Basil Masipa
Johannesburg
Summary
Software engineering professional with solid expertise in full-stack development, agile methodologies, and code optimisation. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities in creating scalable software solutions and improving system performance. Excels in collaborative environments, contributing to project success through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Supergroup IT Services
Sandton, South Africa
11.2023 - Current
- Built apps using Kubernetes and Docker to automatically deploy portable and self-sufficient app containers.
- Utilised Spring Boot Framework to build muti tenant application to support business within the group for the development of scalable enterprise applications, enhancing business operations.
- Validated systems to assess needed improvements and recommend options for closing gaps and enhancing functionality.
- Prepared and updated system specifications to support developers.
- Synthesised large datasets from tracking integration such as telematics and ICAM into actionable insights, elevating decision-making.
Senior Software Engineer (Consultant)
ITQ Business Solutions
Johannesburg
09.2022 - Current
- Weblogic, OSB, SOA, Springboot, Spring batch, Oracle DB, Docker
- Contracted to Wesbank via ITQ Business Solutions
- Working on integration services between FirstRand and Wesbank Applications
- Migrating old OSB pipelines to java business rules applications
- Integrating internal services to OSB proxy services.
- Building Batch solutions for business.
Lead Product Engineer
ABSA Payments
Johannesburg
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Key Tech Stack: Kubernetes (Rancher), Springboot, Springbatch, Docker, Maven, IBMMQ
- Responsible for the delivery of the DebiCheck Mandates solution, by way of code that addresses the stated requirement and adheres to structural and performance standards.
- Ensure products/projects are compliant as required and remain relevant.
- Contributed to all phases of the development lifecycle, from design to writing and developing.
- Specified application objectives and functionality after reviewing specifications.
- Tested software throughout development, identifying and removing errors for stable and reliable software products.
- Conducted in-depth assessments of Java infrastructure to determine and recommend changes needed to improve design and performance.
Java Team Lead
Supergroup IT Services
Sandton
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Tech: DockerSwarm (Portainer), Springboot, Spring batch, SQL Server, Liquibase, Firebase, Ionic, CouchDB, MongoDB, RabbitMQ
- Develop new applications based on client specification using microservice technology
- Trained and supervised team to deliver on targets.
- Verified that teams carried out tasks in compliance with company regulations.
- Development of a Multi tenant gateway application with 10+ microservices
- Maintanance of DevOps process including CI/CD pipelines
Senior Java Developer
FNB Homeloans
Fairland
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Key Tech: Jboss, Bamboo, Springboot, Postgres, JSF
- Working on bankwide attorney intergration gateway
- Development and maintaining of Document Generation
- Service
- Enhancement of Integrated Homeloan Cancellation solution
Senior Java Developer
ABSA ID&V
Johannesburg
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Key Tech: Jboss, Bamboo, Springboot, Postgres, JSF
- Worked in Identification and Verification team
- Core responsibility was to develop and maintain a centralized Biometric Manager which handled Verification of Voice and Finger Biometrics
Mobile Application Developer
Contactable
Sandton
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Tech: Android, MSSQL, Windows Mobile 8.1
- Development of a Fully digital identities created using a customer's smartphone or tablet
- Working directly with developers and product managers to conceptualise, build, test and realise products
- Created APIs to grow and maintain mobile app platform and provide accessibility for different applications.
- Coordinated with back-end developers, designers, and team to produce high quality solutions.
Software Developer
Smollan Group
Maryvale
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Tech: Android, Blackberry
- Provide support for field users using the application to capture data offline and synch to the server periodically
- Designing custom GUI for field marketers to deploy to mobile applications
- Extracting a variety of data dumps for clients to use on various BI systems, RIS/MIGRATE and custom reporting tools
- Implementing changes or customization required for the blackberry platform of the Composa Mobile Application
- Optimization of functionality on the Android Application
Mobile Software Developer
True Mobile Solutions
Sandton
08.2011 - 01.2013
- Tech: Android, LWUIT, MySQL
- Developing and redesigning existing mobile application with cross platform framework Codename one (LWUIT predecessors)
- Designed new features and functionality to create better user experience and complement application.
- Designed prototype applications.
Software Developer
Dariunhouse Consultants
Pretoria
04.2009 - 07.2011
- Tech: PHP, Java, MySQL
- Conducting business analysis and business process modeling for clients/potential clients according to the organization's development methodologies
- Development client/server applications PHP, JAVA,
- Designing and developing prototype systems for government tendering
Education
Diploma in IT - Information and Communitation Technology
PC Training And Business College
Pretoria, GP01-2009
Skills
- Spring MVC, Springboot, Spring Batch, Apache Camel
- JDBC, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate, MYSQL, Postgres, Oracle, SQL Server
- Docker, Maven, Kubernetes, DevOps
- Firebase, MongoDB, Elastic
- REST, SOAP
- Jenkins, Atlassian Stack
- RabbitMQ, IBMMQ
References
REFERENCES :
- Mr Benedict Pabazhira (Lead Software Engineer - Supergroup)
+27 73 151 0003
- Abel Mapharisa (Lead Product Engineer - Absa)
+27 82 572 2168
- Zakhele Ndaba (Technical Lead - FNB)
+27 84 423 4692
Interests
Sound Engineering, Soccer, Community Service
Timeline
Software Engineer
Supergroup IT Services
11.2023 - Current
Senior Software Engineer (Consultant)
ITQ Business Solutions
09.2022 - Current
Lead Product Engineer
ABSA Payments
01.2021 - 08.2022
Java Team Lead
Supergroup IT Services
11.2018 - 12.2020
Senior Java Developer
FNB Homeloans
08.2017 - 10.2018
Senior Java Developer
ABSA ID&V
09.2015 - 07.2017
Mobile Application Developer
Contactable
05.2014 - 08.2015
Software Developer
Smollan Group
03.2013 - 05.2014
Mobile Software Developer
True Mobile Solutions
08.2011 - 01.2013
Software Developer
Dariunhouse Consultants
04.2009 - 07.2011
Diploma in IT - Information and Communitation Technology
PC Training And Business College