Fateru Oluwatobiloba: Powering Nigeria’s Digital Banking and Enterprise Platforms Through Scalable Software Engineering
As Nigeria’s financial services and technology sectors continue to scale rapidly, the demand for engineers who can build secure, reliable, and future-ready digital systems has never been greater. One such professional is Fateru Oluwatobiloba, a Software Engineer whose work spans digital banking platforms, fintech infrastructure, and enterprise web applications.
With nearly four years of professional experience delivering production-ready software in agile environments, Fateru has contributed to some of Nigeria’s most widely used financial systems. His career reflects a consistent focus on clean code, system reliability, regulatory compliance, and customer-centric digital solutions, positioning him as a valuable contributor to modern enterprise technology teams
Recent developments in Nigeria’s banking technology landscape have placed renewed emphasis on secure onboarding, identity verification, and core banking modernisation. At the centre of several such initiatives is Fateru Oluwatobiloba, currently a Software Engineer at Interswitch Group, where he continues to support scalable payment and financial technology solutions.
Prior to this, his extensive work at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) saw him contribute directly to critical systems such as the Account Opening Web Engine (AOWE), NIN–BVN validation services, transaction APIs, and background banking services—projects closely aligned with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulatory requirements.
Fateru Oluwatobiloba is a versatile Software Engineer with strong expertise across frontend and backend technologies, including React.js, Next.js, Angular, .NET, C#, JavaScript, and cloud-based systems. He is known for valuing simplicity, readability, and maintainability in code, while remaining highly collaborative within cross-functional teams.
His professional strengths include:
- Enterprise web application development
- Secure banking and payment systems
- API design and background services
- Frontend engineering and UI integration
- Agile development and continuous improvement
Fateru is also passionate about continuous learning and holds multiple Microsoft Azure certifications, reinforcing his commitment to modern, cloud-enabled engineering practices.
| Organisation | Role / Position | Duration | Key Responsibilities & Contributions |
| Interswitch Group | Software Engineer | Feb 2025 – Present | Contributes to enterprise-level fintech solutions, supporting scalable payment and digital transaction platforms within agile development teams.
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| HabariGT | Software Engineer | Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | Developed and maintained digital banking solutions, collaborating across teams to deliver secure and high-performance applications.
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| Guaranty Trust Bank | Software Engineer | Aug 2022 – Jan 2025 | Remodified the Account Opening Web Engine (AOWE) to enforce NIN and BVN validation in line with CBN policies. Converted SOAP services to REST APIs during core banking migration. Built background services for standing instructions, integrated SQUAD for account funding, developed APIs for SKS account updates, and enhanced internet and mobile banking platforms. Implemented encryption for customer data and validation logic to curb fraud across tier-1, tier-2, and tier-3 account openings.
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| Guaranty Trust Bank | Graduate Trainee | Jun 2022 – Jul 2022 | Gained exposure to banking operations including global trade, treasury, financial accounting, digital banking, data analytics, and digital marketing.
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| Titan Trust Bank | Frontend Developer | Oct 2021 – May 2022 | Translated UI/UX designs into reusable components, built in-house applications, implemented New Customer Onboarding (NCO), automated cheque request processes using Angular, and developed email templates using HTML and CSS.
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| ECSCORP Resources | Frontend Developer | Jul 2021 – Sep 2021 | Built responsive web interfaces, documented codebases, and collaborated with engineering teams on frontend logic and UI implementation.
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| Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Ltd | Software Developer (Intern) | Feb 2021 – Jun 2021 | Gained hands-on experience in Microsoft technologies, including Azure cloud computing and .NET programming concepts.
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| Side Hustle Internship | Frontend Developer Intern | Jan 2021 – Apr 2021 | Built frontend applications and strengthened foundational skills in modern JavaScript frameworks.
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EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) – Surveying & Geoinformatics Engineering
University of Lagos (2013 – 2018)
CERTIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL SKILLS
Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Microsoft 4Afrika (SkillsLab)
Core Technologies
- React.js, Next.js, Angular
- .NET, C#, JavaScript
- Azure Cloud Computing
- Unit Testing (Jasmine Framework)
- Agile & Lean Practices
Fateru Oluwatobiloba represents a generation of Nigerian engineers shaping the backbone of digital banking, fintech, and enterprise systems. His ability to work across frontend and backend layers—while meeting regulatory, security, and performance demands—positions him as a dependable contributor to complex, high-impact projects.
As financial institutions and technology companies continue to modernise their platforms, engineers with Fateru’s blend of technical depth, regulatory awareness, and agile execution will remain central to sustainable digital growth.
From fintech payment systems to enterprise banking platforms, Fateru Oluwatobiloba continues to demonstrate how thoughtful engineering drives reliability, security, and innovation. His journey reflects a clear narrative: scalable technology is built by engineers who value clarity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fateru-victor
GitHub: https://github.com/phartex
Portfolio: https://beautifulmind.netlify.app
