Senior Full-Stack Developer & Fintech PM | Core Banking & Digital Payments

I’m a full-stack developer with 9+ years of experience in front-end and back-end engineering and 6+ years in core banking systems. I specialize in building secure, scalable financial solutions and leading complex integrations end-to-end.

Currently, I work as a Senior Full-Stack Developer and Project Manager, delivering mission-critical banking and payment projects while coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders. I combine deep technical expertise with hands-on project leadership to ship reliable, production-ready systems.

Recent key projects & responsibilities:
• Led and completed integration projects with Telebirr, Kacha, TeraPay and cash loan services with Kacha, National ID Fayda Integration from requirements to go-live.
• Managed the IPS integration project as Project Manager, ensuring smooth interoperability and compliance.
• Delivered multiple auxiliary banking system developments, improving operational efficiency and customer experience.
• Led the Smart Branch Paperless project as PM, driving a fully digital, branch-level experience.
• Worked as a Senior Full-Stack Developer while simultaneously leading various projects and mentoring team members.

Tech & architecture skills:
• Frontend: Angular, React – building responsive, performant, and maintainable UI experiences.
• Backend: .NET Core, Spring, Django – designing and implementing robust APIs and services.
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Oracle – modeling data for performance and scalability.
• Architecture: MVC, microservices, layered architecture – focusing on scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Quality & DevOps: TDD, high test coverage, CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, infrastructure as code and environment management.

I’m a fast learner and a proactive problem solver who enjoys complex challenges, especially in the banking and fintech space. Always curious, always improving, and always focused on delivering high-quality software that creates real business value.