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11 Years experience

Software Engineer

11 Years experience

Senior Software Engineer with 11+ years of experience designing and building scalable backend systems, distributed applications, and cloud-native platforms across fintech, eCommerce, messaging, and digital services. Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Python, and modern microservices architecture, with a passion for clean system design, event-driven architectures, and high-performance backend engineering. Experienced in leading technical teams, mentoring developers, and delivering reliable, production-grade software from architecture through deployment. Actively integrating AI capabilities into enterprise applications using LLMs, embeddings, and retrieval systems.

Work Details

Location

Greater Tzaneen, South Africa

Mobility

  • Greater Tzaneen, South Africa
  • Globally Remote

Availability

Immediately

Languages

Experience

WyzePal – Senior Software Engineer

Tech Stack

  • Java, Python, Spring Boot

Key Skills & Tools

Languages & Frameworks

  • Dart, FastAPI, Flutter, Java, Python, Spring Boot, Spring Framework

Testing & Quality

  • CI/CD Pipilines, Debugging & Troubleshooting, Performance Optimisation

Platform & Integration

  • Authentication & Authorization, Docker, Event-Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Microservices, REST APIs

DevOps & Cloud

  • Authentication & Authorization, Docker, Event-Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Microservices, REST APIs

Observability & Analytics

  • Backend Architecture, Distributed Systems, MongoDB, Performance Optimisation, PostgreSQL, Redis

Automation & AI

  • AI-powered tools (pricing, lead management, logistics scheduling), Embeddings, GitHub Copilot, LLMs, Pinecone, Retrieval-Augmented Systems (RAG), Weaviate

Delivery & Collaboration

  • Agile, CI/CD, Code Reviews, Cross-functional team enablement, Git, Mentoring, Stakeholder Engagement

Additional Tools & Technologies

  • Bagisto, Git, HLS Streaming, JSON, Linux, Ubuntu

Project Highlights

Enterprise eCommerce Platform

WyzePal (2014 – Present) Designed and developed a scalable microservices-based eCommerce platform using Java Spring Boot and Python. Built backend services, REST APIs, event-driven communication, and third-party integrations to support a high-performance, cloud-ready architecture.

Real-Time Messaging Platform

WyzePal (2014 – Present) Architected a secure, distributed messaging platform inspired by WhatsApp and Signal. Designed service boundaries, real-time communication, authentication, message persistence, and scalable event-driven messaging to support high availability and future growth.

Mobile Commerce Application

WyzePal (2014 – Present) Developed Flutter-based mobile commerce applications integrated with Bagisto backend services. Enhanced checkout workflows, payment processing, API integrations, and application performance to deliver a reliable and responsive user experience.

AI-Powered Backend Solutions

Multiple Projects (2023 – Present) Integrated large language models, embeddings, and vector databases into backend applications. Designed AI-enabled services using LLM APIs, Pinecone, and Weaviate to deliver intelligent features while maintaining scalable, low-latency system performance.

Professional Experience

WyzePal – Senior Software Engineer

11+ Years

Technologies:

  • Authentication & Authorization, Docker, Event-Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Microservices, REST APIs
  • Designed and developed scalable backend systems for fintech, eCommerce, streaming, and digital platforms.
  • Built microservices, REST APIs, and distributed applications using Java Spring Boot and Python.
  • Designed event-driven architectures to improve scalability, resilience, and system performance.
  • Developed Flutter mobile applications integrated with enterprise backend services.
  • Led solution design discussions and collaborated with stakeholders to deliver secure, production-ready software.
  • Mentored developers and promoted engineering best practices through code reviews and technical guidance.
  • Maintained CI/CD pipelines and supported cloud-native deployments.

Key Outcomes:

  • Delivered scalable backend platforms supporting high-performance business applications.
  • Improved platform scalability through microservices and event-driven architecture.
  • Enhanced application reliability through clean architecture and engineering best practices.
  • Successfully delivered end-to-end software solutions from architecture through production deployment.
  • Strengthened development capability through mentoring and technical leadership.

Freelance Software Developer

4 Years

Technologies:

  • Authentication & Authorization, Docker, Event-Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Microservices, REST APIs
  • Designed and developed backend applications and automation solutions for multiple clients.
  • Gathered requirements and delivered full software solutions from design through deployment.
  • Built cloud-hosted applications and integrated third-party services, including payment platforms.
  • Managed Linux-based deployments and maintained production environments.
  • Delivered scalable backend systems focused on reliability and maintainability.

Key Outcomes:

  • Delivered custom backend solutions across diverse client engagements.
  • Improved operational efficiency through automation and cloud technologies.
  • Built secure, maintainable applications tailored to client requirements.
  • Successfully managed projects independently from solution design to production support.

Education & Certifications

Education

  • BSc Applied Mathematics & Computer Science | University of South Africa (In Progress)
  • BSc Engineering (Metallurgy & Materials Science) | University of the Witwatersrand (2013)

Work Details

Location

Greater Tzaneen, South Africa

Mobility

  • Greater Tzaneen, South Africa
  • Globally Remote

Availability

Immediately

Languages

Experience

WyzePal – Senior Software Engineer
11+ Years
Freelance Software Developer
4 Years

Tech Stack

  • Java, Python, Spring Boot

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