secured $1M+ in investor funding delivering a real-time, compliance-ready backend that slashed platform vulnerabilities by 40% at launch. With a Computer Science background, I bridge cutting-edge engineering and social impact, crafting solutions that close financial gaps without sacrificing performance or security. What I Bring to Your Project: - Backend Development: Go, Python, Node.js, Robust APIs, microservices & fintech systems - DevOps & Cloud: AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Scalable, secure deployments - Frontend Prototyping /Design: Figma, UX-aligned architecture planning - Proven Scale: Built systems handling millions of transactions Let’s collaborate on your next project, connect with me to discuss your ideas!
No reviews to see here!
Experience
Lead Fullstack Engineer
Jan, 2024 - Present
•
2 years, 5 months
Fintech Company
Jan, 2024 - Present
•
2 years, 5 months
- Designed scalable microservices for transaction processing - Build optimised microservice endpoints, achieved increased response time upto 40x faster - Implement stateless authentication module, achieved microservice authentication - Implement Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) compatible ISO8583 message interpreter service

Lagos, Nigeria
Jan, 2024 - Present
•
2 years, 5 months
Frontend & Backend Developer
Jan, 2019 - Sep, 2023
•
4 years, 7 months
Freelance
Jan, 2019 - Sep, 2023
•
4 years, 7 months
- Designed service endpoints: Developed REST API endpoints (MVC) for external integrations, enforcing clean, maintainable code to reduce redundancy. - Developed a web-app for a logistics company to track their deliveries and sales - Developed an E-commerce platform for a startup, boosted sales by 30% - Integrated a secured payment gateway platform, improved payment processing by 20%

Abuja, Nigeria
Jan, 2019 - Sep, 2023
•
4 years, 7 months
Education
University of Nigeria
2014 - 2018
•
4 years
BSc

Nigeria
2014 - 2018
•
4 years
Qualifications
Software Engineer (Back End ProDev)
2025
ALX
Certified in back-end technologies like Python, JavaScript, and SQL to build scalable server-side applications.
2025
Verifications