Africa Freedom Jatakalula
@africafreedomjatakal
Full-stack developer building scalable, queue-driven systems and robust REST APIs.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I’m a full-stack developer with over 4 years of experience in system design, databases, and developing and deploying software solutions. I enjoy turning complex requirements into reliable products through strong problem analysis and clean, scalable architecture.
In my current role at Powertel Communications (Pvt) LTD, I lead the design and development of a scalable SMS Gateway platform. I architect queue-driven systems using RabbitMQ, build RESTful APIs and webhook-based integrations, and take ownership of monitoring production reliability while resolving performance bottlenecks.
Before that, as a Systems Engineer at the National University of Science and Technology, I designed and delivered enterprise-grade web applications using Laravel and Python frameworks. I managed Linux-based production environments, implemented API-driven architectures for system integration, and provided performance optimization and post-deployment support for critical applications.
I also bring hands-on experience across the stack—building an ERP with Django/Flask and React, applying microservices architecture, and strengthening security with authentication and role-based access control (RBAC). I’m motivated by roles where I can contribute to cutting-edge software products with ownership, engineering best practices, and dependable delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer
Powertel Communications (Pvt) Ltd
Oct 2025 - Present (8 months)
Designed and built a scalable, queue-driven SMS Gateway platform handling high-volume, real-time messaging. Implemented RESTful APIs and webhook integrations, optimized MySQL performance, and improved reliability through production monitoring and issue resolution.
Systems Engineer
National University of Science and Technology
Jan 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 9 months)
Delivered enterprise-grade web applications using Laravel and Python frameworks across HRMS and Canteen Management, from design through deployment. Managed Linux production environments with Nginx/Apache, built API-driven architectures, and provided performance monitoring and post-deployment support.
Software Developer
Aewebsites
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)
Helped develop a Management Information System (ERP) using Django/Flask (backend) and React (frontend). Designed RESTful APIs, contributed to a microservices architecture to improve scalability and availability, and implemented authentication with role-based access control.
Junior Software Developer
Powertel Communications (Pvt) Ltd
Jul 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Worked on a Laravel-based web system focused on clean architecture and scalability, contributing to feature development and improvements. Built MySQL database structures, wrote unit tests, supported code reviews with Git-based version control, and participated in Agile planning and stand-ups.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Harare Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology, Information Technology
2019 - 2023
Activities and societies: Notable projects included an SMS Gateway (RabbitMQ async queues, API integrations), an Edurole University ERP (Laravel APIs, RBAC), and an HR Management System (RBAC and workflow automation).
Earned a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from Harare Institute of Technology (2019–2023).
Availability
Location
ZimbabweAuthorized to work in
Portfolio
github.com/JatazJob categories
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