Sabelo Miya
Software Developer
Durban
Summary
Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience delivering scalable FinTech solutions using React, TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS. Strong background in Agile delivery, CI/CD pipelines, clean code principles, and full SDLC ownership. Experienced in mentoring junior developers, leading code reviews, and building secure, high-performance applications.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermediate Fullstack Developer
Intellergy (FinTech)
Midrand
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Designed and developed scalable applications using React, TypeScript, Node.js and developed serverless back-end services using AWS Lambda and DynamoDB.
- Contributed to architectural decisions ensuring scalability and long-term maintainability.
- Increased system reliability through structured unit testing and quality assurance practices.
- Owned full SDLC lifecycle including requirements analysis, development, unit testing, CI/CD pipeline configuration, and AWS deployment.
- Implemented secure authentication and authorization using AWS Cognito and serverless services using AWS Lambda.
- Conducted structured code reviews and mentored junior developers.
- Actively participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies (Sprint planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospective).
- Ensured high code quality through peer code reviews, Pull Request standards and Git branching strategies.
Junior Software Engineer
Rewardsco (FinTech)
Umhlanga
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Built and maintained customer-facing platforms using React, Angular and TypeScript.
- Integrated backend APIs and managed PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases.
- Participated in full development lifecycle including planning development, testing and deployment.
- Contributed to secure system integrations and role-based access controls.
- Collaborated closely with product owners, designers and QA within Agile teams.
- Maintained clean and maintainable code aligned with engineering standards.
Junior Software Developer
eSoftware Solutions
Pretoria
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Developed enterprise applications using Laravel, ASP.NET, Angular and maintained/supported cakePHP.
- Contributed to system architecture and API integrations.
- Participated in Agile ceremonies and collaborative delivery processes.
- Maintained high code quality and documentation standards.
Software / Web Developer Intern
Layby Cafe (FinTech)
Rivonia
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Developed consumer and merchant dashboards.
- Contributed in payment gateway developments and integrations.
- Built responsive web interfaces using AngularJS and JavaScript.
- Assisted in backend integrations for secure processing.
Education
National Diploma - Information Technology
Durban University of Technology
Durban05-2017
Skills
Frontend: Reactjs, TypeScript, Nextjs, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, Angular
Backend: Nodejs, REST APIs, GraphQL, PHP (Laravel), ASPNET, C#
Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, Cognito, DynamoDB, S3, EC2, IAM), CI/CD, GitHub
Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB
Practices: Agile Scrum, Code Reviews, Unit Testing, Clean Code, Technical Documentation
Timeline
Intermediate Fullstack Developer
Intellergy (FinTech)
10.2024 - 10.2025
Junior Software Engineer
Rewardsco (FinTech)
08.2021 - 02.2024
Junior Software Developer
eSoftware Solutions
08.2019 - 07.2021
Software / Web Developer Intern
Layby Cafe (FinTech)
10.2017 - 11.2018
National Diploma - Information Technology
Durban University of Technology