Backend engineer
Building backend systems that scale reliably.
Based in Addis Ababa, I work on backend services with Django and Python — contributing to teams building APIs serving 10,000+ businesses, real-time video infrastructure, and AI-powered platforms. I also bring hands-on experience with real-time systems, having helped build a robust meeting platform at Hineni.
3 Roles
Work experience
Backend positions across startups and teams.
2 Projects
Shipped builds
Real products built and deployed end-to-end.
20+ Skills
Tech stack
Languages, frameworks, and tools I work with.
At a glance
Backend engineer contributing to platforms that serve thousands.
10K+
Businesses reached (team)
~1K
Problems solved
2M+
API requests handled
700
Daily active users
Core strengths
Timeline
Primary stack
10 toolsAbout
Backend engineering focused on reliable, scalable systems.
I enjoy turning complex product requirements into backend services that are clean, performant, and easy to extend.
I work mostly with Python and Django, with solid JavaScript skills across the stack — but I care just as much about architecture, data modeling, and system reliability as I do about shipping features.
Focus
01
API design
RESTful services and integrations built for clarity, consistency, and scalability across platforms.
02
Data systems
PostgreSQL, Redis, and data pipelines shaped for performance and reliability at scale.
03
Platform reliability
Docker, Kubernetes, monitoring, and infrastructure that keep services running smoothly.
Availability
Open to new roles and interesting projects.
I'm open to remote roles, collaborative consulting work, and projects that need solid engineering and clear product thinking.
Preferred work
Backend engineering, API design, and platform reliability.
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with remote collaboration worldwide.
Experience
Where I've worked and what I've built.
A quick snapshot of the teams, responsibilities, and outcomes I've focused on most.
Backend Engineer
Oct 2024 — Present
Backend Software Engineer
Mar 2024 — Feb 2026
Head of Education / Software Engineer
Nov 2022 — Oct 2024
Projects
Projects I've built and shipped.
Co-Founder
AI-powered Shopify app that generates product video ads using Google Veo 3 and Gemini 2.5. Co-founded in 2025.
Full Stack Engineer
Internal tool for tracking student progress, managing projects, and organizing events. Built in 2023.
Achievements
A few things I'm proud of.
Highlights from competitions and hackathons that pushed me to grow as an engineer.
ICPC Regionals — 7th Place
Ethiopian Collegiate Programming Contest (ETCPC)
Top 3 Graduate
HiLCoE School of Computer Science
~1,000 Problems Solved
LeetCode, Codeforces & other platforms
Africa's Largest AI Hackathon
A2SV Generative AI Hackathon
Capabilities
The tools I reach for most often.
Proficient
11 items
Frameworks
06 items
Competent
03 items
API design
92%
Data systems
86%
Infrastructure
79%
Writing
Notes on software, systems, and learning in public.
Building a Modern Web Application with TypeScript
A deep dive into building production-ready web applications using TypeScript, React, and modern tooling.
Understanding System Design Fundamentals
Core concepts every developer should know about designing scalable, reliable systems.
Working style
I like building with a clear brief, sharp feedback loops, and room for thoughtful polish.
Best fit
Teams that care about product detail, engineering quality, and shipping momentum in equal measure.