INNOCENTIA MASHABA
Johannesburg
Summary
Results-driven Software Developer experienced in developing, testing, and supporting enterprise applications within the financial services industry. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and collaborative skills, with a focus on delivering reliable solutions that meet business needs and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Developer Intern
JSE
Johannesburg
01.2024 - Current
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise integration solutions using C# and .NET, supporting business-critical systems within a live financial services environment.
- Develop message-based integrations using IBM MQ, MSMQ, and BizTalk, managing data flow from source systems through transformation and field mapping to target systems.
- Build and support REST API integrations to transform, validate, and deliver data between internal and external systems, ensuring accurate and reliable data exchange.
- Develop and maintain Azure Logic Apps and Azure Functions to automate manual file-transfer processes and trigger API-based workflows for data transformation and delivery.
- Monitor integration services, APIs, batch processes, and messaging pipelines to identify processing failures, delivery issues, and service interruptions, ensuring end-to-end flow functionality.
- Use SQL Server to investigate data discrepancies, validate message and transaction data, and support troubleshooting across source and target systems.
- Perform root cause analysis on production incidents, resolving integration issues and implementing improvements to minimise recurring failures and downtime.
- Develop Power BI dashboards using DAX and Power Query to provide visibility into operational KPIs and integration performance.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver reliable, production-ready solutions.
Education
Data & Digital Academy Programme
JSE Data & Digital Academy
01.2025 - 10.2026
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Informatics
University of Johannesburg
Soft Skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Continuous learning and self-development
- Time management and prioritisation
- Accountability and reliability
Hard Skills
- Integration & Messaging: BizTalk Server, IBM MQ, MSMQ, RESTful APIs, XML, XML Schema (XSD), JSON, Postman/API Testing, API troubleshooting, Message Processing & Monitoring
- Cloud & Azure: Microsoft Azure, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Workflow Automation, Cloud Integration
- Programming: C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core MVC, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), LINQ, Exception Handling, Asynchronous Programming
- Databases: Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Stored Procedures, Data Validation, Data virtualisation, Denodo, VQL
- Reporting & Analytics: Power BI, DAX, Power Query, Dashboard Development, KPI Reporting, Data Visualization
- DevOps & Tools: Azure DevOps, Git, Visual Studio, Debugging, Source Control, CI/CD Pipelines, Agile/Scrum
Timeline
Data & Digital Academy Programme
JSE Data & Digital Academy
01.2025 - 10.2026
Software Developer Intern
JSE
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Informatics
University of Johannesburg