In today’s technology-driven world, the need for secure, scalable, and resilient systems continues to shape the future of industries across finance, insurance, education, and even healthcare. At the forefront of this transformation is Babatunde Esanju, a seasoned Senior Software Engineer, Technical Lead, and Open-Source Contributor with over eight years of experience building cutting-edge solutions that solve complex real-world challenges.

Currently based in the United Kingdom, Babatunde leads the development of Caresyntra, an AI-powered care management platform modernizing how care homes and domiciliary providers deliver services. Beyond this, he is also the Founder of TechNaija FM, a growing podcast that amplifies voices across fintech, edtech, and digital transformation, with a listener base of over 15,000.

From creating distributed Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platforms to building multi-gateway payment infrastructures that integrate providers such as Flutterwave, Paystack, and Interswitch, Babatunde has consistently delivered solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and expand access to critical services. His open-source contributions, including PayBridge.SDK, showcase his commitment to making development workflows simpler and more effective for engineers worldwide.

With notable achievements such as reducing system load times by 25%, accelerating transaction speeds by 40%, and improving user retention by 30%, Babatunde stands out as a technologist blending technical mastery with a people-first approach to leadership, mentorship, and collaboration.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SNAPSHOT

Role & Timeframe Organization Key Focus & Achievements
Software Engineer (Nov 2024 – Present) TixTrack, London, UK Improved accessibility via Nimbus integrations; strengthened Tableau reporting; delivered secure ticket transfer features; modernized ticketing modules into scalable microservices.
Lead Software Engineer (Jul 2021 – Apr 2024) QOOP, Lagos, Nigeria Built distributed BNPL platform with fraud detection; launched disbursement portal for over 4,000 cooperative members; improved revenue by 30% and reduced loan default rates by 25%.
Co-Founder / CTO (Mar 2021 – Dec 2022) Aisiki – Feeding Africa!, Benin City, Nigeria Built logistics and order management platform; integrated payments and inventory APIs; increased farmer revenue by 20%; reduced food waste by 90%; cut delivery lead times by 50%.
Senior Software Engineer (Jan 2020 – Jun 2022) NSIA Insurance Ltd, Lagos Launched NSIA Insurance Online Shop; developed NSIA Mobile App; revamped marine and group life platforms; boosted online insurance sales by 35%.
Lead Software Engineer (Mar 2017 – Dec 2019) Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), Nigeria Built PALMP loan management portal; streamlined loan application processes; improved transparency and reduced processing time by 20%.
Software Engineer (Dec 2015 – Feb 2017) LawPavilion, Lagos Enhanced case management systems for banks; developed AI-driven predictive analytics tools; migrated legacy systems to secure cloud infrastructure.

EDUCATION

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration & Management – Miva Open University (2024 – 2025, ongoing)
  • B.Tech. Computer Science – Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (2009 – 2014)

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Distributed Systems Design Fundamentals
  • Microservices Architecture & Implementation on .NET 5
  • ASP.NET Core: Building a GraphQL API
  • Microservices Observability, Resilience, Monitoring on .NET
  • Contingency Planning and Disaster Recovery

HONORS & AWARDS

  • Best Innovation Award
  • Global Tech Hero Award

PUBLICATIONS

  • The Role of Government Policy in Shaping the Future of Financial Technology in Nigeria
  • Engineering the Future: How Secure and Resilient Architectures Are Shaping FinTech and Insurance Tech
  • The Role of FinTech in Enhancing Financial Inclusion in Rural Nigeria

KEY SKILLS

  • Payment Gateways & Multi-Provider Integrations
  • Backend Development: C#, .NET, Node.js, GraphQL
  • Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes
  • Microservices Architecture & Distributed Systems
  • Leadership, Mentorship & Agile Collaboration

Babatunde Esanju has built a career that reflects technical innovation, strategic leadership, and community impact. From his groundbreaking work in FinTech and InsurTech to his contributions in healthcare technology and the developer ecosystem, he continues to create solutions that drive meaningful change.

With a focus on building resilient systems and empowering teams, Babatunde is shaping not only the future of software engineering but also the broader technological landscape—bridging industries and communities through innovation, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing.

LinkedIn Profile URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esanju-babatunde/