Nigerian software engineer Mofe Ejegi has marked a significant milestone in his career, celebrating a decade of contributing to Africa’s growing technology ecosystem.

Known for his work in mobile engineering and fintech, Ejegi reflected on ten years of professional experience in software development, from self-taught beginnings to building platforms used across multiple countries.

Originally trained as a civil engineer, Ejegi began teaching himself to code while still at university, eventually transitioning into mobile software development.

“I knew I didn’t want to end up in construction,” he said in a statement to The PUNCH on Monday. “So, I started teaching myself how to code, using whatever resources I could find online.”

That decision proved pivotal. Over the years, Ejegi has held engineering roles at fintech companies including Branch International and Yassir, where he helped develop mobile applications powering digital banking and payment services across Africa.

He currently serves as a senior Android engineer at Banque Misr, one of the oldest and largest banks in the Middle East and North Africa region.

His work focuses on designing secure and scalable mobile banking systems, with a strong emphasis on user experience and backend performance.

“If an app is fast but not intuitive, people won’t trust it. And if it’s beautiful but fails under load, it’s just a pretty face,” Ejegi explained.

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Ejegi is an active member of the developer community. He contributes to open-source projects, mentors young engineers, and participates in conversations on emerging technologies, particularly Kotlin and cross-platform development.

His technical writing has been featured on platforms like The New Stack and Andela’s blog, where he breaks down complex engineering topics for wider audiences.

Reflecting on a decade in the field, Ejegi said the journey has been defined by continuous learning and adapting to change.

“Technology changes so fast; you have to keep evolving. “Right now, I’m really interested in how we can build tools that work seamlessly across platforms without duplicating effort,” he said.

While the milestone offered a moment to reflect, Ejegi said his focus remains forward-looking. “There’s still so much to build,” he said.

Ejegi’s story adds to the growing list of Nigerian tech talents shaping financial innovation and digital infrastructure on the continent and beyond.