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Elshama Mokoena

@elshamamokoena

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Entry-level software engineer skilled in C#, .Net Core, API development and cloud deployment.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for an entry-level software engineering role on a collaborative team where I can apply .NET and cloud skills, learn from experienced engineers, and work on real-world, well-architected projects.

I am a novice software engineer with formal training in Computer Science, focused on building cloud-enabled web applications and APIs. I bring documented development experience across personal and client projects hosted on GitHub and demonstrated through real-world deployments.

My technical strengths include C#, .Net Core, Blazor, React, API design (Swagger/Swashbuckle), OAuth2/OpenID Connect, and working knowledge of Azure and AWS. I have implemented clean architecture and Vertical Slice Architecture with CQRS and Mediator patterns in production-like projects.

I have delivered client-facing projects including a hosted company website on AWS with email integration and a conference room booking system using Microsoft EntraID, Entity Framework Core, and Azure Storage. I communicate effectively, work well in teams, and adapt quickly to new environments and technologies.

I am seeking an entry-level role where I can continue to learn, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow within a collaborative engineering team that values best practices, clean architecture, and cloud-native development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Software Developer (Project)

Gaolos Food Delivery

Designed and implemented a food ordering system for a local vendor featuring browsing, cart/checkout, order tracking and custom email receipts, following clean architecture and integrating a custom email service.

C++.NET Core API Development Email Integration JavaScript SQL Deployment

Junior Software Engineer

Terra Extract Mining & Logistics

Developed and deployed a client-facing informational website on AWS Elastic Beanstalk with load balancing and HTTPS, integrated Mailtrap C# email APIs and Route53 DNS; managed hosting environments and maintained client communication throughout delivery.

C++.NET Core AWS Elastic Beanstalk Route 53 Mailtrap HTML CSS SSL Deployment Client Communication

Software Engineer (Final Year Project)

University of Johannesburg

Built a cloud-enabled Conference Room Booking System with a .NET Core backend and Blazor frontend, implemented Microsoft EntraID for roles, EF Core for data access, Azure Storage for assets, and applied clean architecture principles.

C++.NET Core Blazor Azure Storage API Development