Ayomide Falade

Senior Fullstack Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience architecting and delivering secure, scalable, high-performance systems end to end — from React/TypeScript front ends to Java/Spring Boot backends — across fintech, gaming, and telecommunications. Deeply cracked in Java and distributed systems, with strong command of microservices, event-driven architecture, and cloud-native infrastructure, paired with hands-on delivery of modern, responsive UIs in React and TypeScript. Proven track record leading engineering teams, driving technical strategy, and mentoring engineers at all levels, consistently shipping full-stack solutions that handle millions of transactions and scale to meet demanding business requirements.

Senior Fullstack Software Engineer at Paga (2025-08 – Present)

Nigeria's leading fintech platform

• Operate as a fullstack engineer across the Paga Engine team, building and maintaining React/TypeScript front-end interfaces alongside Java/Spring Boot backend services for core payment infrastructure.
• Design and deliver end-to-end features spanning ledger mechanics, AML/KYC compliance flows, and Nigerian payment rails (NIP, NIBSS) integration.
• Own microservices architecture decisions and API contracts consumed by internal and partner-facing React applications.

Lead Backend Engineer at Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) (2025-02 – 2025-07)

• Fixed application visibility issues for “Addition of Service” workflows and ensured post-approval updates reflect correctly in the system.
• Implemented logic to return short codes changed by admin back into the available pool, preventing duplicate allocations in reports.
• Collaborated with the NCC team to plan updates for NMS, NNP, and SNS databases to reflect current short code allocations.
• Automated release of short codes associated with declined or inactive applications back into the general number pool.
• Ensured service type updates reflect accurately in both backend reports and applicant-facing interfaces after short code changes during evaluation.
• Investigated and proposed system enhancements to handle cancelled invoices properly, allowing reissuance and application reprocessing.
• Initiated backend support for structured SNS number block allocations (10,000-range) and resolved duplicated access code issues in collaboration with engineering leads.
• Contributed to creation of numbering ranges in the NMS through cross-functional collaboration with the Numbering Unit.
• Defined strategy for withdrawing and releasing legacy codes back to the available pool.

Senior Backend Engineer at CatOff Gaming (2024-10 – 2025-01)

• Implemented microservices architecture, reducing system downtime by 30% and improving scalability, fault tolerance, and compliance.
• Enforced strong authentication mechanisms using Spring Security, OAuth2, and JWT to protect user accounts and transactions.
• Integrated AML and KYC services, reducing fraudulent sign-ups by 40%.
• Mentored junior developers on best practices, code optimization, and debugging techniques.
• Conducted technical interviews and knowledge-sharing sessions, contributing to team growth and innovation.
• Designed, developed, and optimized secure and scalable RESTful APIs using Spring Boot, handling high-volume financial transactions.

Backend Engineer at Fortunae Technologies (2023-02 – 2024-09)

• Implemented caching mechanisms (Redis) and optimized SQL queries, reducing API response time by 45%.
• Designed and developed a scalable Hotel Booking API using Spring Boot, allowing users to search, book, and manage hotel reservations.
• Integrated Paystack as a payment gateway, processing 1,000+ secure transactions daily.
• Designed event-driven architecture with Kafka/RabbitMQ to handle asynchronous processes in client APIs.
• Wrote unit and integration tests with JUnit and Mockito, improving reliability and code coverage.
• Assisted in deploying and monitoring services using Docker and GitHub Actions CI/CD.

Backend Engineer at Carbon (formerly Paylater) (2019-06 – 2023-01)

• Built and maintained loan origination and repayment APIs, servicing over 10,000 users per day.
• Used Spring Data JPA with PostgreSQL to manage complex financial data models and transaction logs.
• Created scheduled microservices for repayment reminders, loan eligibility scans, and KYC status checks using the Quartz scheduler.
• Led migration of legacy endpoints to a microservices-based architecture, improving deployment efficiency by 40%.
• Contributed to internal developer tools, including API monitoring dashboards and error tracing utilities.

Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication – University of Ilorin, Ilorin (2017-11 – 2024-08)