Senior Backend Engineer: Scaling FinTech, Health Tech, Maritime tech & AI Platforms with Python/AWS/Typescript

I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 9 years of professional experience specializing in building, scaling, and optimizing distributed backend systems across FinTech, Digital Health, and SaaS industries.

My core expertise includes:

* Backend Development: Python (FastAPI, Django), Node.js, and TypeScript.
* Cloud & Scalability: Designing and owning high-availability AWS infrastructure (EC2, RDS, Lambda) and CI/CD pipelines supporting thousands of concurrent requests.
* System Design: Expert in microservices architecture, event-driven patterns using Kafka, and high-speed caching with Redis. * AI/LLM Integration: Proven track record leading the integration of custom LLM models via RAG pipelines, resulting in a 32% increase in conversational intelligence and higher user engagement.

I excel at driving reliability and performance:I excel at driving reliability and performance:I excel at driving reliability and performance:

* Reduced post-release defects through strong TDD and code review practices.
* Improved critical API performance (e.g., product search) by 22% through code optimization and caching strategies.
* Experienced in designing multi-tenancy SaaS solutions, including payment aggregator platforms and pharmacy POS systems for African markets.

I am focused on delivering robust, scalable, and well-architected solutions that meet product goals and maintain velocity.

Work Terms

Available for both full-time (40 hours/week) and part-time (20 hours/week) engagements, depending on project scope.

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