Backend Developer with 6+ years of experience designing and building robust backend systems, RESTful APIs, and database-driven applications. Skilled in backend architecture, authentication/authorization, API integration, and performance optimization across multiple technologies including PHP, ASP.NET, Node.js, Python, and MongoDB. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, high-performing applications for web and fintech/payment use cases. I focus on clean, maintainable code and continuous improvements to system reliability and data integrity, with experience integrating mobile apps and building admin/CMS solutions.

Celestine C. Njoku

Backend Developer with 6+ years of experience designing and building robust backend systems, RESTful APIs, and database-driven applications. Skilled in backend architecture, authentication/authorization, API integration, and performance optimization across multiple technologies including PHP, ASP.NET, Node.js, Python, and MongoDB. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, high-performing applications for web and fintech/payment use cases. I focus on clean, maintainable code and continuous improvements to system reliability and data integrity, with experience integrating mobile apps and building admin/CMS solutions.

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Backend Developer with 6+ years of experience designing and building robust backend systems, RESTful APIs, and database-driven applications. Skilled in backend architecture, authentication/authorization, API integration, and performance optimization across multiple technologies including PHP, ASP.NET, Node.js, Python, and MongoDB.

I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, high-performing applications for web and fintech/payment use cases. I focus on clean, maintainable code and continuous improvements to system reliability and data integrity, with experience integrating mobile apps and building admin/CMS solutions.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Backend Admin / Backend Engineer at Flagler Technologies
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed, developed, and maintained scalable backend systems for high-performance web applications. Specialized in secure API development, database optimization, and end-to-end integration between server-side logic and front-end interfaces, including authentication/authorization and data validation with MongoDB for performance and integrity.
Backend Developer at Waza Fintech Co.
May 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
Led projects across scalable web platform development, API creation, and delivery of user-centric mobile apps. Built and maintained backend services that support fintech product flows, integrating business requirements with secure and efficient API behavior for mobile and web clients.
Senior Backend Developer at Nomba Financial Technologies
January 1, 2020 - Present
Designed and maintained backend systems powering high-performance fintech applications. Worked with front-end developers to support mobile apps and payment APIs, and configured/maintained backend APIs and related systems to ensure consistent service operation, secure access, and proper data handling.
Backend Developer at Yelocode Systems
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021
Built payment gateways for customer websites and supported mobile app integration to improve user-friendly performance. Collaborated with front-end developers to deliver dynamic, user-focused applications and software for clients, ensuring smooth backend support for application functionality.

Education

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Computer Science at Kenule Beeson Sara Wiwa Polytechnic
May 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
HND Computer Science at Achievers University
September 1, 2017 - October 1, 2023

Qualifications

Diploma in Computer Science
August 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) - EC-Council
January 1, 2020 - August 26, 2026
FreeCodeCamp Certification
January 1, 2023 - August 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics