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Peterstev

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I am a Senior Android Engineer with over 11 years of expertise in Java, Kotlin, and Android development, particularly in the Finance industry.

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I am a Senior Android Engineer with over 11 years of expertise in Java, Kotlin, and Android development, particularly in the Finance industry. I am passionate about optimizing CI/CD pipelines and enhancing the developer experience with scalable solutions. I have strong knowledge in security best practices and automation frameworks, and I enjoy improving productivity and embedding security within development lifecycles.

Throughout my career, I have worked with top financial institutions across different countries, consistently delivering improvements in app performance, security, and user experience. I am driven by building robust systems and user-centric applications that foster growth and reduce fraud, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to streamline deployment and development processes.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Financial Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 15 roles

Senior Android Engineer · STC BankJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Improved card creation and disbursement flow, reducing number of steps needed for credit card issuance. Implemented banking security features such as Nafa th Authentication, Absh er Electronic ID, IVR challenges, reducing fraud cases by over 60%. Overhauled STC Bank Mobile UI design to enhance user retention by up to 30%. Improved app startup times by over 70% by implementing caches and removing bottlenecks, improving experience on low-end devices. Maintained and optimized CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment time by 25%. Updated back-end and front-end logging activities to improve user conversion and reduce debugging bottlenecks. Rebuilt STC Bank Merchant solution with new system architecture to allow easier future development and improved end user experience.

Senior Android Engineer · STC BankJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Led improvements on the card creation and disbursement flow, significantly reducing the steps needed to create and disburse credit cards. Implemented banking security features like Nafath Authentication, Absher Electronic ID, and IVR challenges, reducing common fraud cases by over 60%. Overhauled the mobile UI design to focus on key user features, increasing user retention by up to 30%. Enhanced app startup times by over 70% through caching and removal of launch bottlenecks, improving performance on low-end devices. Maintained and optimized CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment times by 25%. Updated backend and frontend logging activities, boosting user conversion and retention while reducing debugging bottlenecks. Rebuilt the merchant solution with a new system architecture aligned with STC Bank's design philosophy, greatly improving the end-user experience.

Senior Android Engineer · STC BankJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Led improvements in card creation and disbursement flow, significantly reducing the steps required to issue credit cards. Implemented banking security features such as Nafath Authentication and Abshar Electronic ID, reducing common fraud cases by over 60%. Overhauled the mobile UI to focus on key features that increased user retention by up to 30%. Optimized app startup times by more than 70% through caching and removing launch bottlenecks, enhancing experience on low-end devices. Maintained and optimized CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment, reducing deployment time by 25%. Updated backend and frontend logging activities to increase user conversion and retention while reducing debugging bottlenecks. Rebuilt the merchant solution with a new system architecture consistent with bank design philosophy to enhance user experience.

Senior Android Engineer · Cellulant, PaymentsDec 2022 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Senior Android Engineer · Cellulant, PaymentsDec 2022 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Senior Android Engineer · Cellulant, PaymentsDec 2022 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Software Engineer (Remote) · aNewItem, E-CommerceDec 2020 – Aug 2025 · 4 yrs 9 mos
Android Engineer · FairMoney Micro-Finance BankDec 2020 – Aug 2025 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Education· 6

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Pure and Industrial Chemistry · Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Nigeria2014 – 2018
National Diploma (ND) – Computer Science · Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Nigeria2012 – 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Pure and Industrial Chemistry · Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Nigeria2014 – 2018
National Diploma (ND) - Computer Science · Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Nigeria2012 – 2014

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