Abah, Joseph Israel

Software Engineer

Highly skilled Software Engineer and Technical Leader with extensive experience in banking, FinTech, and enterprise software development. With a career spanning over seven years, I have successfully led engineering teams, architected scalable solutions, and driven mission-critical technology transformations. My expertise lies in backend development, system optimization, cloud computing, and API integrations, with a strong command of C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Azure, AWS, and RabbitMQ.

🚀 Leadership & Impact

At KATSU MFB, I played a pivotal role as a Technical Project Lead, leading engineering teams to revamp core banking infrastructure, implement microservices, and integrate NIBSS BVN & NIP regulatory compliance solutions. My leadership was instrumental in streamlining banking transactions, reducing database latency, and optimizing system performance, ensuring smooth operations for financial services. Through mentorship, strategic planning, and hands-on technical contributions, I fostered a culture of innovation and excellence, empowering engineers to solve complex problems efficiently. Beyond KATSU MFB, my leadership extended to Ameta Finance, Innotelligent Technology, and other enterprises, where I led teams in building high-performance banking applications, designing distributed architectures, and implementing DevOps best practices. I specialize in bridging the gap between business objectives and technology, ensuring that solutions align with growth, scalability, and compliance requirements.

🔹Key Technical Contributions
• Cloud-Native Development: Led cloud migration strategies using Azure & AWS to enhance scalability.
• Microservices & API Development: Architected and deployed secure, scalable API solutions for financial platforms.
• Database Optimization: Designed and implemented high-performance database solutions, reducing query execution time and enhancing transaction speed.
• Software Performance & Debugging: Introduced CI/CD pipelines, distributed locking mechanisms, and caching strategies to optimize system performance.

A problem-solver, mentor, and strategist, I thrive in fast-paced environments, constantly driving technological innovation, leading teams to success, and delivering impactful financial solutions.