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NII DARKU KOBLAH AMPONSAH DODOO
Software Engineer
Accra, Ghana • niidarkudodo@gmail.com • niidarku.com • github.com/niicode • linkedin.com/in/niicode
Summary
Backend-focused software engineer with 4+ years building production systems for fintech, trading, and retail. Expert in Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL. Delivers end-to-end solutions from database design to deployment. Strong ownership mentality with proven ability to architect and ship reliable, scalable systems.
Technical Skills
Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Python, PHP, Java
Backend: Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSocket, Laravel
Frontend: React, Vue.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis
Tools: Docker, Git, GitHub Actions, Linux, AWS
Professional Experience
Full-Stack Developer
Sep 2024 – PresentBusyParade • Accra, Ghana
- • Built BusyOs, a complete POS system handling inventory, payments, and multi-location operations
- • Designed PostgreSQL schemas with ACID compliance for financial transaction integrity
- • Implemented payment workflows: discounts, refunds, partial payments, reversals
- • Built role-based access control and audit logging for compliance requirements
Backend Developer
Sep 2022 – Jan 2026Skippa Trading LLC • Remote, USA
- • Built high-performance notification infrastructure for real-time trade alerts
- • Implemented Redis caching strategies improving API response times
- • Integrated Discord, OneSignal, and WebSocket for multi-channel delivery
- • Maintained high-availability systems for time-sensitive trading operations
Frontend Developer
Jan 2021 – May 2022BlueSPACE Financial Cloud • Accra, Ghana
- • Built frontend features for BlueSHIELD, a multi-tenant insurance platform
- • Developed dashboards for policy management and claims processing
- • Contributed to PPA Ghana government procurement portal
Education
Software Engineering Program — MEST Africa
2020BSc. Agricultural Engineering — KNUST
2015 – 2019