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Bakani Pilime

@bakanipilime

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Versatile software engineer with a strong foundation in backend development

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

Looking for a challenging role that leverages my technical expertise and leadership skills to drive innovation and growth in a dynamic and forward-thinking organization.

I am a seasoned software engineer with a strong foundation in backend development and a growing expertise in full-stack engineering. With a proven track record of leading and growing development teams, I have successfully developed and maintained backend systems for various platforms in both monolithic and distributed systems architectures.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to drive technical execution, foster professional growth, and ensure adherence to development best practices. My expertise in designing and implementing robust backend systems has enabled me to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of diverse clients.

I am passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in the industry, and I am committed to continuously improving my skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

Current

Baobab Circle

Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Led and mentored a development team, driving technical execution and fostering professional growth. Conducted daily scrums, performed code reviews, and ensured adherence to development best practices. Architected and implemented a call routing system, transforming the consultation service into a SaaS product, generating new revenue streams for the business.

Java Spring Nginx RabbitMQ Docker

Full-stack Software Developer

Boom

Jul 2022 - Dec 2022 (5 months)

Designed and developed APIs to support core platform functionalities, specifically a robust fee calculation and management system. Also updated old tests to re-introduce automated deployments to different environments with confidence.

Docker Blockchain

Software Development Consultant

Shumba Money

Jul 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 5 months)

Successfully integrated with multiple partner systems and adhered to stringent regulatory compliance standards for domestic and international remittances.

APIs Regulatory Compliance

Full-stack Software Developer

Entry Finance

Sep 2021 - Jul 2022 (10 months)

Designed and implemented a credit risk assessment algorithm to determine a user’s creditworthiness. Developed and deployed a user-friendly frontend based on Figma designs.

Docker Figma