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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 – Present

BusyParade • 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 2026

Skippa 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 2022

BlueSPACE 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

2020

BSc. Agricultural Engineering — KNUST

2015 – 2019