Software Engineer · Lagos, Nigeria

Hi, I'm Moshood Kolawole Saliu.

I build reliable backend systems and clean, fast web experiences.

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01. About

I'm a software engineer focused on backend systems — APIs, fintech wallet infrastructure, and identity verification services. I work primarily in Python and Go and enjoy turning fuzzy problems into simple, dependable systems.

I've built multi-tenant SaaS platforms, real-time financial services, and KYC/identity verification tooling, with an emphasis on reliability, performance, and clean CI/CD.

Languages

  • Python
  • Go
  • JavaScript
  • Java
  • TypeScript
  • SQL

Backend

  • Django
  • FastAPI
  • Flask
  • Node.js
  • REST APIs
  • PostgreSQL
  • Redis
  • Kafka

Data

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL

Infra

  • Docker
  • GCP
  • AWS
  • Jenkins
  • CI/CD
  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • Git

02. Projects

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Pila

A fintech platform providing virtual accounts, payment collections, transaction routing, and wallet infrastructure. Built the Django backend powering wallet management and real-time transaction processing.

  • Django
  • React
  • Node.js
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Dojah Verification Widget

A secure widget that lets businesses onboard customers through identity and document verification. Built and maintained Flask backend APIs supporting KYC and onboarding workflows.

  • Flask
  • Node.js
  • EJS
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HRonWheels

A cloud-based, multi-tenant HR management platform for employee records, payroll, leave, attendance, and recruitment. Built the Django backend and cut API response times by ~20%.

  • Django
  • Python
  • PostgreSQL
  • DigitalOcean
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Portfolio Website

This site — a single self-contained Go binary that embeds its templates and assets. No external dependencies.

  • Go
  • net/http
  • embed

03. Experience

2020 — Present

Software Engineer @ Dojah Inc.

Deploy web applications and build backend services for identity verification and onboarding. Integrate multiple systems through APIs, drive code reviews and coding standards, and write unit tests to keep services reliable.

2019 — 2020

Back-End Engineer @ Elta Solutions

Built microservice-based architectures and secure RESTful APIs, and deployed applications on cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP.

2018 — 2019

Backend Developer @ Code Garage Africa

Developed robust APIs for HRonWheels, a multi-tenant HR platform, and improved back-end response times by ~20% on DigitalOcean infrastructure.

2017

Software Developer Intern @ Longbridge Technologies

Helped build a simplified deposit/withdrawal Finacle application for UBA Bank, cutting transaction completion time by ~50%.

04. Get in touch

I'm always open to interesting projects and conversations. Drop me a line.

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