Kokeb: Marketplace Ecosystem
Architecting a unified multi-vendor e-commerce and fintech ecosystem for the Ethiopian market. Our engineering effort focused on stabilizing high-concurrency marketplace infrastructure and integrating secure digital payment workflows for small businesses and consumers.
10K+ Active
Users
Go / gRPC Optimization
Tech Stack
Challenge & Scope
Requirements
Navigating fragmented local payment infrastructure in Ethiopia
Ensuring stability during massive traffic spikes from a growing user base
Designing complex multi-vendor inventory synchronization logic
Meeting Ethiopian digital commerce regulatory requirements
Strategic Objectives
Create a stable, high-performance commerce platform for Ethiopian vendors and consumers.
Key Deliverables
Technical Execution
Go/gRPC High-Perf API
Built a robust backend using Go and gRPC to handle thousands of concurrent requests, ensuring a smooth and responsive shopping experience during peak sale events.
Unified Payment Sync
Architected a secure payment layer that bridges local banking APIs with a modern marketplace checkout, enabling trust and digital adoption.
Vendor Store Stabilization
Engineered a scalable multi-tenant vendor system that allows small businesses to manage inventory and sales without impacting global platform stability.
Technical Stack
Backend
Go
gRPC
Frontend
Next.js
TypeScript
Database
PostgreSQL
DevOps
Docker
Kubernetes Ready
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Features & Outcomes
Multi-Vendor Stores
Digital storefronts for thousands of local businesses.
Consumer App
Modern, high-speed shopping experience for the local market.
Admin Orchestration
Complete visibility into platform sales and order tracking.
Client Benefits
Unmatched cost savings compared to in-house local development
Instant access to pre-vetted, high-quality engineering talent
Rapid deployment of features for a fast-moving startup environment
Perfect cultural and timezone alignment with the Ethiopian market
Strategic Outcomes
Stabilized and modernized Ethiopian marketplace infrastructure
Successfully empowered small businesses with accessible digital storefronts
Enabled secure and verified digital payment adoption
Developed a foundation for massive scalability in the local sector
System Interfaces
Project Team
Keber
Lead Architect
Backend Core & gRPC Design
Yared
Full-stack Developer
Marketplace Features & Payment Integration