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Education
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KOKETSO MALOPE

KOKETSO MALOPE

Software Engineer
Cosmo City,Gauteng
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama

Summary

Results-driven Java Software Engineer with 5 years of experience in creating high-quality code for complex systems. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement agile practices and deliver top-notch back-end and front-end components. Proven ability to rectify defects and enhance system performance, resulting in a seamless user experience and a significant reduction in customer support issues. Adept at managing test environments, conducting daily code reviews, and ensuring swift resolution of production/live site issues. With a BSc in Information Technology and a strong foundation in Java, Python, and JavaScript, I am well-equipped to excel as a Software Engineer, bringing a detail-oriented and organized approach to project management and a commitment to meeting team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Java Developer

FNB
Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa
09.2024 - Current
  • Reviewed code and debugged errors to improve application stability and ensure correct application functionality according to Business requirements.
  • Worked on integration of Java-based applications with databases, APIs, and other systems.
  • Developed user-friendly interfaces for web applications, improving user experience and satisfaction.
  • Reduced software bugs by conducting thorough unit testing and collaborating with QA teams.
  • Contributed to the successful completion of projects by meeting tight deadlines and delivering high-quality code.

Java Software Engineer

Vitality Life Insurance
Sandton, Gauteng
07.2022 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement agile practices, delivering high-quality code for both back-end and front-end components of the Vitality Life Adviser Hub system, resulting in accelerated development timelines and improved overall system performance.
  • Help manage the two test environments by ensuring that all services are accessible, as well as building and deploying the latest code
  • Conduct daily code reviews and provide feedback for fellow developers
  • Rectified 15+ defects within the Vitality Life Adviser Hub system, ensuring seamless user experience and reducing customer support issues by 50%.
  • Attended daily stand-ups and utilized effective personal and communication skills to collaborate with other software engineers, test engineers and business analysts in the team to ensure production releases every 4 or 5 weeks.

Junior Java Developer

Vitality Life Insurance
Sandton, Gauteng
02.2019 - 06.2022
  • Worked with 6 software developers to design, develop, and maintain the Vitality Life Adviser Hub system.
  • Took part in translating business requirements into effective and efficient code, contributing to a 7% increase in project completion rate.
  • Wrote efficient Java code for Adviser Hub and Vitality Life member zone app resulting in a 20% reduction in bugs and errors.
  • I provided critical support for the production/live site ensuring at least 90% customer satisfaction and swift resolution of issues improving end user's experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

North West Universtity, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
02.2014 - 11.2018

High School Diploma -

Bushbuckridge Secondary School, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
01.2009 - 12.2013

Skills

Testing and maintenance

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Accomplishments

  • Participation at the Graduate Hackerthon - Discovery GradHack 2018
  • Certification - Learning Java - LinkedIn
  • Oscar Award for Rockstar Rockie of the year - Vitality Life Tech Tribe awards 2020.
  • Customer, customer, customer Experience - Vitality Life Tech Tribe awards 2022.

Projects

  • My Online Profile - Angular, typescript, html, bootstrap

References

Will be made available upon request

Interests

Gospel Piano

Swimming

Bass Guitar Jazz Jam Session

Computer Gaming

Charity

Technology

Timeline

Java Developer - FNB
09.2024 - Current
Java Software Engineer - Vitality Life Insurance
07.2022 - 08.2024
Junior Java Developer - Vitality Life Insurance
02.2019 - 06.2022
North West Universtity - Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
02.2014 - 11.2018
Bushbuckridge Secondary School - High School Diploma,
01.2009 - 12.2013
KOKETSO MALOPESoftware Engineer