AI Talent Match
CompletedAn automated assignment system using async workers and an AI scoring model to match talent to tasks.
View codeFerdynand
Odhiambo
Backend Engineer - Go · Python · PostgreSQL
Backend engineer specializing in APIs, payment systems, and data pipelines. Proven track record delivering reliable, secure solutions for fintech and high-integrity domains.
About
Backend engineer with strong experience in Go, Python, and distributed systems. Built and shipped payment, data, and automation services for fintech and startups. Skilled in designing resilient systems, troubleshooting failures, and delivering reliable solutions.
Languages
GoPythonSQLBash
Backend
PostgreSQLRedisKafkaDjangoFastAPIgRPC
Infrastructure
DockerKubernetesGitHub Actions
Experience
Oct 2025 - Present
LD Talent
Remote
Freelance Backend Engineer
Maintaining and extending Python microservices for an internal talent and job management platform. Work covers service reliability, test coverage, and API design.
Jun 2025 - Oct 2025
Payd HQ
Nairobi, Kenya
Backend Software Engineer
Contributed to Go-based financial microservices at a Kenyan fintech company. Worked on payment event processing, service-to-service communication, and PostgreSQL-backed transaction workflows. Debugged production issues by tracing data flow across distributed services under the guidance of senior engineers.
Apr 2024 - Feb 2026
Zone01 Kisumu
Kisumu, Kenya
Software Developer
Built backend systems for a talent management platform - REST APIs, candidate management, and evaluation workflows. Reduced PostgreSQL query latency by 20% on a high-row-count table by identifying sequential scans with EXPLAIN ANALYZE and adding targeted indexes.
Projects
Note for recruiters: These are backend-focused projects, mainly validated through CLI testing and exposed via APIs.
Monolith
In progressA local-first documentation indexer with connectors for Google Drive, Google Docs, and Notion, optimized for fast local search.
View codeTweet Audit
In progressA resilient pipeline that processes large tweet archives, scores them with Gemini, and exports flagged items for review.
Live project link coming up soonPayment Gateway
In progressA fault-tolerant payment gateway simulation focused on idempotency, state transitions, and recovery after failures.
Live project link coming up soonContact
Open to backend engineering roles.
Full-time, contract, or freelance. If you are building something that needs solid API design, payment infrastructure, or database work, feel free to reach out directly.