Nftalem Arega

Core banking fintech solutions for one of Ethiopia's leading Islamic banks.

• ▸Architected and delivered a USSD Push Payment platform with full Merchant Management, enabling secure mobile-initiated transactions across the bank's customer base.
• ▸Built a Developer Portal to expose internal APIs to third-party fintech partners, accelerating integration onboarding and reducing support overhead.
• ▸Implemented a Single Sign-On (SSO) solution across multiple internal applications, improving security posture and user experience.
• ▸Led the Fayda national ID harmonization initiative, deeply integrating biometric identity data with the bank's KYC workflows to ensure regulatory compliance.
• ▸Developed a secure Remittance Mobile Application with end-to-end encryption and multi-factor authentication, supporting international money transfer services.
• ▸Built the USSD Push Payment platform and full-stack banking modules using Next.js and Spring Boot, with RESTful API integration for real-time transaction processing.
• ▸Implemented RabbitMQ message queues for asynchronous processing, improving system reliability and decoupling microservice communication.

Software consultancy delivering custom web and automation solutions for enterprise clients.

• ▸Developed and maintained scalable web applications using React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL, ensuring high availability and performance.
• ▸Designed and deployed Telegram bots to automate client workflows and enhance user engagement on digital platforms.
• ▸Integrated SMS notification functionality with Monday.com, enabling automated project status alerts and reducing manual follow-up overhead.
• ▸Collaborated with cross-functional teams across the full SDLC — from requirements gathering and design reviews to deployment and post-launch monitoring.

Contract role focused on backend systems and database-driven application development.

• ▸Developed RESTful backend services using Flask and Node.js for data-intensive applications.
• ▸Designed and implemented efficient, scalable data models based on cross-functional requirements, optimizing database architecture for application performance.