pub async fn release_escrow(
    &self, order: OrderId,
) -> Result<Settlement> {
    self.verify_nin(&tenant).await?;
    self.state
        .transition(Inspected, Funded)?;
    self.ledger.settle(order).await
}

// Backend & Systems Engineer — Abuja, Nigeria

Victor
Ezekiel

I build the load-bearing parts — escrow pipelines, smart contracts, and high-concurrency backends that move money and hold up under real traffic.

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Open to select backend & systems work

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// About

Founder-engineer working across Rust, Python and TypeScript. I've shipped PropTech marketplaces, on-chain lending protocols, medical-imaging systems, and fintech rails — usually owning the backend from schema to production.

Years shipping

Teams & ventures

2nd

Algorand DeFi hackathon

Companies co-founded / founded

// Work — 8 chapters

Things I've built

Kushi Sales SaaS

2026 — Present

Founder & Lead Engineer · FCT Abuja sales.kushicorp.com ↗

Building a multi-tenant commerce-operations platform for COD e-commerce vendors — a Salesgee alternative — on a Rust (actix-web, async-graphql, SeaORM) backend + SvelteKit.
Shipped public storefronts with pay-on-delivery checkout, an order-fulfillment board, an inventory ledger, a logistics-agent roster, and a real-time store dashboard.
Integrated a server-side Meta Conversions API, multi-store workspaces, and volume-based subscription billing through Flutterwave.
Built a standalone operator admin console with granular role-based permissions and full audit logging.

Rustasync-graphqlSvelteKitPostgreSQL

Kushi PropTech

Dec 2025 — Present

Founder & Lead Engineer · FCT Abuja kushicorp.com ↗

Architecting a high-concurrency PropTech marketplace on a Rust backend + React Native mobile app to eliminate rental fraud in Nigeria.
Engineered a secure escrow payment pipeline with biometric (NIN) verification, managing complex state transitions from inspection to fund release.
Built a dynamic PDF engine (WeasyPrint) that generates legally-binding tenancy agreements from variable lease conditions.
Designed a high-performance SeaORM schema for recurring payments and multi-party financial transactions.

RustSeaORMReact NativeGraphQL

Slate Infra

Nov 2024 — Present

Backend Developer · FCT Abuja slate.ng ↗

Spearheaded on-premise server deployments and infrastructure for localized hospital and school networks.
Provide remote DevOps and incident response — live system updates and server-side fixes to keep critical services available.
Architected a secure Computer-Based Testing platform integrating Safe Exam Browser with dynamic config generation and request validation.
Engineered and deployed a medical-imaging (PACS) solution — a DCM4CHEE DICOM archive with the OHIF web viewer.

DjangoDevOpsDICOMPostgreSQL

Chaing Fintech

Jun 2025 — Present

React Native Frontend Developer · Remote

Building a mobile financial app enabling secure peer-to-peer money transfers via QR code scanning.
Integrating third-party financial providers to manage user wallets and diverse payment options.
Implementing transaction-security measures and responsive interfaces for safe financial operations.

React NativeTypeScript

Repeet Audio

Sep 2024 — Present

Frontend Developer (Part-time) · FCT Abuja next.reepeet.ai ↗

Developed a web-based audio recording and visualization system for a gamified music-learning service.
Implemented real-time analysis of user audio streams for immediate, actionable performance feedback.
Designed a personalized feedback loop that tracks learning progress and adapts the experience.

SvelteKitWeb AudioTypeScript

Ashinity Synergy AgriFin

Jun 2025 — Oct 2025

Backend Developer (Contract) · FCT Abuja ashinity.com ↗

Developed REST APIs with FastAPI + SQLAlchemy for Agrobloc, a platform securing agricultural investments.
Built scalable backend architectures for secure financial transactions, transparent repayment and interest distribution.

FastAPISQLAlchemyPostgreSQL

Zaibatsu Web3

Jan 2023 — Nov 2024

Co-founder & CTO · FCT Abuja zaibatsu.vip ↗

Developed Algorand smart contracts (Python) for decentralized crypto lending and borrowing protocols.
Architected a GraphQL API layer (Python, FastAPI) and a responsive Next.js web application.
Won 2nd Place in the DeFi Track at the Algorand "Build a Bull" Hackathon.

AlgorandAlgoPyFastAPINext.js

Trikash E-commerce

Jun 2024 — Oct 2024

Full-Stack Developer · Remote trikashgroup.com ↗

Built a full-stack e-commerce application with a robust GraphQL backend (Strawberry, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy).
Created a responsive frontend with Next.js, Tailwind and shadcn/ui.

StrawberryGraphQLNext.js

// Stack

Tools of the trade

Languages

RustPythonTypeScriptGoLuaHTML/CSS

Backend

DjangoFastAPIGraphQLRESTSQLAlchemySeaORMNode.js

Frontend

SvelteKitReact / Next.jsReact NativeTailwindZustand

Blockchain

AlgorandAlgoPySmart contracts

Tooling

DockerGitLinux / ArchNixOSPostgreSQL

// Contact

Let's build something
that holds up.

Backend architecture, escrow & payments, smart contracts, or a full product from schema to ship — I'm reachable.

codeepoch@gmail.com GitHub ↗

+234 903 5257 499 Abuja, Nigeria

VictorEzekiel