VHUTHUHAWE SIKHAULI
Software Fullstack Developer
Centurion
Summary
Full Stack Engineer developing scalable REST APIs, responsive interfaces with React, Vue, Node, NextJS, NestJS and Django, and cloud-backed features with SQL and NOSQL and AWS S3. Delivers clean application architecture, database optimization, and integrated front-end and back-end workflows for business systems. CI/CD, Docker, database optimization, and client planning. Guides code reviews. Supports testing, debugging, and iterative improvements that keep releases stable.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Developer
Clicit Digital
Centurion
02.2025 - Current
- Lead Software Developer specializing in secure, scalable full-stack solutions (React, Vue, Node, Django, OS). Core strengths: security (RBAC, OWASP), Agile client planning, database optimization, CI/CD, cross-platform development, and technical team leadership.
- Led development of a mobile and web delivery request system with real-time order tracking, step-by-step delivery notifications, and full admin inclusion in the process flow.
- Led seamless project deployments using modern DevOps practices.
- Built a comprehensive enterprise management system covering team management, file management, learner management, timesheet tracking, payroll processing, and test management.
- Developed an estate management platform focused on safety and rapid incident reporting for residents and security teams.
- Catered to clients' plans for application and provided developer insight on suggestions.
- Catered to clients plans for application and provided developer insight on suggestions.
- Participated in code reviews, provided constructive feedback, and mentored intern developers.
- Participated in code reviews, provided constructive feedback, and mentored intern developers.
- Managed team of 3 junior engineers on projects in Frontend and also backend API design.
Fullstack Developer
EPF Artificial Inteligent Campus
Sandton Illovo
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Integrated AWS S3 for efficient cloud storage, enhancing scalability and reliability.
- Designed intuitive graphical user interfaces, leveraging knowledge of serial communications and database design to improve user interaction.
- Designed intuitive graphical user interfaces using knowledge of serial communications and database design.
- Collaborated with clients on application plans, providing actionable developer insights and suggestions.
- Led seamless project deployments using modern DevOps practices.
- Participated in code reviews, provided constructive feedback, and mentored intern developers.
- Developed end-to-end web applications using JavaScript, Node.js, and React to enhance user experience.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Implemented RESTful APIs and integrated third-party services to improve application functionality.
- Conducted code reviews and provided mentorship to junior developers, fostering team growth and knowledge sharing.
- Led Agile sprint planning sessions and contributed to project timelines, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Fullstack Developer
Tuto Consultant
Midrand
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Developing and deploying dynamic web applications. Adept in both front-end and back-end development, proficiency in JavaScript, React, Node.js, redux, Mongodb, and various database technologies. collaborate effectively with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that meet and exceed business requirements
- Designed and developed web applications to meet client specifications and enhance user experience
- Designed web application and developed them
- Worked closely with client to establish problem specifications and system designs
- Created an application in Javascript and Node.js using VScode from start to finish
- Catered to clients' plans for application and provided developer insight on suggestions
- Assisted senior developers in coding, debugging, and testing applications, contributing to delivery of high-quality products
- Participated in code reviews, provided constructive feedback, and mentored intern developers
Software Engineer Intern
AkiTech Inc
Pretoria
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Software Engineer intern. Adept at working closely with clients and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design system architectures, and deliver high-quality software solutions. Strong problem-solving abilities and writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Studied software engineering principles and practices to enhance technical knowledge
- Assisted experienced software engineers in project tasks, contributing to successful project delivery
- Testing software applications and patches
- Collaborated with team members to design and develop new software features, improving overall functionality
- Implementing updates and changes in software
- Assisting experienced software engineers
- Learning about software engineering
- Experimenting with program design elements
Web/App Developer Trainee
Mlab
Pretoria
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and react front-end frameworks
- Performed effectively in fast-paced environments, adapting skills as needed
- Communicated effectively with team members while managing multiple tasks
- Acquired new knowledge and skills rapidly to meet project demands
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment and up-skill as required
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to multitask effectively
Skills
API development and integration
Version control
CI/CD pipelines
OAuth 20 implementation
Agile sprint planning
Code review & quality standards
Timeline
Lead Developer
Clicit Digital
02.2025 - Current
Fullstack Developer
EPF Artificial Inteligent Campus
09.2024 - 01.2025
Fullstack Developer
Tuto Consultant
06.2023 - 08.2024
Software Engineer Intern
AkiTech Inc
02.2023 - 06.2023
Web/App Developer Trainee
Mlab
05.2022 - 11.2022