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Junior Software Engineer

Harare, Zimbabwe 2+ yrs exp 85 · Excellent

About

Detail-oriented Junior Software Engineer with 2 years of experience launching production systems across diverse domains like billing, e-commerce, and property rentals. Proven ability to develop robust solutions using Java, Ruby, PHP, and MySQL, reducing billing disruptions by 30% and eliminating manual reconciliation errors. Eager to contribute to Bizoforce Inc. by leveraging strong problem-solving skills and a fast-learning aptitude for modern technologies in a remote, collaborative environment.

Skills & Expertise (18)

VS Code Advanced

8.0/10

Years Exp

HTML Advanced

8.0/10

Years Exp

CSS Advanced

8.0/10

Years Exp

Git Intermediate

7.5/10

Years Exp

JavaScript Intermediate

7.5/10

Years Exp

MySql Intermediate

7.5/10

Years Exp

Php Intermediate

7.0/10

Years Exp

REST APIs Intermediate

7.0/10

Years Exp

Firebase Intermediate

7.0/10

Years Exp

Laravel Intermediate

7.0/10

Years Exp

Java Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

Android Intermediate

6.0/10

Years Exp

Gitlab Intermediate

6.0/10

Years Exp

Android Studio Intermediate

6.0/10

Years Exp

Ruby Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

SQLite Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

C++ Beginner

4.0/10

0.5

Years Exp

Clear technical communication

Work Experience

Software Engineer (Web & Systems)

Netlarks Technologies

Jan 2026 - Present

Designed and deployed responsive corporate websites for SME clients, leveraging HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and Laravel, consistently meeting tight deadlines and ensuring high client satisfaction. Architected internal business systems for inventory, records management, and reporting, translating client requirements into normalized MySQL schemas and efficient PHP back-ends. Participated actively in a small Agile team, contributing to requirements gathering with clients, utilizing Git for version control, and managing structured release cycles within shared hosting environments. Provided continuous system administration and database maintenance for deployed client solutions, guaranteeing optimal uptime and data integrity.

Junior Software Engineer

Dapsoft Solutions

Aug 2024 - Present

Launched five production systems across billing, fuel attendance, property rentals, and e-commerce, encompassing feature development from database design through to deployment. Engineered a robust Billing & Licensing System utilizing Java/Ruby and encrypted local storage, achieving an approximate 30% reduction in client billing disruptions and a 20% decrease in support inquiries. Developed a real-time Fuel Attendance System to meticulously track pump transactions and attendant shifts, effectively eliminating manual reconciliation errors at fuel stations. Delivered a comprehensive Property Rentals Management System designed for landlords and agents, facilitating tenant onboarding, rent invoicing, lease tracking, and arrears reporting. Constructed an E-Commerce platform with PHP/Laravel and MySQL, featuring a product catalog, shopping cart, secure checkout, and an administrative dashboard for stock and order management. Integrated Firebase authentication and real-time database into mobile products, resulting in an approximate 25% reduction in authentication response time.