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Afika Mabutyana

Java Developer
Johannesburg

Summary

I am a certified Java Developer with good analytical and technical skills. I am capable if designing, developing and integrating applications which are not only robust but reusable which will improve efficiency of any organization information systems. I have development background in various industries including Financial Services, Insurance and Retail. I would like to further my personal and professional career by exploring opportunities that are aligned with my goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Technical Team Leader

First National Bank
03.2021 - Current
  • Drove incident management processes, ensuring prompt resolution of production issues while minimizing impact on business operations.
  • Mentored junior team members with technical guidance and professional development support.
  • Coordinated release activities, managing deployment schedules while mitigating risks associated with change management procedures.
  • Led successful system migrations with minimal downtime, coordinating efforts across multiple teams for seamless execution.
  • Optimized software performance by leading thorough testing and debugging efforts.

Java Developer

Discovery
05.2019 - 02.2021
  • Reviewed code and debugged errors to improve performance.
  • Ensured seamless integration of Java-based applications with databases, APIs, and other systems.
  • Reduced software bugs by conducting thorough unit testing and collaborating with QA teams.
  • Streamlined development processes by employing Agile methodologies and participating in Scrum meetings.


Java Developer

First National Bank
06.2017 - 05.2019
  • Troubleshot complex issues within existing software applications, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
  • Contributed to the successful completion of projects by meeting tight deadlines and delivering high-quality code.
  • Reduced errors and deployment times with automated build processes.
  • Enhanced application performance by optimizing Java code and implementing efficient algorithms.


Software Engineering Associate

Accenture
03.2014 - 05.2017
  • Developed user-friendly applications for various clients, leading to improved customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Provided technical support for end-users, resolving issues promptly and effectively enhancing user experience.
  • Conducted thorough unit testing and debugging of software components, ensuring the delivery of reliable and robust products.
  • Successfully integrated third-party APIs into existing systems, expanding functionality and improving overall system capabilities.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions within tight deadlines.

Education

ND: IT - Business Applications - Software Engineering

Walter Sisulu Univesity
East London, South Africa
05-2011

Skills

Web application development

Technical architecture

Software development

API development

Performance optimization

System design

DevOps principles

Git and SVN

Gradle, Maven and Ant

Spring framework

Microservices

Certification

Java Certification

Timeline

TOGAF Certification

03-2025

Technical Team Leader

First National Bank
03.2021 - Current

Java Developer

Discovery
05.2019 - 02.2021

Java Developer

First National Bank
06.2017 - 05.2019

Java Certification

08-2014

Software Engineering Associate

Accenture
03.2014 - 05.2017

ND: IT - Business Applications - Software Engineering

Walter Sisulu Univesity
Afika MabutyanaJava Developer