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Ebenezer A.

Ebenezer A.

Senior Backend Engineer | Blockchain & Distributed Systems

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LagosMember since August 12, 2026
Backend Development for scalable services, APIs, and high-throughput systemDistributed Systems & Microservices ArchitectureBlockchain Infrastructure & Protocol-Level EngineeringSmart Contract Design (Solidity, Rust)Hyperledger Fabric (private blockchain networks & enterprise integrations)Cosmos SDKgRPC, REST & HTTP APIsFull Node Systems & Protocol Layer Monitoring
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Backend Development for scalable services, APIs, and high-throughput systemDistributed Systems & Microservices ArchitectureBlockchain Infrastructure & Protocol-Level EngineeringSmart Contract Design (Solidity, Rust)Hyperledger Fabric (private blockchain networks & enterprise integrations)

About

Senior Backend engineer with 8+ years building high-performance, distributed systems with deep specialization in blockchain infrastructure, smart contracts, protocol-level architecture, node systems, and enterprise integrations on Hyperledger Fabric. Experienced designing scalable microservices and APIs, leading cross-functional delivery, and translating protocol-level complexity into production-ready systems. Comfortable operating independently across fully remote, globally distributed teams.

Experience

Senior Backend & Blockchain Engineer at INITS (2024-05 – Present)

  • Architected and built a Hyperledger Fabric-based property management platform from the ground up, designing the blockchain asset- and record-management layer that underpins the system.
  • Delivered asset management platforms serving both enterprise and individual users, owning the services and data model behind the product.
  • Partnered directly with product leadership to scope and prioritize the technical roadmap, translating business requirements into engineering specifications for blockchain-based products.
  • Engagement governed by NDA; further project detail available on request.

Blockchain Solutions Consultant (Contract) at Chain Consults (2020-03 – Present)

  • Act as technical lead across blockchain client engagements, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely, on-scope delivery.
  • Serve as the technical interface between stakeholders and development teams, translating business requirements into engineering specs.
  • Own budget, milestone, and delivery-timeline accountability across concurrent client engagements, managing expectations at the executive stakeholder level.
  • Engagement governed by NDA; further project detail available on request.

Senior Software Developer at Bamboo Securities (2022-06 – 2024-04)

  • Engineered the company's core equities trading system in Go, architecting for low-latency execution and reliability under live market load, on an SEC-licensed platform giving users access to 3,000+ US and Nigerian stocks and ETFs.
  • Built the Nigerian stocks integration with partner brokerages CSCS and Lambeth Capital, enabling brokered equity transactions and instant trade settlement for Nigerian-listed securities.
  • Delivered market-ready systems handling asset and stock trading at production scale, supporting SIPC/FINRA-backed protection up to $500,000 for user positions.
  • Designed user-friendly interfaces for market analysis.
  • Engagement governed by NDA; further project detail available on request.

Backend Solutions Lead at Boundless Pay (2020-02 – 2022-04)

  • Engineered a card payment blockchain system converting between crypto and fiat currencies (USD/NGN), on a platform that has grown to serve 15,000+ customers across Africa.
  • Promoted from mid-level engineer to Blockchain Solutions Lead within two years, engineering primarily in Go and taking ownership of architecture decisions for the payments platform.
  • Engagement governed by NDA; further project detail available on request.

Blockchain Solutions Architect at Symphony.is (2018-05 – 2020-02)

Architected a blockchain-based knowledge hub for Africa, defining the system's protocol and data architecture from the ground up.

  • Architected a blockchain storage system enabling hospitals to securely store and transfer medical records across providers.
  • Integrated blockchain solutions with existing enterprise software systems.
  • Maintained full node systems to monitor changes in underlying protocol layers.
  • Designed and maintained enterprise-level smart contracts governing secure, auditable data exchange.
  • Engagement governed by NDA; further project detail available on request.

Education

BSc in Computer Science – National Open University Nigeria

Certificate in Web3 Development – Alchemy University

Skills

Senior Backend EngineerBlockchain & Distributed Systems

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